Trying to decide whether to visit Sofia or Plovdiv? While we adore both Bulgarian cities, they are very different! Here are thirteen points to help you decide whether to visit Plovdiv or Sofia on your trip to Bulgaria. Can’t read now? Pin for later! ...
One of the important things a traveler needs to consider when arriving in a new country is the tipping culture of their destination. Regardless of wherever you’re from, remember that you are a guest in their country, and you should adhere to local customs and...
Sunny Beach is a relaxed beach resort town with tons of amenities for foreign tourists. Once you’re here, you can sit back and relax, but planning a trip here can be a bit confusing. There are just so many hotels to choose from! Here are our favorite Sunny Beach...
The tiny resort town of Sveti Vlas on Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast is one of the Bulgarian Riviera’s hidden gems. Popular with British and Russian tourists, the town is, in a word, bougie, with fancy cars and restaurants lining the marina. But just because...
Bansko is Bulgaria’s premier ski resort and the largest ski resort in the Balkans to boot. But beyond its appeal in the winter, Bansko is also a truly year-round destination, with gorgeous hiking in the summer and autumn, a lively culture with plenty of...
Nessebar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled on a peninsula that just out majestically into the Black Sea. Because of the efforts the town has undertaken to protect its historic core, many of the best guest houses and Nessebar hotels are located in Bulgarian...
Planning to visit Bulgaria and want to have some groan-inducing Bulgaria puns up your sleeve? We’ve scoured our brains for the best puns about Bulgaria, and we’re proud to say we rose to the occasion. Here are some so-bad-they’re-good Bulgaria puns...
If you’re dreaming of heading to the Bulgarian Riviera on the Black Sea, you might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of Bulgarian beach towns to choose from. Even though I have personally planned (and executed) three wonderful Bulgarian beach trips, and...
Headed to Sunny Beach? Since most travelers will be arriving either at the Burgas airport, train station, or bus station, you’ll likely need to find your own onward travel from Burgas to Sunny Beach. While you can certainly risk showing up in Burgas and jumping...
Welcome to Sofia Adventures! We're Stephanie and Allison, two American travel bloggers who moved to Bulgaria. We use Sofia as our base to discover our favorite region in the world - the Balkans! We're here to share our knowledge from our past 3+ years of traveling the Balkans and inspire you to plan a trip to this beautiful part of the world.
