How to Go to the Sofia Opera for an Inexpensive Elegant Night
Whether you love opera or you’ve never been before, the Sofia Opera is an elegant way to spend an evening in the city. And it won’t break the bank! Here’s everything you need to know to plan your night, from how to go to the Sofia Opera, how to get...
7 Magical Things to Do in Sofia At Night
We love spending our evenings in Sofia when the city is all lit up and looking especially charming. For a small city, Sofia has a lot of things going on at night. From exploring Sofia’s cultural side to hitting up fun clubs and bars, there’s plenty of...
Belogradchik Fortress & Rocks: Bulgaria’s Hidden Gem in the North
Bulgaria is a country with so much yet to be discovered by mass tourism, making traveling here a paradise for those seeking the few last remaining hidden gems in Europe. One may not associate the country of Bulgaria with castles (and truly, Romania’s castles...
25 of the Best Pieces of Sofia Street Art & Where to Find Them
When I first visited Sofia in 2016, it didn’t immediately seem like a street art destination. I’d just spent a month in Athens, where street art is literally everywhere, and Sofia appeared far barer. However, there are several street art initiatives and...
How to Visit Buzludzha: Day Trip to Bulgaria’s Communist UFO
I’m obsessed with Buzludzha. Obsessed. I’ve been three times, but I know a fourth trip isn’t too far around the corner. And it is such a cool place that every time I go, my fiance gets excited to go with me (which is not the case, for say, the...
How to Get From Plovdiv to Sofia (By Bus or Train)
Plovdiv is one of my favorite cities in Bulgaria and of course, it features highly on everyone’s must-sees when crafting their Bulgaria itinerary! Since Plovdiv is just two hours from Sofia by bus, it couldn’t be easier to plan a trip from Sofia to Plovdiv...
The 15 Best Bulgarian Beaches: A Guide to the Bulgarian Riviera
Bulgaria has been earning quite the reputation as the perfect European beach destination. The Bulgarian Black Sea coast is beautiful, with rolling waves that are pleasantly warm enough to swim in. Combine that with Bulgaria’s budget-friendly prices, and everyone...
11 Adorable & Instagrammable Places in Plovdiv
The European Capital of Culture for 2019, Plovdiv is making its comeback! It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, with over 6,000 years of settlement. But it’s never really hit its stride with tourism – until now. Plovdiv is one of...