Plovdiv is one of the most interesting and dynamic cities in Bulgaria. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, it is rich with an extensive and ancient history. Tapped as the European Capital of Culture for 2019, now is the time to visit Plovdiv and see everything this fascinating city has… Read More

Like much of Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo is a town with a history that dates back thousands of years. Nestled high in the mountains to the north of the country, it is not a large city but has cemented itself firmly on the backpacker trail as a logical stop when heading into Romania. On top of… Read More

While standing at the bus station upon our arrival in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, a man approached me and gestured to my scuffed, worn boots implying that he wanted to shine them. I smiled politely and shook my head before returning to my conversation with Michael, where we were deliberating how best to get to our hostel…. Read More

Bulgaria was a country that never ceased to impress me, and along with that goes its lovely coast on the Black Sea. There truly is something to suit every beach-going personality; from the tourist-trodden streets and kitschy souvenir shops of Sunny Beach to the winding cobbled roads and sleepy feel of Sozopol to the cosmopolitan… Read More

Bulgaria was a country that had piqued my interest from the beginning of my Eastern European travels. I can be a bit of a dork about ancient civilisations and had heard that the country boasts some of the best preserved Thracian ruins in the world. Combine that with a world-class wine country, a diverse landscape,… Read More