One of Eastern Europe's lesser known countries is surprisingly diverse considering its size, from capital Sofia to its mild Black Sea coast (Varna and Sunny Beach are quite the hopping resort) to Alpine mountains. You'll find historic cities, good skiing, and lots more.

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4 of Bulgaria´s lesser known gems

  This small Balkan country of packs an abundance of unforgettable experiences into its 43,000 square miles (111,000 sq. kilometers), from tranquil as well as and lively  coastal towns to breathtaking mountain retreats, tasty cuisine, compelling historical and cultural heritage. It´s also considered one of Europe´s most affordable destinations for visitors and foreigners who choose to live here part- or full-time (for example, very affordable real estate opportunities make Bulgaria the perfect…

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In Bulgaria, Sofia's choice

    Deensel   Before the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, Bulgaria for Westerners was tucked even farther than most behind the old Iron Curtain. Today the differences are truly astonishing to see: a country vibrant with energy – though obviously not without its problems. And its capital Sofia – with a population of 1.2 million, yet fairly accessible (and bargain priced!) for the visitor – is the place where this energy is especially showcased (though it’s often bypassed by visitors who head…

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  • I´m a bit of a UNESCO World Heritage geek, and when the 2025 Intangible Heritage list was announced I was bemused to see Bulgaria on it for - bagpiping! I did not see that coming lol https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/bagpipes-and-bagpipe-playing-in-bulgar...
    Bagpipes and bagpipe playing in Bulgaria: transmission of knowledge and skills - UNESCO Intangible…
    The bagpipe is a traditional wind instrument made of a leather bag connected to a chanter (a pipe with finger holes and a reed), a drone (a pipe that…
  • I enjoy reading articles about travel "discoveries," and noticed that this one included Borovets ski resort https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/dec/13/travel-writers-top-2...
    Our 25 favourite European travel discoveries of 2025
    The most exciting places our writers came across in Europe this year, from untouched islands in Finland to an affordable ski resort in Bulgaria and t…
  • I caught this recently in Travel Noire and I must say, I am intrigued! https://travelnoire.com/bulgaria-affordable-europe-destination
    Why Bulgaria Is The Perfect Choice for Those Seeking A Less Touristic Europe - Travel Noire
  • A nice surprise - good for you, guys! https://www.traveldailynews.com/associations/bulgaria-becomes-prefe...
    Bulgaria becomes Preferred Destination of European Travel Agents and Tour Operators' for 2024 - Tra…
    Stay updated with the latest global travel and hospitality industry insights. Since 1999, TravelDailyNews International brings you comprehensive news…
  • I saw Sunny Beach made the Telegraph recently - and not in a good way: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/worse-venice-surprising-places-over...
    Worse than Venice: The surprising places overrun with tourists
    After a pandemic pause, overtourism is back – with Med beaches already packed and the streets of Europe’s capitals gridlocked with bewildered tour gr…
  • For such a small country, Bulgaria has an amazing wealth of UNESCO World Heritage Sites - currently numbered at ten. It's definitely on my list for 2023! https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/bg
    Bulgaria - UNESCO World Heritage Convention
    Bulgaria - UNESCO World Heritage Convention
  • More word is getting out about travel to Bulgaria (well, maybe except for the Black Sea resorts like Sunny Beach), but slowly. And here's an interesting little post from the alway stiumulating site Medium about a mountain town in the southwest called Bansko and the cool things to do around there: https://starkraving.medium.com/10-daytrips-from-bansko-bulgaria-e33...
    10 Daytrips From Bansko, Bulgaria
    You won’t run out of things to do.
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