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Planning Ahead

How Much Should I Budget for a Trip to Bulgaria?

Are you planning a trip to Bulgaria and wondering how much you should budget? Bulgaria is known for being an affordable destination, offering travelers a wide range of experiences without breaking the bank.

2026 Bank Holidays in Bulgaria

Planning a trip to Bulgaria in 2026? Use this travel calendar guide with official public holidays, school breaks, and practical tips to avoid peak traffic on roads and at Sofia, Varna, and Burgas airports.

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Don't Miss Destinations

What to Do Around Plovdiv: 12 Hand‑picked Day Trips

Explore top places near Plovdiv — from ancient Thracian sanctuaries and monasteries to mountain villages and scenic drives through the Rhodopes.

PHOTOGRAPHY & LENS

Electricity Outages & Electrical Safety

No power in Bulgaria? Diagnose flat vs grid issues, contact your regional distributor (Electrohold, EVN, Energo-Pro), stay safe around water/electrics, and guard appliances against surges.

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Moments from Bulgarian History

The Boian Culture

The Boian Culture, also known as the Giulesti-Marița Culture, emerged during the Neolithic period, around 4300-3500 BCE.

The Troy

The city of Troy, resonating with the grandeur of the Hellenistic age (330 BC - 85 BC), though not directly linked to modern Bulgaria, casts a wide cultural net across the ancient world, shaping the cultural landscape beyond its immediate boundaries.

The Panagyurishte Treasure

The Panagyurishte Treasure, a remarkable collection of Thracian gold artifacts discovered in 1949, reveals the artistic and cultural prowess of an ancient civilization.

Yamna (Pit Grave) Culture

The Yamna (Pit Grave) culture, spanning from 3300 BCE to 2600 BCE, significantly influenced the early Bronze Age in the Balkans and beyond.

The Karanovo System

Delving into the depths of Southeastern Europe's ancient past, the Karanovo System serves as an archaeological compass, guiding us through the intricate labyrinth of Neolithic and Early Bronze Age cultures.
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Grade 8 IB MYP Ancient Rome test (45 min): MCQ, source analysis, short writing, and group task—plus differentiated answer key and ATL skills.

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