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Skiing in Bulgaria 2025-26: Your Ultimate Guide to the Season

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Rayuvtsi’s Bulgarian Stonehenge: Where Memory Meets the Mountains

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Modern Vintage-Style Lens Makers

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Summer and Winter Tires Change

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Your Visit in Bulgaria – A to Z Guide

March 7, 2024

Driving

GuideBG Именик – Imenik – Bulgarian Name Day Finder

May 5, 2026

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Bulgaria Trip Cost Calculator & Planner

Estimate your Bulgaria travel budget with our practical trip cost calculator. Compare destinations, seasonality, accommodation styles, transport choices, and family travel costs across Bulgaria.

Guides

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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The Shumen Fortress from Above

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Chikungunya Virus: What You Need to Know in 2025

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BG-ALERT in Bulgaria: What It Is & How It Works

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Aerial View of the Great Basilica of Pliska

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Beach Cleaning at Dawn on the Black Sea

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Chengene Skele: A Charming Bulgarian Fishing Village from Above

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Architecture

Bulgaria’s National Assembly Building

Discover Bulgaria’s National Assembly Building in Sofia, its origins in 1884, neo-Renaissance design, yellow cobblestone setting, and place in Bulgarian history.

St. Sophia Church in Nessebar: The Stone Heart of the Ancient City

Durankulak: Showcasing the Rich History of Bulgaria

Krushuna Waterfalls

Kapinovski Monastery: A Hidden Sanctuary in Bulgaria’s Forested Heart

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Aerial View of Ognyanovo Dam

June 28, 2024

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Burgas Saltworks

April 28, 2023

Lenses

Elicar 28mm f/2.8

October 10, 2025

FAQ About Bulgaria

FAQs

Is Bulgaria Safe for Traveling with Kids?

For families considering a trip to Bulgaria, the good news is that Bulgaria is generally a safe and welcoming destination for travelers with kids.

How do I get my car repaired in Bulgaria?

Bike Safety Tips

Bulgaria’s 2026 Euro Switch: A Traveler’s Guide to the Currency Changeover

How can I find vegetarian or vegan options in Bulgarian restaurants?

Weather

Sofia

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Nature

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Bulgarian Islands

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St. Toma (St. Thomas) Island, Bulgaria: the Black Sea’s tiny “Snake Island”

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Hristovski Waterfall: Bulgaria’s Hidden Cascade of Stillness and Song

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Todorka Peak: The Triple-Headed Queen of Pirin, Bulgaria

Moments from Bulgarian History

Bulgaria Under Communist Rule

1944 - 1989

Explore Bulgaria's transformation during its communist era, marked by rapid industrialization, political repression, and deep ties with the Soviet Union.

Bulgarian History Timeline

Explore Bulgaria's history through this timeline. From ancient Thracians to the present, see how each period shaped Bulgaria.

Cernavoda Culture

3700 BC - 3500 BC

Discover the Cernavodă I Culture (c. 3700–3500 calBC): a Lower Danube transition horizon linking the Late Copper Age world to the Early Bronze Age Balkans.

The Hamangia Culture

5250 BC – 4500 BC

Hamangia Culture, a Late Neolithic society on the Black Sea coast known for its unique pottery, iconic figurines like The Thinker, and early European settlements.

Kodžadermen–Gumelnița–Karanovo VI (KGK VI) Complex

4600 BC - 4250 BC

Explore the KGK VI complex (Kodžadermen–Gumelnița–Karanovo VI): dates, sites, metallurgy, exchange networks, and Varna’s gold in context.

Kids

Operation Serdica: A Hidden Sofia Adventure for Teenagers

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A 3–4 hour Sofia adventure for teenagers: Roman ruins, a hidden rotunda, hot mineral springs, street art and a Cold War time capsule.

Cognitive Space: A Teen Guide to Spotting and Stopping Manipulation

Age 15+

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A practical guide for teenagers explaining how the online information space works, how manipulation and misinformation spread through social media and algorithms, and how young people can recognize warning signs, fact-check content, and make smarter decisions online.

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