Bulgaria Travel Guide, Culture & Trip Tools

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

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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.

Get Ready for the Summer

Gourmet

Traditional Bulgarian Roasted Red Peppers

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Photography

Bulgaria’s Morning Harvest

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

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Veliki Preslav Archaeological Reserve

Photography

The Shumen Fortress from Above

Photography

Baba Vida from Above

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Destinations

Treasures of Time: Exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bulgaria

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are landmarks or areas recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for their outstanding value to...

Karanovo Culture

6200 BC - 2000 BC

Baba Vida from Above

Batak’s St. Nedelya Church: A Quiet Stone That Echoes Loudly Through History

Stone Wedding near Zimzelen

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Bokeh Vademecum

Going Below f/1: Exploring Ultra-Wide Apertures

October 20, 2024

Bokeh Vademecum

Does shutter speed affect bokeh, and how?

May 28, 2024

Bokeh Vademecum

Balancing Bokeh with Overall Image Quality

October 20, 2024

FAQ About Bulgaria

FAQs

Can (non-Bulgarian) family members of Bulgarian citizens live in Bulgaria long-term?

Yes, non-Bulgarian family members of Bulgarian citizens can reside in Bulgaria, but they must undergo a family reunification process.

How do I get from Sofia airport to my hotel?

How to drive on snow in Bulgaria?

How to find out if water from the tap is safe in Bulgaria?

How to Order a Taxi in Bulgaria?

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Nature

Destinations

Bulgarian Islands

Destinations

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

Destinations

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

Destinations

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

Moments from Bulgarian History

History of Sozopol

Nestled on a breathtaking peninsula in southeastern Bulgaria, Sozopol offers an enticing summer retreat for locals and tourists.

The Bulgaria-North Macedonia Railway Tunnel: a 140‑year story

How the Sofia–Skopje railway and the Deve Bair tunnel went from 1910 optimism and 1940s concrete to a 2020s EU‑backed comeback.

Yamna (Pit Grave) Culture

3300 BC - 2600 BC

Learn the Yamnaya (Yamna) Culture: kurgan burials, pit graves, pastoral mobility, and steppe-linked changes in the Balkans during the late 4th–3rd millennium BCE.

Discrepancies in Archaeological Names

Archaeological culture names often vary by country, type-site and tradition. Learn why terms like Yamnaya/Pit Grave and Cucuteni–Trypillia differ, with a practical synonym list.

The Roman Empire

46 AD - 4th century AD

The annexation of Thrace by the Roman Empire in 46 AD marked a significant turning point in the region's history. This period saw the...

Kids

Operation Serdica: A Hidden Sofia Adventure for Teenagers

Destinations

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+

Kids

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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