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Welcome to Plovdiv

Plovdiv & Around

Central South Bulgaria

Get Ready for the Summer

With Kids

Operation Serdica: A Hidden Sofia Adventure for Teenagers

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

Gourmet

Rhodopes Food Guide: Patatnik, Mountain Dairy & Fireside Feasts

Travel the Rhodope Mountains through food: patatnik, Rodopski klin, Smilyan beans and rustic kachamak, plus rituals and tips on where to taste them.
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Plovdiv
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8 ° C
8 °
7.2 °
66 %
2.1kmh
91 %
Thu
25 °
Fri
27 °
Sat
26 °
Sun
24 °
Mon
19 °

Photography & Lens

Tylar Rapid Rectilinear (Aplanat)

Review of a Tylar‑branded Rapid Rectilinear (Aplanat) brass lens from the plate‑camera era: history, build, optical character, flare, digital adaptation tips, collector context, and scoring.

How to drive in wet conditions in Bulgaria?

Master the art of safe driving in heavy rain with key strategies like slowing down, using headlights and windshield wipers, maintaining a safe distance, and more to navigate wet roads and potential hazards effectively.

Buying Property in Bulgaria: Step‑by‑Step with Notary, Cadastre, Taxes & Hidden Costs

Clear steps to buy property in Bulgaria: due diligence, notary, cadastre, taxes, fees, hidden costs, off‑plan risks, and checklists (updated Sept 2025).

Snow Plow Safety Tips

As winter blankets Bulgaria in snow, understanding how to coexist safely with snow plows is essential for any driver braving the roads.

Off-Plan in Bulgaria: Act 14 / Act 15 / Act 16 (New-Build Stages)

What Act 14, Act 15 and Act 16 mean in Bulgaria, who issues them, commissioning (Use Permit/UVE), risks of moving in early, and safe milestone payments.

Do UK nationals need a visa to live in Bulgaria after Brexit?

Short visits: No visa is required for UK citizens to visit Bulgaria for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Long-term residence: Yes – to move to Bulgaria long-term (for over 90 days).

Bike Safety Tips

Here are some indispensable safety tips to keep you secure and make your adventure in Bulgaria truly enjoyable.
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Cape Akin, Chernomorets

A cinematic aerial of Cape Akin, Chernomorets, a rocky headland, turquoise coves and wave-carved cliffs on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.

Pomorie from Above: A Jewel Between Sea and Salt

Discover Pomorie, Bulgaria—a picturesque coastal town seen here from above, framed by turquoise waters and historic streets stretching into the Black Sea.

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