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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Welcome to Plovdiv

Plovdiv & Around

Central South Bulgaria

With Kids

Generosity: The Joy of Giving and Sharing

Have you ever given someone a special gift or shared your lunch when they forgot theirs? Remember the warm, happy feeling it gave you?...

Gourmet

Grilled Red Snapper with Fries and Vegetables

Grilled red snapper with golden fries and seasonal vegetables. Bright, simple, and satisfying—an easy fish dinner with fresh lemon and herbs.
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Plovdiv
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18 °
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20 °
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23 °
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18 °
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19 °

Photography & Lens

Rapid Aplanat No.1

Rapid Aplanat No. 1 review—history, design (Aplanat/Rapid‑Rectilinear 1866), makers (Steinheil, Dallmeyer, Busch, Suter…), sizes, prices then/now, adapting & specs.

What places must you see in Sofia while on a business trip?

If you’re on a business trip to Sofia and have limited time, here are some of the places you must see in Sofia:

Emergency Care in Bulgaria: 112, Hospitals & Who Covers The Cost

How to get emergency care in Bulgaria: call 112, public vs private hospitals, EHIC/GHIC rules, uninsured rights, and exactly who pays—plus key official links.

Mountain Safety in Bulgaria: Trails, Huts, Rescue & Insurance

How to stay safe hiking in Bulgaria: trail markings, hut network, 112 vs PSS, weather & avalanche checks, insurance, and easy summer routes near Sofia, Rila & Pirin.

Forest Fire & Wildfire Safety in Bulgaria: What to Do, Who to Call

How to act during wildfires in Bulgaria: call 112, understand BG‑ALERT, evacuate vs shelter, legal bans in forests, and where to check danger & weather.

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

As vegetarian and veggie dishes are becoming more popular in Bulgaria, one way to find vegetarian or vegan options in Bulgarian restaurants is to look for traditional dishes that are naturally meat-free.

Summer and Winter Tires Change

In Bulgaria, the Road Traffic Act necessitates a tires change from summer to winter models, with the transition to winter tires required by November 15th.
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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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