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Saturday, April 11, 2026

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Sofia & Around

What to Do Around Sofia in One Perfect Day?

Short on time in Bulgaria? Here are 10 remarkable day trips around Sofia—with why to go, best season, distances (km), typical drive times, altitude (m a.s.l.), and road tips.

Southwestern Bulgaria

Get Ready for the Winter

With Kids

Cognitive Space: A Teen Guide to Spotting and Stopping Manipulation

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.

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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Aerial Photography

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.

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.

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

Bulgaria adopts the euro on Jan 1, 2026. Learn what it means for travelers and expats—what changes, what improves, and what to do with your leva.

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.

Gymnasium vs. SEK (Sekundarschule): What it Means When You Move to Bulgaria

Gymnasium vs SEK explained for families moving to Bulgaria: terms, countries that use “SEK,” Bulgarian equivalents, placement by age/grade, and best-fit school options.

Opening a Company Bank Account in Bulgaria

Learn how to open a Bulgarian company bank account as a foreigner. Includes required documents, procedures, example banks, and common pitfalls in 2025.

How to drive a manual transmission car?

Driving a manual transmission (a stick shift or manual gearbox) can be a fun and rewarding experience.
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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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