cycling
How to take a bikepacking adventure on Bulgaria’s Dunav Ultra Oct 20, 2023 • 7 min read
This 460-mile ride along the Danube through Bulgaria is one of Europe’s least known long-distance routes. Here’s how to tackle it.
Bulgaria Travel Stories
- sportsExplore the Balkans on these four epic drives
Feb 1, 2021 • 5 min read
Explore the Balkan Peninsula and the turquoise waters of the Adriatic with these scenic drives in southeastern Europe – a perfect road trip experience.
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skiingThis national park in Eastern Europe combines adventure and sustainability perfectlyFeb 20, 2020 • 3 min read
From hiking to wildlife watching, Bulgaria's Rila National Park uses sustainable initiatives that active eco travellers will love.
neighborhoodsHow to spend a perfect weekend in Plovdiv, BulgariaJan 30, 2020 • 4 min read
Until recently Plovdiv was almost unknown outside of Bulgaria, but now, Europe’s oldest city is finally trending. Here's how to spend a perfect weekend there.
skiingSkiing in Bulgaria: a beginner’s guide to BanskoJan 7, 2020 • 6 min read
Bulgaria’s Bansko offers great value for money and reliable snow cover from December to April. Here's what you need to know about skiing in Bansko.
wildlife and natureBulgaria rocks: a hiker’s guide to five geological wondersDec 4, 2019 • 5 min read
Hike in Bulgaria to witness astonishing geological variety: blue-hued caves, 3000m peaks and sandstone pyramids straight out of a Salvador Dalí painting.
sportsSkiing, hiking, climbing, rafting and more: finding adventure in BulgariaDec 4, 2019 • 3 min read
Beautiful Bulgaria is bulging with adventure, be it beavering through bountiful mountains or diving below the blue waters of the Black Sea.
- architectureThe best things to do in Sofia
Oct 13, 2019 • 4 min read
A vibrant arts scene, heartwarming food, fascinating history and a chilled-out vibe - here's Lonely Planet's guide to the best things to do in Sofia.
foodSampling Sofia: best new food and drink spotsFeb 19, 2019 • 5 min read
Bulgaria’s capital usually brings to mind associations with hearty Balkan cuisine that is best washed down with an invigorating glass of rakia (local…
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hikingDay trips from SofiaJun 1, 2018 • 4 min read
After enjoying Sofia’s eclectic cultural scene, laid-back atmosphere and many restaurants and clubs, many travellers head straight to Bulgaria’s Black Sea…
artHow to live like a Local in SofiaApr 25, 2018 • 5 min read
Lonely Planet Local Yoana Hristova has had her share of roaming around the world, but she has returned to her home in Sofia only to fall in love with the…
artTwo days in Veliko Târnovo, Bulgaria’s medieval capitalOct 14, 2016 • 5 min read
Time-travel from medieval battles to chic cocktail bars in one of Bulgaria’s oldest cities. As the country’s former capital, Veliko Târnovo has history…
artTracing ancient Serdica: two days in SofiaJun 8, 2016 • 4 min read
One of Europe’s youngest capitals, Sofia also happens to be among its oldest settlements, stretching back several millennia from ancient Thracian and…
beachesBulgarian Riviera: best beaches of the Black Sea coastDec 15, 2014 • 4 min read
Skimpy swimwear: check. Sunblock, good book, readiness to swill umbrella-spiked cocktails: check. Ridiculous sums of money to enjoy a spectacular European…
road tripsBulgarian road trip: Sofia to the city of the tsarsOct 14, 2014 • 3 min read
One of the Balkans' larger countries, Bulgaria makes an excellent place for road tripping. Despite now being an EU member, enough of Bulgaria’s wildness …
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