About
Underrated gem with ancient cities, mountains, and a coast, all super affordable and quiet.
Why go
- Ancient ruins, coastlines, old towns, and some of the lowest prices in Europe
- It's super underrated
- Offers incredible variety for budget travelers
Must try
- Plovdiv Old Town
- Rila Monastery
- Seven Rila Lakes
- Banitsa pastries
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia
Pro tips
- Download offline maps
- Learn 3 words in Bulgarian
- Don't camp under walnut trees
- Road trip works best
- Visit Rila Monastery
Good to know
- Unhelpful, unfriendly people
- Long border crossing lines possible
- Corruption and low wages can affect attitudes
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