European Union country in the Balkans
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How can I go to Perperikon by public transport?
I would like to visit the ancient city of Perperikon in Bulgaria. It's no problem at all to go to Plovdiv or Kardzali, but are there any public transport from there to Perperikon? How much would cost ...
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Under which conditions should I buy an extra ticket for my luggage on public transport in Sofia?
Here in Sofia (Bulgaria) when using the tram/metro/bus you not only need to buy a ticket for yourself but also one for each piece of (large) luggage you carry with you.
I read about this in a guide ...
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Will a biathlon competition affect my ski vacation?
I've bought flight tickets to a ski vacation in Bansko, Bulgaria.
Only later I've found out that on the same week the European biathlon championship will take place in exactly the same resort.
Will ...
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Parking via SMS in Sofia, Bulgaria
In Sofia, Bulgaria there are two parking zones - blue and green, and for both of them is possible to pay via SMS. My problem is that I have no longer a Bulgarian SIM-card, and I wonder if it's ...
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How much should a taxi cost from the Romania border to the centre of Ruse, Bulgaria?
At the risk of being too localized, how much should I pay for a taxi from the Bulgarian side of the border crossing at Giurgiu, Romania / Ruse, Bulgaria into the centre of Ruse?
I'm told it's about 5 ...
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Is it easier/cheaper for an Indonesian with UK residency to obtain a tourist visa for Bulgaria, Romania, or Schengen?
A friend of mine who is a citizen of Indonesia with UK residency (but not citizenship) would like to meet up with me somewhere with a cheap undeveloped beach. (I'll be hitchhiking from Georgia.)
The ...
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Hot Springs around Bulgaria?
I'll be travelling through south-eastern Europe (former Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania) in 2 months on motorbike. I've heard there are hot springs / spas in Bulgaria, and it might be nice to ...
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Turkey transit visa for a stateless person?
I am a stateless person but I am a resident of Uzbekistan. I am going to visit Bulgaria on the 16th of August this year. Unfortunately there is no direct flight to Bulgaria so I have to fly through ...
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Buses from Plovdiv, Bulgaria to Istanbul, Turkey
A guy in my hostel here in Plovdiv wants to take a bus to Istanbul but finding the info on the net is a bit tricky.
This site seems to suggest at least two Turkish bus companies do the trip.
One of ...
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What is the price of ferries between Bulgaria and Georgia?
A previous question about Romania and Georgia mentioned that there are ferry connections between Bulgaria and Georgia. Somebody I've met at my new hostel is interested in just a ferry so I dug up that ...
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Where is the museum of socialist art in Sofia, Bulgaria?
I stumbled across this article on a new socialist art museum in Sofia. It looks really interesting and since I'm in Sofia I'd like to visit.
But the article only lists "in a Sofia suburb", Google ...
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Where in the Balkans is free camping permitted?
This question is a spinoff of the question about wild camping in Europe since none of the answers cover the area where I am now with my tent and sleeping bag (-:
Do any of the following countries in ...
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Is it cheaper and/or easier to buy a cheap tent and sleeping bag in Turkey or Bulgaria?
I'm currently in Istanbul but will soon head west to the Romania/Bulgaria border (hitchhiking) and intend to buy a cheap tent and sleeping bag on the way. I don't need a famous brand. Just something ...
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What's the address of this guesthouse in Bulgaria?
A few weeks ago travelling with friends in Bulgaria we stayed at a guesthouse of an older lady named Rosa who basically accosted us and climbed into our car when we arrived in the old town of Veliko ...
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In Bulgaria do fast food chains, convenience stores, or petrol stations typically accept credit cards for small purchases?
In some countries such as Japan it's almost unheard of for a fast food chain or convenience store to accept credit cards.
In others like Australia all convenience stores will and some fast food ...
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What is the most interesting route from Sofia, Bulgaria to northern Albania?
I'm trying to decide which route to take from Sofia Bulgaria, where I am now, to northern Albania, but I don't really have much idea what specific points of interest are along the way.
I could just ...
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Is it cheaper to mail a small package to Germany from Turkey, Bulgaria, or Romania? [closed]
I'm travelling from Turkey slowly to Romania via Bulgaria and I have a package that must be sent to Germany.
Which country has the cheapest rates for a small package? Is there a tradeoff versus ...
