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 yellow taxi by ettenaj
Take a bus, they are very cheap Leave a Comment
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 lev by ettenaj
If someone approaches you in the street just say no and keep on walking. Leave a Comment
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 by bijo69
Update 2006: This has been banned by law now, but I still saw two different price-lists from time to time. E.g. same number, but different currencies. Leave a Comment
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With this one, I can be very short. There are tourist traps in Bulgaria indeed: taxis asking to much money for their fares, people changing money on the streets with some bizarre exchange rates, fake police officers trying to play stupid games with innocent tourists and of course the double prices: tourists pay double prices compared to locals. Well, so be it (if you want details on these matters, see my dangers and annoyance page, which actually makes this page unnecessary) But always keep in mind; a vacation without tourist traps is not really a vacation! And to be honest, when I left Bulgaria for some days for Istanbul, and I experienced the way tourists where there being act upon by local tourist trappers, you simply only can conclude that Bulgaria is a relaxed country in respect to this issue. Leave a Comment
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 Workin girls by ettenaj
If tempted always remember to practice " safe " sex Leave a Comment
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 Adresna karta by jani79
Ask your hotel receptionist to give you the "Adresna karta". Usually they do it by default, so you don't have to remind them, but don't forget to do it if you're using private accomondation.
Alternativly you can bring some small change (10-20 Leva or EUR) for the customs :) But don't be mad at them, it's just a part of their job. Leave a Comment
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 Sunny Beach by AndreSTGT
Visit Nesebar, it's just around the corner.
Sozopol is a much nicer beach resort!! Leave a Comment
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Don't be fooled by the ladies or gents at the side of the road on the sea front, begging. You can bet they travelled miles to get there! Also, if you hire a car, don't park it along the sea front... They don't clamp you or give you a ticket! We watched, gobsmacked, as they brought in a flatbed truck, lifted a car onto the back and took it away! I'm glad I didn't have to explain that one to the other half!!
Keep your cash as close to your person as you can! Don't take up the offers of the 'Change touts' as you walk along. They may offer you a higher exchange for you currency, but they also palm you off with some 'funny money'.
You can go into any hotel's bank and change your money for theirs. The notes are fine, the Leva, but the coinage will make you smile, they are called 'Stinkies'!!! Leave a Comment
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just like in many countries tourists are sometimes taken advantage of..u get cheated if u don't speak the language, especially in the tourist resorts (by the seaside)
so just like everywhere, if u'r on tight budget, look around before spending money and stay away from the main streets (if u'r looking for a restaurant for example) Leave a Comment
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A lot of people see the signs where u can get a good rate if u change there. But they will cheat u and take a big commision for changing the money and there is no exception!!
U should change at your hotel or in the bank. Leave a Comment
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