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13 Reviews PLEASE NEVER DEAL WITH ANY MONEY EXCHANGE SHOP WHO WILL STEAL YOUR MONEY OR GIVE U FAKE 2 OR3 PAPERS IN BETWEEN THE MONEY. OR INDIVIDUAL PEOPLE IN THE STREETS WHO WILL KNOW THAT U R A VISITOR & TRY TO...
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Stay AWAKE! Sofia
16 Reviews As an employee of the Italian embassy told me on one of my first days in Sofia, when you walk in Sofia, you should always look downwards to avoid falling in one of the several holes that "decorate"...
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Beggars Sofia
7 Reviews It's still some poverty in Bulgaria, even though the economy is one of the fastest growing economies in Europe. Some beggars complain about the situation in the country, and use inventive methods to...
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everything in bulgarian Sofia
6 Reviews When I enter the trainstation in Sofia and I planned to go Plovdiv, I did not get much help from the people selling tickets at all. First of all I am not used to the letters of Bulgarian alphabeth,...
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Orientation in Sofia when driving Sofia
3 Reviews Yes, Sofia is a big city and has all the advantages and shortcomings of the large towns - it is busy and full of live, noisy and dynamic, crowded and so huge, maybe a little more dirty and still with...
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Be aware that there are many poor people who live in Bulgaria the average monthly wage is just 100 USD for a family, do not wave large sums of money about or they will kindly take it off you....Also be aware that there are many Romany Gypsies living in the area they don't know what LAW means and would not hesitate to relieve you of your nice shining ROLEX
When travelling to Bulgaria never take travellers Cheques as they dont know what they are not even the banks what I would advise are brand new english notes as they wont accept old or torn notes.Always exchange money at a bank as there are alot of people on the streets who will offer you very low interest rates and loads of cash for small quantaties of english money but be WARNED the money tends to be OLD bulgarian money that is useless.Never use the busses they are renound as being the worst busses in the world for safety,I went on one last year with 170 people on board it should have had 90 people on and one of the wheels broke off as it set onto a roundabout.Always be on guard MEN never hold your wifes bag or shoes you will be arrested by armed Gun menAnd watch out fot MAFIA it is big out there so be careful....
You may come accross if you are using taxis that the prices varies even between meters, but they would be still cheaper than in your own country. If you are worried you can ask a price before hand. A five minute journey in Sofia should be about BGN 2.
Some custom officers may cause problems, but it's quite rare. If you rent a car, find one without XX on the number plates otherwise you'll have to pay to every traffic officer you'll meet. Be careful for your baggage wherever you are...
NOW, THERE WAS A THIRD OCCURRENCE IN WHICH THOSE LITTLE HAND HELD STOP SIGNS WERE WAVED AT ME. I DON'T HAVE A PICTURE TO SHOW YOU, BECAUSE I DIDN'T STOP! IN FACT, I SPED UP, QUICKLY TOOK THE NEXT EXIT, AND HURRIEDLY DROVE TO AN INCONSPICUOUS SPOT IN AN EFFORT TO EVADE THEIR PURSUIT! BUT THEY DIDN'T PURSUE ME, AND I REGAINED MY JOURNEY TEN MINUTES LATER. STILL, I WAS CONCERNED THAT I WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY AT THE BORDER, BUT I DIDN'T.
THE BULGARIANS ARE VERY STRICT ABOUT THEIR SPEED LIMITS. YOU WILL SEE, EVERY FIVE MILES OR SO, A GROUP OF POLICEMEN ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, EACH WITH HIS OWN HAND-HELD STOP SIGN, WHICH IS WAVED AT YOU IF YOU ARE EXCEEDING, EVEN SLIGHTLY, THE SPEED LIMIT. THIS PICTURE SHOWS THE FIRST TIME I WAS STOPPED. I WAS GIVEN A WARNING...
I had some troubles with my stomach,but then again I might just be unlucky.Heard about some mafia from other people,but didn't see any scary guys in black suits going to make me an offer I couldn't refuse.
Foreign tourists are considered rather welthy- taxi drivers may demand too much, conductors and some policemen may demand a bribe- the best way to eliminate this is to ask for a receipt (smetka)...Also be careful about too friendly locals- some of them are just thieves...Women traveling alone are safe- if there is someone bothering you just say to him Omazena sym-meaning: I'm married...Hitchhiking alone is obviously not recommended!...Traveling on night trains is not recommended but if you have to do it pick a place near a family...
The architecture varies so much as you cross the country. There are old typical Euro things, Bulgarian revival architecture, Turkish influenced things, Roamn and Greecian and Thracian areas, of course the heavy communist ype stuff, and best of all, often all are in one place!
Be careful around the main train Station in Sofia it is possibly the creepiest place in the world, I made a stupid mistake of wearing a gold necklace, and was not in sofia 10 mins before i was mugged - completely my own fault!
Grand Hotel Sofia Sofia
6 Reviews and 104 Opinions I also stayed here on business and was very happy with the accomodations. The fitness facilities...
Splendid Hotel Varna
1 Review and 38 Opinions The hotel is just across the road from Varna Cathedral, its name is Splendid and that sums it it...
Trimontium Princess Hotel Plovdiv
6 Reviews and 57 Opinions this hotel is a part of famous Turkish hotel chain "Dedeman" They have many hotels in Bulgaria...
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Q: Could someone help us ? we are traveling by train from Plovdiv to Sofia, then Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo. How many train are there...
A: I haven't yet been to Bulgaria but whilst you are waiting for other VT-ers to reply... The...
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