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RE: Alcoholic mixer

by battybilly 06 May 2012

I don't find it odd.... Not me - oh no. There is a tourist beach in Bulgaria - called 'Albena'. It is just a resort. No residents, just…
Re: Burgas Sunny beach

by PeterSkipp 13 March 2012

Caner, Sunny Beach (and Golden Sands, and Albena) was a communist-era show resort built in the 1960s. It is now completely over-developed…
RE: travel to bulgaria

by battybilly 20 January 2012

+*As for the seaside resorts I would skip them. Better go in Greece*+ Please be aware, there are no international trains into/out of…
Re: travel to bulgaria

by PeterSkipp 17 January 2012

I'd say, with a three-year-old, three days in Sofia is too long. I'd cut it down to two (say, one overnight stay) and extend the seaside…
RE: 2 weels in Bulgaria - Our Experience

by battybilly 13 October 2011

The point I was making is in response to your comment.... +*Two weeks is plenty of time to explore pretty much the entire country*+…
RE: Early September Beach with 14-month old

by daveelmstrom 26 July 2011

Bulgaria is usually still nice in September, so that recommendation above is a good one. Especially if you can find cheap flights to Varna…
RE: Early September Beach with 14-month old

by battybilly 26 July 2011

Bulgaria. Yeah - I know it's Eastern Europe in Western Europe's room - but just suggesting. Direct non-stop flights, cheaper than Russia,…
RE: Train from Medgidia across Bulgarian border to Varna?

by chaika 26 June 2011

Depends on if you are in a hurry or not.From Constanta to Mangalia,the train stops at all the small stations and takes a lot longer than…
Re: Bulgaria in 6 days

by london710 04 February 2011

go and see [RILA|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rila_Monastery] monestary, its amazing! there are cheap tours going there from one of…
Re: any places we must visit in Varna? :)

by london710 04 February 2011

hi in winter there is less to do than summer, for sure. but go and see the cathedral! also, for clubs there is extravaganza (really good…
RE: Bulgaria coast road

by battybilly 09 September 2010

Excellent comment about the shut-down from Dave. I wasn't even allowed to go through the barrier to see my friend in Albena last November.…
RE: Bulgaria coast road

by battybilly 09 September 2010

My choice (and I've done a few) is crossing the border near south of Mangalia/Varna Veche (RO) across to Durankulak (BG) on Road '9'.…
Re: suggestions on bulgarian hotsprings

by botsko 22 August 2010

There are spa hotels almost at every place in Bulgaria. Except those famous destinations that Dave mentioned other places with very large…
RE: Package holiday resorts in Bulgaria - horrid or OK?

by ilko 12 August 2010

It kind of defeats the purpose to go to these purpose built resorts in May or early June, they'd be empty and the weather most likely…
RE: Package holiday resorts in Bulgaria - horrid or OK?

by battybilly 07 August 2010

If you're on as small a budget as possible, then forget a package altogether. Don't even consider it. Get a budget flight from Luton…
RE: where to go for a hike near Varna

by battybilly 06 August 2010

Kaliakra, as Dave mentions - is a lovely beach and has old fort ruins too. It's a fair old walk from Golden Sands though - although it…
RE: Itinerary ideas for trip Aug.28-->Sep.05 Sofia-->Bucharest?

by battybilly 05 August 2010

There are tourist areas, like you find in every country. But if you like beaches and are determined to avoid the touristy areas - then…
Re: What to do for one week in early August?

by claireinluton2010 26 July 2010

I agree with many of Ibe's suggestions, Sofia's a great city to explore as the architecture and culture is great. There are some stunning…
RE: Black Sea Coast

by battybilly 15 July 2010

Not a lot I can really add to these great answers. You can hire a car at Varna airport, when you arrive - as long as you're not coming…
Bulgaria, Romania - accomodation on the coast

by suk31 14 July 2009

Hi, My friend and me plan to visit Bulgaria and Romania this August. Could you recommend some nice and not so crowded places (NOT like…
RE: Recommended places to stay on the Black Sea

by guenovnd 05 July 2009

You can find nice hotels to stay and enjoy at all three locations (Varna / Golden Sands resort, or Albena resort, Sozopol, Nessebar) and…
RE: Bulgarian seaside-Albena

by emi07 17 May 2009

Well, I see what you mean.I don't like this rule "it's normal".Ok it would be normal to tip him if I ask him to help me and not to be…
RE: Bulgarian seaside-Albena

by HUNSzeker 13 May 2009

Well, the rules are not that simple! In the rich USA tipping is compulsory at all restaurants and more than the 5-10% like in Europe.…
Re: Bulgarian seaside-Albena

by botsko 11 May 2009

Well deserved treatment! Here in Bulgaria we are poor. But rules are simple - if you come from rich country, we expect tips. if we go…
RE: Bulgarian seaside-Albena

by emi07 06 May 2009

Yeah! What would we have done without these little funny ( now) spicy adventures?!!