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RE: Bulgaria - Istanbul trip

by daveelmstrom 22 May 2012

Bus is really the only option. You will find many bus departures to Istanbul during the summer months. For sure one a day, and probably…
Travel from Bulgaria to Ukraine

by kenarmstr77 17 May 2012

Hello All My wife and myself will be on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria next month and then wish to travel on to Ukraine. We have hear…
RE: Bulgarian Wedding Venue help

by daveelmstrom 28 April 2012

Some unique and random ideas off the top of my head: - One of the 40-some churches in Nessebar (some just ruins, some intact). http://en…
Re: Beaches and hiking in September

by greendave 25 April 2012

In Istanbul you'd get great weather end of September. Lots of culture, very interesting. And from there you could travel up to the Black…
RE: Ferry across Black Sea

by daveelmstrom 21 April 2012

I don't think there is a direct Istanbul-Varna ferry. On occasion over the years, a tourist service does crop up from time to time, but…
Recommendations for generic Eastern Europe.

by joe1991 07 April 2012

Hey guys, First post on here - hoping for some expert advice from any seasoned travellers. Basically I'm travelling for 4 weeks in Slo…
RE: A weekend on the Black Sea Coast

by daveelmstrom 22 January 2012

There's not a ton to see directly between Plovdiv and Burgas. Stara Zagora is a pleasant city, with a vibrant cafe culture and an interestin…
A weekend on the Black Sea Coast

by juanitanz 21 January 2012

I have a Friday and Saturday night stay planned for the Black Sea Coast in late June. Previously, people here have told me to skip Burgas.…
RE: 2 weels in Bulgaria - Our Experience

by guenovnd 19 November 2011

You completely missed the Black Sea coast ... And great places in Southeast Bulgaria -both along the sea coast and inland in the mountains..…
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*+…
2 weels in Bulgaria - Our Experience

by GillesB 09 October 2011

Hi, In August 2010, we spent 17 days in Bulgaria. Our main destinations were: Melnik & Rozhen, Rila Monastery, Plovdiv & Bachkovo Monest…
RE: Bulgaria

by daveelmstrom 15 August 2011

For any travel along the Black Sea Coast, including to Varna, bus is your only practical option. As noted above, you will be using Burgas…
RE: Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania

by daveelmstrom 14 August 2011

As noted, bus is often most efficient, especially along the Black Sea Coast. However, trains can also be useful (and more comfortable)…
RE: 3 Weeks Travelling solo in Bulgaria

by daveelmstrom 17 July 2011

Search these forums, and have a look at some previous itineraries like this: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=202…
RE: Sofia and 15 days in Bulgaria

by Pat719 11 July 2011

Just returned from a one-month stint in the Southern Balkans, with two weeks in Bulgaria. Great country with friendly people (outside…
RE: Help with itinerary:Balkans+Istanbul

by daveelmstrom 08 July 2011

OK, if you insist on getting the rail pass, I would still urge you not to return from Istanbul back to Sofia, and then go to the Black…
RE: Sleeping in Ruse train station (Burgas - Bucharest

by daveelmstrom 26 June 2011

I wouldn't recommend it, but I think it's possible. Here are a couple of alternate options: - There are seasonal buses from the Black…
RE: Balkan: Trains versus buses

by daveelmstrom 21 June 2011

Assuming you are going directly from Varna to Istanbul, you will definitely want to take the bus. The train can be done, but it will be…
Train from Medgidia across Bulgarian border to Varna?

by Bickytoria 09 June 2011

I would like to go from Tulcea to Varna by train, but Deutschbahn.com and the Romanian train website only gives me a train route going…
Re: Seculded Beaches on Central or Southern Black Sea Coast

by karavansarays 07 June 2011

If you have a car you can try some villages on the Bulgarian coast up north towards the Romanian border. Try Kamen briag, Tiulenovo and…
RE: From Istanbul to Burgas

by daveelmstrom 27 May 2011

There are no ferries that I am aware of. There have been some occasional tourist boat tours from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast to Istanbul,…
RE: Kas – Bourgas – Brasov- Bucharest

by daveelmstrom 26 May 2011

I can't help you with the Kas-Istanbul leg, except to tell you that I'm pretty sure you will have to go to Istanbul to tranfer to a bus…
RE: Istanbul - Belgrade (things to see & do?)

by petemism 13 April 2011

Greetings.. here's some random thoughts n suggestions so much to see n do in this part of the world..a wealth of possibilities. 3 weeks…
RE: Istanbul - Belgrade (things to see & do?)

by daveelmstrom 12 April 2011

I think your idea to pick four countries makes sense, and I think you should pick them so they make sense geographically. For example,…
RE: I'm Not sure if I wanna visit Moscow,Help me with My options please !?

by aqsaqal 12 April 2011

I'd go for (4), not listed above: namely, getting a hotel for a week in Bulgaria, rather than Turkey! A lot more pleasant place, less…