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RE: Prague airport to Karlovo Namesti

by craigmiller 15 May 2012

I would agree if the 100 come first go for it the worst case senario would be a difference of 10-15 minutes. I have used the 100 bus,…
RE: Prague airport to Karlovo Namesti

by craigmiller 15 May 2012

Forget what I have said ,I am getting Karolva namesti confused with Vaclav Namesti (Wenseslas Square) so the 100 bus then metro to Karlova…
Re: Prague airport to Karlovo Namesti

by AndrewSmith 15 May 2012

The route via Dejvicka is slightly quicker but there's not much in it. As its the same ticket either way and the buses leave from the…
Prague airport to Karlovo Namesti

by crispyc 15 May 2012

Hi, I'm flying to Prague next week with my wife and am wondering what is the best way to get to my hotel near Karlovo Namesti metro by…
RE: A week in Bulgaria

by daveelmstrom 19 September 2011

I would stay away from the Black Sea Coast, especially since it doesn't appear that you want to visit the beach. Since you are coming…
RE: Bulgaria

by anastoy 25 August 2011

Plovdiv is 4h with the express train and for me it`s the best option for rail travel from Bourgas. For all other nice cities like Russe,…
RE: Bulgaria

by chaika 15 August 2011

Well,like we said,Burgas-Plovdiv is not difficult,also you can get to Sliven easily which I heard was a pleasant enough place,and the…
Re: Feedback Sofia, Plovdiv, Karlovo, Bachkovo

by chiliane 21 April 2011

More about Sofia... I forgot to talk about the museums and religious monuments in Sofia... Many churches are worth a visit, of course…
Feedback Sofia, Plovdiv, Karlovo, Bachkovo

by chiliane 20 April 2011

I am just coming back from eight days in Bulgaria. I stayed roughly four days in Sofia and four days in Plovdiv and surroundings. SOFIA:…
RE: Rose Festival

by daveelmstrom 12 April 2011

First, there isn't just one rose festival, I think there are several. Kazanluk has one of the biggest, I think, but there is also a festival…
Re: van camping

by karavansarays 20 March 2011

Hi all, trying to think of some good places around Bulgaria, if you are in norther Bulgaria, then you can try the valley of Rusenski lom…
RE: Bikes on Coaches in Bulgaria

by daveelmstrom 16 July 2010

See below. I think the general takeaway from this is that, yes, you'll pretty much be able to get your bike on most trains in Bulgaria.…
RE: Bulgarian Villages...

by daveelmstrom 29 April 2010

Oops, in second to last paragraph meant to say "Panaguerishte, Hisar and Karlovo," instead of the previously mentioned Koprivshitsa. …
RE: Bulgarian Villages...

by daveelmstrom 29 April 2010

The further you get away from the somewhat touristy villages, the more challenging the lodging will be. In the mountains, I think there…
RE: Veliko Tarnovo-- Koprivshtitsa

by daveelmstrom 15 June 2009

1. No. You probably can't do it direct. That's going to be a bit of a tough connection to make efficiently. You might look for a bus to…
Re: Sofia-Bourgas by train

by botsko 01 March 2009

http://www.bdz.bg/ - the official site of Bulgarian national railroads. The scenary from train window is not supposed to be bad. Sofia…
RE: Sofia-Bourgas by train

by daveelmstrom 24 February 2009

1. Compartments usually have six seat in first class, and eight seats in second class. (Some of the Sofia-Burgas trains have open cars,…
The Best of Bulgaria

by traveling_porcupine 18 September 2008

The Best of Bulgaria Here is a best of Bulgaria list that needs a bit of editing. I spent a lot of time researching items on this list,…
RE: Off the beaten track in Bulgaria?

by daveelmstrom 24 July 2008

One lowland area that might have some interest is the so-called Valley of the Roses, which is in the valley between the Balkan and Sredna…
Walking distance from Charles Sq / Karlovo namesti

by edrouynot 04 April 2008

Hello, Just a quick question as I found an apartment to rent near Karlovo Namesti station.. How far is it from the old town or Mala…
RE: Koprivshtitsa to Sofia

by daveelmstrom 23 February 2008

Both your original and revised itinerary would work just fine -- the revised itinerary is probably a bit more efficient. A few more thoughts…
RE: Koprivshtitsa to Sofia

by smellingthejetfuel 22 February 2008

I appreciate what you had to say Dave... I would like to throw out to you the five cities I am planning to visit over a two week time…
RE: Koprivshtitsa to Sofia

by daveelmstrom 22 February 2008

There are regular train connections between Tryavna and Veliko Tarnovo, so that's not a problem. (I'm guessing there might be a bus option,…
Karlovo Valley of Roses

by mcparkinson 02 October 2007

Can I make a few recommendations for visits in the general area around Karlovo?
- Koprivshtitsa is a charming old village with some…
Karlovo Valley of Roses

by guenovnd 29 September 2007

daveelmstrom -- Sredna Gora IS NOT Balkan -- The two are different mountains.... The Balkan range is north of the town of Karlovo…