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    RE: Tentative Bulgaria itinerary

    by daveelmstrom 24 May 2012

    A lot depends on your interests. Based on your list, I'd probably list Sofia and Kazanluk as the two potential cities to drop from your…

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    Tentative Bulgaria itinerary

    by drumbrake 24 May 2012

    Any thoughts on this itinerary? We plan to use public transport - buses and trains. We have about a week to 10 days, so I think a couple…

  3. siung avatar

    Transportation in Eastern Europe for 1 month.

    by siung 14 May 2012

    Hello guys, i am a Malaysian student studying in UK now. I had bought my ticket to Venice on 12th June and another return from Budapest…

  4. daveelmstrom avatar

    RE: exploring Bulgaria

    by daveelmstrom 22 April 2012

    A pretty common several-day trip through Bulgaria would be spending a couple of days each in Veliko Tarnovo and Plovdiv. Veliko Tarnovo…

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    Re: Bulgaria 2 last weeks of July

    by thaysmancini 13 April 2012

    Hey .. thanks! Sofia (4 days) we love open markets, we would like to visit a tipical one... and then visiting the city. Anything else…

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    RE: 2 week trip in June in Bulgaria

    by botsko 06 April 2012

    This is one of the best itineraries I've seen so far. few thoughts : - Shop at Central Hali Shopping Centre. - not necessary. expensiv…

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    RE: from the baltic countries to bulgaria : places suggestions

    by daveelmstrom 15 January 2012

    Ceske Krumlov is a very beautiful small town, worth a day or maybe a relaxing two days. In Bulgaria, add Veliko Tarnovo to your list.…

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    RE: Veliko Tarnovo vs. Plovdiv

    by daveelmstrom 26 December 2011

    I think Veliko Tarnovo has a more beautiful natural setting. The town itself can be seen in a day, maybe two days if you want to relax…

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    RE: Buses in Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia

    by daveelmstrom 23 December 2011

    I'm pretty sure you'll need to go back to Istanbul to catch transportation to Bulgaria. You can take the train from Istanbul to either…

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    RE: 2 weels in Bulgaria - Our Experience

    by battybilly 26 October 2011

    Well, we covered: Melnik & Rozhen Rila Monastery Plovdiv & Bachkovo Monestary Veliko Tarnovo Kazanlak & Tryavna Belogradchik & Vidin…

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    RE: 2 weels in Bulgaria - Our Experience

    by GillesB 13 October 2011

    Well, we covered: * Melnik & Rozhen * Rila Monastery * Plovdiv & Bachkovo Monestary * Veliko Tarnovo * Kazanlak & Tryavna * Belogradch…

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    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…

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    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…

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    An afternoon in Bucharest

    by PeterSkipp 22 August 2011

    Last Wednesday, I, my wife and son and two British friends visiting us in Tryavna, Bulgaria took a road trip via Ruse and Giurgiu to Buchare…

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    RE: small towns Bulgaria

    by chaika 21 August 2011

    Some more suggestions for you I have are Tryavna and Gabrovo,again close together so you can do both if you like.

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    RE: small towns Bulgaria

    by daveelmstrom 20 August 2011

    I'm not sure how "off the beaten track" you want to get. For villages that are well known by tourists (but by no means inundated with…

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    Re: Sofia and 15 days in Bulgaria

    by karavansarays 10 July 2011

    Hi, Sofia is not too bad, however I have to agree it is very crowded and it could be tiring. You can have a day there, assuming you like…

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    RE: Bulgaria/macedonia: any suggestion?? 16 days

    by daveelmstrom 01 July 2011

    Two of the more popular stops in Bulgaria are Veliko Tarnovo and Plovdiv, and both are two of my favorite places in Bulgaria. (Popular…

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    RE: Plovdiv and on

    by daveelmstrom 07 June 2011

    Veliko Tarnovo is popular among travelers to Bulgaria because of its dramatic setting on the Yantra River, the citadel, the old cobbled…

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    RE: Day trip from Veliko Tarnova

    by daveelmstrom 28 May 2011

    Arbanassi is nearby, has a series of monasteries, and is reasonably close to hire a taxi. As noted above, arrange the price in advance.…

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    RE: Plan for Bulgaria Trip

    by anamisho 24 May 2011

    I will also skip Rila Monastery and do Bachkovo instead for 2 reasons: less touristy and easier to reach from Plovdiv, manageable as a…

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    Re: Rila, Plovdiv & Veliko Tarnovo

    by anamisho 05 May 2011

    Yep, the English site of BDZ is not perfect. I will try to help you. The only direct train form Plovdiv to Veliko Turnovo is at 14.20…

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    RE: 5 nights in Veliko Tarnavo ? And is there a fast coach on Sundays

    by daveelmstrom 02 May 2011

    I wouldn't have trouble filling five leisurely days in the Veliko Tarnovo area. I'd say about 1.5 days to see Veliko Tarnovo proper, but…

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    RE: Bulgaria in May 2 weeks

    by daveelmstrom 25 April 2011

    I agree with battybilly about Melnik. One day is really all that is needed, maybe two days if you really want to relax and explore some…

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    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…

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