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    Re: Bosfor Train

    by natashaluise86 14 September 2011

    Okay, that's a similar cost to what I thought. I'm aware of the buses, in fact even a flight is cheaper, but I quite liked the idea of…

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    RE: Travelling in Bulgaria - general opinion

    by battybilly 14 September 2011

    +*I did notice that waiters would chuckle awkwardly at my attempts at Bulgarian, and offer corrections. This struck me as rude initially,…

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    RE: Travelling in Bulgaria - general opinion

    by lrx28 14 September 2011

    Here are my Bulgaria thoughts. (I was there last week!) Our trip was Sofia-Shiroka Laka-Veliko Tarnovo-Sozopol-Burgas. Things I liked:…

  4. garyshan avatar

    Stay for free in Talgar, Kazakhstan

    by garyshan 14 September 2011

    Hi, I am an English teacher in Talgar. I have travelled by myself a lot in the USA, Canada, Bulgaria, Turkey, India, Egypt, China, Russia…

  5. karavansarays avatar

    Re: Travelling in Bulgaria - general opinion

    by karavansarays 14 September 2011

    The must sees are very different depending on what you are interested in. Bulgaria is absolutely packed with things to see - historical…

  6. Przyczajka avatar

    RE: Travelling in Bulgaria - general opinion

    by Przyczajka 14 September 2011

    Wow, you guys are so quick :) Dave, we're mostly travelling by train and bus, so I know what you mean. Yesterday we were looking for a…

  7. bleen68 avatar

    RE: Travelling in Bulgaria - general opinion

    by bleen68 14 September 2011

    I would agree with Dave. Travelling there is still an adventure but certainly doable for those up to it and a grand bargain. Almost…

  8. battybilly avatar

    RE: Travelling in Bulgaria - general opinion

    by battybilly 13 September 2011

    Good practices?.... Keeping the price of a pint at it's present cost (around €0.50 for 500mls). Bad practices?.... Overtaking on unbroken…

  9. daveelmstrom avatar

    RE: Travelling in Bulgaria - general opinion

    by daveelmstrom 13 September 2011

    That's a very broad question, but I'll give you two answers to that question. 1.) Customer service is really an issue. This is everywhere…

  10. renaisss avatar

    Re: Renting a car in Bulgaria

    by renaisss 13 September 2011

    Hi guys, If you ever need to rent a car in Bulgaria, please do not hesitate to contact us. Check out our website for prices and vehicles…

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    Bucharest, Brasov (Bran) and on to Hungary......

    by thetravelbug2010 12 September 2011

    We are planning a bit of an exploration around Romania for a few days in our camper van with our dogs. We are driving up from Bulgaria…

  12. battybilly avatar

    RE: Rent a car without credit card

    by battybilly 12 September 2011

    Very interesting throughout. It also shows the way different rent-a-car co's operate in such varied ways, yet all offer much the same…

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    RE: What is the best international bank to use between canada and europe?

    by battybilly 12 September 2011

    Yeah - OK no worries. I can see where you're coming from. I'm just trying to guide 'em gently along the charge/fees/no charge no fees…

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    RE: from Ruse to Silistra

    by battybilly 12 September 2011

    I've known this road very well for ages. It hasn't changed at all - although they have had a go at resurfacing many bits of it over the…

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    Crossing border From Zajecar to Vidin with public transport

    by thinduke 11 September 2011

    (crossposted with Serbia) Since I will be visiting Felix Romuliana near Zajecar, I would definitely like to enter Bulgaria by the Vrska…

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    Crossing border From Zajecar to Vidin with public transport

    by thinduke 11 September 2011

    (crossposted in Bulgaria) Since I will be visiting Felix Romuliana near Zajecar, I would like to enter Bulgaria by the Vrska Cuka border…

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    Short itinerary in Serbia

    by thinduke 11 September 2011

    Hello, I'm trying to define a short itinerary in Serbia, trying to avoid too much time on bus... Here are my plans: - arrival from…

  18. Luvitsa avatar

    Re: Camping in Bulgaria ?

    by Luvitsa 10 September 2011

    aha, so you should already be getting 'traffic' .. thing is, the site is only in Bulgarian! and the local site for this region is…

  19. Lemon70 avatar

    RE: Camping in Bulgaria ?

    by Lemon70 09 September 2011

    Thank you Luvitsa, but my location is close to international road Thessaloniki - Sofia - E79, Rila Mountain and hot mineral water. http://s…

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    Re: Camping in Bulgaria ?

    by Luvitsa 09 September 2011

    i havn't noticed too many happy campers so far in the southern Bulgarian regions, it may change when the Makaza pass road opens up, for…

  22. Lemon70 avatar

    RE: Camping in Bulgaria ?

    by Lemon70 09 September 2011

    Hi Everybody, I am from Bulgaria and love camping from a little boy. I have mobilhome/camper and travel around Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey.…

  23. mredman avatar

    RE: Europe's Mexico

    by mredman 09 September 2011

    Back in the old days, joining the EU was path to success. I lived in Portugal for 3 years and the EU has done so much for that country…

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    RE: Wheren to go in Eatern Europe in Oct/Nov

    by mredman 09 September 2011

    Kiev in October/November doesn't strike me like a choice I would make. I'd go for something further south - Montenegro, Albania, Bulgaria.…

  25. battybilly avatar

    RE: Places worth seeing in Bulgaria

    by battybilly 08 September 2011

    You a travel agent?

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