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  1. daveelmstrom avatar

    RE: Best way to travel from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv

    by daveelmstrom 27 May 2012

    #2's information is currently incorrect -- there is currently no train operating between Greece and Sofia. Greece has suspended all internat…

  2. lyuben avatar

    Re: Hiking near Plovdiv

    by lyuben 27 May 2012

    It is about 80 km to the Wonderful Bridges from Plovdiv, and you can use public transport (bus Plovdiv-Smolyan) only to the fork on the…

  3. sofiaguide avatar

    RE: Best way to travel from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv

    by sofiaguide 26 May 2012

    There is a train from Greece to Sofia, however I would recommend getting a bus to Sofia, and then another one to Plovdiv. You can find…

  4. everbrite avatar

    RE: Best way to travel from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv

    by everbrite 26 May 2012

    There are no international trains between Greece and other countries so your only option will be bus. See #4 in this thread from last…

  5. wendellgee avatar

    Best way to travel from Thessaloniki to Plovdiv

    by wendellgee 26 May 2012

    Hi all, I will be flying to Thessaloniki and trying to head to Plovdiv more or less directly. I've looked around the Internet quite a…

  6. daveelmstrom avatar

    RE: Traveling to Bulgaria in August, need some help figuring it out

    by daveelmstrom 26 May 2012

    Battybillly is exactly right in #1 -- look for a cheap flight, preferably to Burgas. I think Wizzair flies some cheap flights (if booked…

  7. drumbrake avatar

    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…

  8. everbrite avatar

    RE: [TRIP] Help me make it shorter

    by everbrite 23 May 2012

    >Consider that my trip takes place between March, 15th and April, 20th. This is winter and while there will be some partying in places…

  9. everbrite avatar

    RE: [TRIP] Help me make it shorter

    by everbrite 23 May 2012

    1. Cut out Italy. It is expensive and it doesn't make sense. 2. Cut out Romania because it means you must backtrack to see Bucharest…

  10. daveelmstrom avatar

    RE: Hiking near Plovdiv

    by daveelmstrom 21 May 2012

    You could do some light hiking in the vicinity of Assenovitz Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery, both of which are accessible by public transpo…

  11. emamy avatar

    Hiking near Plovdiv

    by emamy 20 May 2012

    We're planning to spend a night (two full days) in or around Plovdiv on route from Belgrade to Istanbul in early June. We're interested…

  12. ig0r avatar

    RE: Eastern European Beaches - Varna in Bulgaria or Piran / Portorož Slovenia?

    by ig0r 20 May 2012

    In terms of general sightseeing attractions Slovenia and Bulgaria are quite comparable, but for beaches definitely head to Bulgaria (and…

  13. chaika avatar

    RE: transport within Bulgaria

    by chaika 20 May 2012

    I think that is the time it arrives in Plovdiv.....you still have the Plovdiv-Varna part after that.

  14. foxydell avatar

    Re: plovdiv bus fares

    by foxydell 17 May 2012

    Hello daveelmstrom, Thanks for your reply about Plovdiv bus fares.

  15. battybilly avatar

    RE: Language learning trend

    by battybilly 17 May 2012

    I still get the alphabet wrong sometimes - when writing. For instance, the city of 'Plovdiv' is written.... Пловдив. The fourth an …

  16. chicasarita avatar

    Re: Meet in Sofia

    by chicasarita 16 May 2012

    My favorite was Veliko Tarnovo. Coolest castle to climb on and pretend your back in the middle ages. The Rila Monastery was pretty, and…

  17. foxydell avatar

    plovdiv bus fares

    by foxydell 16 May 2012

    Could anyone tell me what the bus fare is from Plovdiv to Chepelare with emilia 98. Also are there any reduced rates for Seniopr Citizens.…

  18. karavansarays avatar

    Re: Booking huts around Rila National park

    by karavansarays 16 May 2012

    Hi, here is a site with some contacts for most of the huts in Bulgaria. http://www.planinite.info/V_pomosht_na_turista/Hiji_i_zasloni/index_…

  19. Stephen12000 avatar

    Looking for travel buddy for Plovdiv, a beautiful and ancient city

    by Stephen12000 06 May 2012

    I've booked a city apartment for the first 2 weeks in July. Plovdiv is a much unexplored Bulgarian city (2nd biggest in the country) and…

  20. weber443 avatar

    5 week Balkans trip in August

    by weber443 01 May 2012

    Hello all, I am planning a trip a 5 week trip through SE Europe in August I need of some tips about time, money and transports. This…

  21. battybilly avatar

    RE: Most misleading airport name

    by battybilly 30 April 2012

    Ryanair have one UK-Bulgaria route.... London Stansted - Plovdiv. And yes - it 'Is' Plovdiv airport. However, Plovdiv is a city in the…

  22. Koffein avatar

    RE: 4-5 weeks Couchsurfing/Hostels in South/Eastern Europe

    by Koffein 27 April 2012

    Actually it looks like I'll be changing my travel plans a bit, fly in from Berlin to Istanbul and go back to Prague from there. I will…

  23. sirkecisnax avatar

    RE: Istanbul - Plovdiv train cost

    by sirkecisnax 26 April 2012

    bus from istanbul to Plovdiv is 50 turkish lira.. they leave every day from Bayrampasa main bus station and it takes about 7 hours. (is…

  24. daveelmstrom avatar

    RE: Plovdiv with car. Where to park?

    by daveelmstrom 26 April 2012

    Here's a car park that's maybe a 15 minute walk from the old town/center. http://wikimapia.org/6039107/Multistore-car-park Otherwise,…

  25. james2020 avatar

    RE: Eastern Europe in 2.5 weeks

    by james2020 25 April 2012

    Kiev you need at least 2 days I would skip Odessa. Not worth going in December. You can take an overnight bus Kiev to Chisinau, road…

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