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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Re: plovdiv bus fares
by foxydell 17 May 2012
Hello daveelmstrom, Thanks for your reply about Plovdiv bus fares.
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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 …
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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…
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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.…
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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_…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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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