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Bulgarian Wedding Venue help

by angelom 28 April 2012

Hi My fiance and I would like to get married in Bulgaria in June / July 2013 and we're beginning to look at venues. We would be really…
RE: Trekking in Bulgaria in early April

by battybilly 28 February 2012

Hi. You'll maybe still find snow on some of the trails in April - not much, but possibly enough to obstruct your path(s) en-route. Bansko?…
Skiing and Snowboarding

by BGtravel 26 January 2012

Borovets is one of the biggest mountain resorts in Bulgaria. It is located at an elevation of 1300 m on the northern slopes of Rila Mountain…
Airport Transfer to and from Borovets

by bgairporttransfer 20 January 2012

We can accommodate your needs with a variety of vehicles catering(Taxi, Minivan, Minibus and Bus) for groups of all sizes. -Airport Trans…
RE: Bitta Money Back In Our Pockets.

by ThriftySolitude 20 December 2011

Kamenitza beer being one of my personal favourites and also to blame for my poor snowboarding whilst on a stag week to Borovets a couple…
RE: Skiing in Bulgaria

by ThriftySolitude 19 December 2011

Borovets is good if you also enjoy the party atmosphere in the evening. The runs at Borovets may not be that challenging if you're an…
RE: Skiing in Bulgaria

by daveelmstrom 19 December 2011

Bansko and Borovets seem to be the most popular ski resorts. I'm not much of a skiier myself, but I have heard good things about the runs…
Re: Advanced Skiing in Eastern Europe (December)

by erapo 16 December 2011

I think that there are plenty of ski resorts where you can go on skiing. In Bulgaria Borovets, Bansko and Pamporovo are really good. The…
Re: Where to ski in eastern europe?

by renald 07 December 2011

Check out the best ski resorts of Bansko, Borovets and few smaller resorts like Chepelare and Vitosha.
RE: School holidays - winter 2012

by asfarasisee 02 December 2011

I study in Bulgaria, and my university has its winter vacation from the 16th of December to the 16th of January. I don't know what the…
School holidays - winter 2012

by maenad 29 November 2011

I want to go skiing in Bulgaria in Jan-Feb 2012, but prefer to avoid school-group time if possible. I am off Jan 14 - Feb 7. Which would…
Re: Winter Weather

by karavansarays 25 October 2011

There is usually a lot of snow in the mountains after mid December so if you like skiing then this is your place. The main resorts are…
RE: Advanced Skiing in Eastern Europe (December)

by battybilly 24 October 2011

The cheapest - but not necessarily the best skiing in Eastern Europe, is in Bulgaria. You might find one or two things cheaper elsewhere…
RE: Skiing in Romania

by battybilly 01 October 2011

To add an idea your list.... Skiing in Bulgaria is very cheap - probably the cheapest in the world. Cheap accommodation bought on spec…
Some specific questions relating to Rila and Pirin

by gogan 29 August 2011

Hi, I and a small group of 3 people will be doing a trekking in Bulgaria. Combined with some good book guides and the internet, we manage…
Re: Plovdiv to Rila Monastery without car

by karavansarays 04 August 2011

You are welcome:) Just a few more things - Plovdiv is really hot in this time of the year and the bus Plovdiv - Blagoevgrad stops in Borovet…
RE: Two weeks Belgrade to Sofia with a focus on wonders of nature

by daveelmstrom 04 August 2011

I think the hike to Musala is best done from Borovets, a ski resort in Bulgaria. Buses from Sofia go to nearby Samakov. http://www.lonelypl…
RE: Plovdiv to Rila Monastery without car

by keithlackie 04 August 2011

Thanks again karavansarays! The plan is to get the train from Istanbul to Plovdiv, hang out there for a few days, then get either a train…
Re: Plovdiv to Rila Monastery without car

by karavansarays 03 August 2011

Hi Keith, well, going the other way to Rila monastery is the better option:)) You still need to plan at least one overnight stop. There…
RE: Plovdiv to Rila Monastery without car

by keithlackie 03 August 2011

Karavansarays, you've been a great help! Thank you. Something that comes to mind, would be to go to Borovetz first, climb Musala, and…
Re: Plovdiv to Rila Monastery without car

by karavansarays 03 August 2011

Hi there, you can take a bus to Blagoevgrad from Plovdiv, it will take you about 4h. From Blagoevgrad there are connections to the Rila…
Re: Bus from Sofia to Borovets

by kitiyoda 19 July 2011

If you want to use public bus transportation from Sofia to Samokov, you need to get to the small Avtogara Yug (South Bus Station) in Sofia.…
Eastern Europe skiing in early December? (Group holiday ideas...)

by idioteqnician 18 July 2011

Does anyone have any recommendations? My friend celebrates his 30th birthday on December 4. He keeps talking about Eastern Europe so…
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…
RE: bulgaria by public transport

by anamisho 06 May 2011

I know, I`m pretty late, but may be someone else will need more info about Rila and Vada hut. There is not direct transport to the hut,…