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   RE: Tentative Bulgaria itinerary

   by Macedonian 24 May 2012

   RE: Rila from Skopje via Blagoevgrad. Yes you can skip going to Sofija first, Take bus from Skopje to Kavadarci i Macedonia, there you…

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   RE: Tentative Bulgaria itinerary

   by maenad 24 May 2012

   FYI - Veliko means "big" so people usually say "tarnovo" when they mean Veliko Tarnovo. Malko (little) tarnovo is in south-east Bulgaria…

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   RE: Booking huts around Rila National park

   by karavansarays 16 May 2012

   The link wasn't working so try this, it's the same but in English http://www.planinite.info/V_pomosht_na_turista/Hiji_i_zasloni_ENGL/index_…

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   RE: Accomodation at the Seven Lake on the Rila Mountain, Bulgaria

   by gibbox 15 May 2012

   Does any1 now a the best websites to look for and book the huts? Thanks

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   Re: exploring Bulgaria

   by karavansarays 22 April 2012

   Hi, from Sofia you can make a one day trip to Rila monastery, which is one of the major tourist destinations in Rila mountain. There are…

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   round trip BULGARIA, ROMANIA & MOLDOVA

   by lili_travelbug 22 April 2012

   Hi guys, I have about 15 days for these three countries in August: *BULGARIA (Sofia, Rila Mountains, Nesebâr) *ROMANIA (Brasov - Zar…

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   Re: Accomodation at the Seven Lake on the Rila Mountain, Bulgaria

   by stanovnik 20 April 2012

   Thanks for that info sculpture.

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   Re: Accomodation at the Seven Lake on the Rila Mountain, Bulgaria

   by sculpture 17 April 2012

   Hi, We have stayed twice in the rila hut near the chair lift. It was a good place to stay . the self service gestural was good. You need…

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   Re: Accomodation at the Seven Lake on the Rila Mountain, Bulgaria

   by stanovnik 16 April 2012

   I've discussed about it with friends, and we may take an option of staying somewhere down, not far from the lift. On the website I posted…

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    RE: 2 week trip to Balkans - enough to see? Or Latvia Estonia Lithuania?

    by welshwonderer 13 April 2012

    Hi, thanks for your reply! We definitely plan on visiting Plovdiv and Rila. Melnik sounds great too, hadn't heard of that. How long would…

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    Advice on trip - Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia & H, Croatia

    by welshwonderer 13 April 2012

    Hi all, Thanks for your advice yesterday, definitely gave us lots to think about. Wonder what people think of this route? To give you…

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    RE: 2 week trip to Balkans - enough to see? Or Latvia Estonia Lithuania?

    by daveelmstrom 12 April 2012

    Tons to do and see in the Balkans -- historic towns, beautiful mountain scenery, beautiful coastlines, lively cities, great food, etc.,…

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    RE: 2 week trip to Balkans - enough to see? Or Latvia Estonia Lithuania?

    by daveelmstrom 12 April 2012

    Tons to do and see in the Balkans -- historic towns, beautiful mountain scenery, beautiful coastlines, lively cities, great food, etc.,…

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    Re: Accomodation at the Seven Lake on the Rila Mountain, Bulgaria

    by karavansarays 09 April 2012

    Hi, Seven lakes is really only an hour away from the lift station, but offers very basic accommodation in rooms with 6-8 beds. You will…

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    Re: Accomodation at the Seven Lake on the Rila Mountain, Bulgaria

    by stanovnik 08 April 2012

    Thanks Botsko for that info and for sharing the album. Great photos.

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    RE: Accomodation at the Seven Lake on the Rila Mountain, Bulgaria

    by botsko 06 April 2012

    There is snow even in the late June there. Not much but still. I'm sharing an album. Enjoy! https://picasaweb.google.com/110511705303251657…

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    Re: Accomodation at the Seven Lake on the Rila Mountain, Bulgaria

    by stanovnik 06 April 2012

    Thanks, that's very informative. It says in the link I posted that there is also the Seven Lakes hut which offers rustic accomodation,…

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    RE: Accomodation at the Seven Lake on the Rila Mountain, Bulgaria

    by karavansarays 06 April 2012

    Hi, Ivan Vazov is the most isolated one, however it is deep in the high mountains and you need about 3 h trekking to get there. Skakavitza…

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    Re: Accomodation at the Seven Lake on the Rila Mountain, Bulgaria

    by stanovnik 04 April 2012

    Hi, Thanks for the reply. I found this website ( www.mountain-guide-bulgaria.com/?p=2118 ) where, beside the main hut close to the lift,…

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    RE: Cheap Travel To Rural Area in Eastern Europe Advice

    by etcap 02 April 2012

    >a relatively rural land in Eastern Europe that won't only be cheap but will also exhibit amazing scenery That looks like a description…

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    Re: Accomodation at the Seven Lake on the Rila Mountain, Bulgaria

    by karavansarays 02 April 2012

    Hi there, you have two options - the Rila Lakes hut, which is very civilized, more like a hotel really, and the very basic Seven lakes…

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    Accomodation at the Seven Lake on the Rila Mountain, Bulgaria

    by stanovnik 30 March 2012

    Hi, Me and my friends are planning to spend some 3 or so days in the area of the Seven Lakes on Rila Mountain, Bulgaria. I was wondering…

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    RE: 2 week trip in June in Bulgaria

    by daveelmstrom 26 March 2012

    When are you traveling? If between about mid-May and mid-September, you might want to organize some beach time for the teenagers. I…

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    RE: 2 week trip in June in Bulgaria

    by bleen68 26 March 2012

    I'd certainly add in some time to visit the fortress in Velinko. I am not sur e tsking the bus o Rila is as easy as you think but I will…

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    RE: Where best to book train from Veliko Tarnovo TO Ist and BACK k to Sofia

    by oldertrainfreak 22 March 2012

    Hey thanks Dave. Why am I not surprised I always get good info from you! I'm glad to know there's a Rila bureau in VT. I must have…