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Re: Is Sofia a nice city to visit?

by PeterSkipp 02 April 2012

Depends what you want. Sofia does have some unique Roman-onwards historical sites. The downside is, they are few and small. It would…
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…
RE: Sofia Advice

by Bassalegboy 25 February 2012

Agree with the above. Public transport is not great but not bad either. When I was there in November there was a lot of work being done…
Re: getting from Bulgaria to Romania

by PeterSkipp 31 January 2012

Trains are safe. You do get low-grade fringe criminals hawking cheapo cigarettes, rip-off watches, Zippo lighters made in Russia, or occasio…
RE: Where to ski in eastern europe?

by battybilly 07 December 2011

*2.... Are you familiar with Vitosha and Chepelare Ski? I've never done 'em. Any good?
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: Sofia to nis to sarajevo

by daveelmstrom 03 November 2011

Here are the weather averages for Sofia, so you can be the judge about whether it's a nice time to visit. http://www.weatherbase.com/weathe…
Sofia Trip Report - Long

by bleen68 20 August 2011

I mentioned upon our return from Bulgaria that I'd post more detail when time allowed. It finally has. Our first stop on our nine day…
On foot through Bulgaria

by nickscrutiny 27 July 2011

This December I'm setting out to walk across Europe -- from Holland through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and…
RE: Beautiful sights and free things to do...

by daveelmstrom 12 July 2011

As mentioned above, some more rural areas, especially in the mountains might offer better hiking opportunities. In Veliko Tarnovo, there…
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: Easy Hikes

by karavansarays 08 July 2011

The Seven Lakes lift works and it will take you high up the easy way. The Rila lakes hut, which is by the last station of the lift serves…
RE: Easy Hikes

by daveelmstrom 07 July 2011

The easiest hiking area near those cities is probably Mount Vitosha. There are ski lifts up to the top of the mountain which start in…
RE: Recommendations for a day trip from Sophia

by daveelmstrom 16 June 2011

It's tough to recommend something without knowing what you are interested in doing or seeing. With that said, here are some ideas. -…
RE: Plan for Bulgaria Trip

by anamisho 25 May 2011

It`s very easy to kill a day or two in Sofia:)) It might be not so post-card beautiful as Plovdiv or VT, but it`s a very happening city..…
RE: Day trips from Sofia

by daveelmstrom 08 May 2011

Longer day trip ideas: - Rila Monastery (it can be a hassle getting there by public transportation, so I usually recommend joining an…
Feedback Sofia, Plovdiv, Karlovo, Bachkovo

by chiliane 20 April 2011

I am just coming back from eight days in Bulgaria. I stayed roughly four days in Sofia and four days in Plovdiv and surroundings. SOFIA:…
RE: Istanbul - Belgrade (things to see & do?)

by daveelmstrom 12 April 2011

I think your idea to pick four countries makes sense, and I think you should pick them so they make sense geographically. For example,…
Re: day trip to Koprivshtitsa by public transport from Sofia or Plodiv?

by ausieo 29 January 2011

Thanks to both of you. I've just about made up my mind to add another day in Sofia so we can try and make Koprivshtita a day trip. We…
RE: Eastern Europe....for both outdoor lovers and children? Is it possible?

by daveelmstrom 01 January 2011

A couple of other ideas: -- Ski lifts. They can be a fun ride for kids, and get you to some spectacular hiking opportunities. Several…
Sofia for New Year

by adamski_ 23 December 2010

hey guys, I'm off to Sofia in a few days (i should have written this weeks ago), but there are 9 of us heading there so can anyone reccom…
short trip sofia- plovdiv, low budget

by jallegondam 27 October 2010

Flew Wizz-air, incl. 1 way transport to the hostel, 53 € return, booked a room in The Rooms for 18,50, situated in the older town, pop…
RE: town of blagoevgrad versus Rila monestery

by daveelmstrom 19 October 2010

#1 is correct. Blagoevgrad is OK, but not really worth going out of your way to see. The only issue is that the Rila Monastery can be…
RE: 3 days in Sofia (or around?)

by daveelmstrom 02 September 2010

Just to add that I wouldn't rent a car to see Boyana (or Vitosha or the history museum). You can catch public transportation pretty easily…
RE: 3 days in Sofia (or around?)

by daveelmstrom 02 September 2010

I think you could fill two days in Sofia pretty easily. The city doesn't get the great reviews from travelers that other capital cities…