Bulgaria
May - June 2014
In the south-east of Europe sits Bulgaria. Often overlooked and rarely read about. We decided to change that and are attempting 6 weeks of family travel in the 14th largest country in Europe. First stop, Sofia, for a few days of city life before retreating to the coast for some much needed rest and writing time.
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Chairlift To The Top Of The World In Panichishte & Bulgaria's Famous Rila Monastery
Bulgaria
Take a chairlift to the top of the world at Rila National Park (Panichishte). The air is clean, the view is unsurpassable. Then follow it up with a visit to Bulgaria's famous Rila Monastery for a truly unforgettable day.
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6 Places To Visit On Your Road Trip In Bulgaria: Varna, Veliko Tarnarvo, Plovdiv, Govedartsi, Rila & Sofia
Bulgaria
We had heard so much about several other beautiful destinations within Bulgaria that we knew we needed to set aside a few days to see them. We hired a car and made trips to Varna, Veliko Tarnarvo, Plovdiv, Govedartsi, Rila & Sofia.
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Don’t Eat Anywhere In Sunny Beach, Bulgaria… Until You’ve Read Point #3
Bulgaria
Finding good food in Sunny Beach was harder than dancing the waltz blindfolded through a minefield. There’s no argument. The town is set up for tourists. Diners that visit only once don’t encourage restaurants to try and leave a lasting impression. This is our comprehensive guide to help you find good quality food when visiting Sunny Beach.
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5 Things To Do With Kids In Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
We had 5 weeks in Sunny Beach before the crowds arrived, well almost. As June rolled on we found our hotel pool went from zero deck chairs, to hundreds of them. You will find most Sunny Beach attractions are unavailable until the summer season kicks in, but when it does there are lots of options to make the kids very happy.
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Resort Holiday In Sunny Beach For Just $99.50 Per Day
Bulgaria
Sunny Beach is a resort town located on the Black Sea in Bulgaria. It’s filled with hotels, restaurants and entertainment. English is widely spoken and nearly every restaurant offers a Sunday Roast. So how much did our month in Sunny Beach cost?
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Sunny Beach Waterpark Smack Down: Action vs Paradise
Bulgaria
As far as we know there are at least 5 waterparks in the Sunny Beach area, be it hotels, resorts and regular standalone parks. While we didn’t visit all of them we decided to review the two largest and most popular so you can decide which one is going to be the best choice for your vacation (aren’t we nice!). It's time for a Waterpark Smack Down!
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This Is Why I’m Always Going To Remember Khan’s Tent, Sunny Beach
Bulgaria
High above the resort town of Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, nestled in the hills sits Khan’s Tent. This is a restaurant that does things slightly different than the average restaurant. And don’t let the name fool you; it’s far more than a mere tent.
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Apartment Disaster At Sunny Beach: Slimy Green Swimming Pool Was Just The Beginning
Bulgaria
After a month of rapid nomadic travel we needed a break. We booked a 2-bedroom apartment in the hugely popular town of Sunny Beach, Bulgaria along the Black Sea coast. It sounded like a dream break. Unfortunately it quickly turned into a disaster.
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Our Night Time Bulgarian Joyride: Sofia To Sunny Beach By Bus
Bulgaria
Three. That’s how many options were available for making our way from Sofia to Sunny Beach, Bulgaria. Bus, train or plane. We chose the bus and it turned out to be the most convenient way and also the cheapest too.