You could be forgiven for overlooking Bulgaria as a destination for your next getaway. This eastern European country sits just outside the well-trodden tourist trail that connects Greece, Croatia, ...

Celebrations in Bulgaria are strongly influenced by the Eastern Orthodox religious calendar, as well an opportunity to practice musical, culinary, ritual or costumed traditions which have been pres...

Bulgaria’s climate varies from a seasonal continental climate in the interior lowlands to temperate along the coast. Inland sees more seasonal weather with hot, humid summers and cold wet winters t...

Bulgaria is an atmospheric country with a long and sometimes difficult history that has produced a modern, vibrant civilization that retains its most charming elements of the past, including ancien...

Non-Bulgarians intending to visit the nation should first check the Republic of Bulgaria Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.mfa.bg/en/fdb/foreign/1) to determine whether a visa or othe...

Language Bulgarian is the oldest written Slavic language. It is the official language of Bulgaria and the mother tongue of just over 85 percent of the population. Most schools encourage students to...

Sofia Airport Sofia Airport (SOF) is located about three miles from downtown and is the main airport in Bulgaria, processing just under 3.5 million domestic and international passengers in 2011. Ov...

Bulgaria Taxis and Car Rental Taxis in Bulgaria do not generally have a good reputation as there are many unscrupulous and fraudulent operators milling about. The most reliable method of booking a ...

The prices in Bulgaria are often lower than in Western Europe, particularly for locally produced clothes, shoes and bags. Typical souvenir items include the famous rose oil, which is often very exp...

Bulgarian cuisine is heartier moreso than adventurous, usually based on meat, seafood, vegetables, cheese, and yogurt, with noticeable Greek and Turkish influences. The Bulgarian fruit brandy, raki...