Bulgaria After spending a quick night exploring the layers of history in the capital city of Sofia, it was time to head northeast toward our next major destination: the medieval mountain town of Veliko Tarnovo. While there is a railway connection between the two cities, taking the bus is widely considered the superior option for this […]
Bulgaria After spending two wonderful nights exploring the artistic streets and ancient hills of Plovdiv, it was time to move on to Bulgaria’s bustling capital city, Sofia. While a railway connection exists between the two cities, taking the long-distance bus is widely preferred by independent travelers because services are significantly more frequent and highly reliable. The […]
Bulgaria While the ancient town of Plovdiv has no shortage of inner-city charm, some of Bulgaria’s most dramatic cultural gems lie just on its scenic outskirts. Nestled in the Rhodope Mountains are two must-visit historical icons: Bachkovo Monastery, the country’s second-largest Eastern Orthodox sanctuary, and Asen’s Fortress (Asenova Krepost), a medieval stronghold perched high on a […]
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