The Rila Monastery is one of the most popular sites in Bulgaria. It’s an easy day trip from Sofia and the monastery itself is gorgeous and incredibly photogenic. After visiting, it’s no wonder why so many people add it to their Bulgarian itinerary. Whether you’re planning to visit the Rila Monastery on your own or …
Located two hours away from Sofia, Bulgaria, the Rila Lakes are a stunning slice of nature. These lakes were formed by glaciers and now sit nestled in the mountains, providing a fantastic backdrop. Hiking at these lakes is a very popular day trip from Sofia and as someone who enjoys hiking, I eagerly signed up …
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and odds are good you’re going to be starting or ending your trip to Bulgaria in the capital. There’s not a traditional Old Town, but there are plenty of interesting things to see from churches, ancient ruins dating back thousands of years, and even more. For first time visitors, …
Climb the hills for views of the city, wander the Old Town and Kapana Districts, and marvel at one of the best preserved ancient theaters in the world. Plovdiv only may be the second largest city in Bulgaria, but it certainly has a lot of things to see. With one day in Plovdiv, you can …
Veliko Tarnovo can feel a bit out of the way as you’re traveling across Bulgaria, but it actually makes a great stop as you break up the journey between the big cities of Sofia and Plovdiv and the small beach towns along the coast. Here, you’ll find ruins of fortresses, a gorgeous park, good food, …
Bulgaria has numerous cute towns dotting the coastline along the Black Sea, but Nessebar is a popular spot because its Old Town has been named a UNESCO world heritage site. Wander through the streets of the Old Town as you pass what feels like church after church after church. Nessebar has one of the highest …
Relax on the beach, wander through gardens, and day trip to one of the many nearby cultural towns. On a visit to Burgas, Bulgaria, you can do all of this and more. This city is definitely made for slowing down and relaxing and in this post, I’m going to cover everything you need to know …
Varna was my introduction to Bulgaria. It’s a city right on the Black Sea and the sea is what draws so many people here. So, of course one of the best things to do in Varna is to experience the Sea and its great beach, but there’s a few things you can do on your …
Bucharest is the capital of Romania and it’s a very popular starting point for trips to Romania. While it’s true that I think Transylvania is more exciting, many flights arrive to Romania in Bucharest and therefore I think it’s worth spending at least one day in Bucharest. Learn about the history of Romania as you …
Bran Castle is famous for being the inspiration for Dracula’s Castle and it feels like it’s one of those things that you just have to do when you visit Romania. The castle has its history, but much of it is fiction. Still, that doesn’t stop all of the tourists from visiting this fortress in this …
