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Running in Bulgaria – From Saturday 5Ks to the Sofia Marathon
Running has been part of my life in Bulgaria almost since I first arrived here, although I certainly didn’t arrive…
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Airports in Bulgaria – Which Airport Should You Fly To?
Bulgaria has four main airports with scheduled passenger flights: Sofia, Plovdiv, Burgas and Varna. But they are very different in…
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Bulgaria and the Euro – The Big Change in 2026
After years of talking about it, Bulgaria adopted the EURO on 1 January 2026, officially saying goodbye to the Bulgarian…
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Tram Number 5 – A Legend in Sofia
When I originally wrote this article back in 2016, Tram Number 5 had unexpectedly become part of my everyday life…
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What to do in an Emergency in Bulgaria
It’s always useful to know where to find the right information when travelling, particularly when it comes to healthcare, emergency…
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Driving In Bulgaria – What You Need To Know
Driving is one of the best ways to explore Bulgaria. Some of our favourite places are outside the major cities,…
