Plovdiv is pronounced as ˈplôvˌdif. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a history of over 8,000 years. The city has had many names, such as Eumolpia, Philippopolis, Pulpudeva, Trimontium and Filibe. The modern name Plovdiv comes from the Slavic word for “city on the river”. Read Post

Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. It is in the western part of the country, at the foot of the Vitosha mountain range. Sofia is an important economic, cultural and educational center of the country, home to many universities, museums and theaters. As of the latest census, Sofia has a population of 1,288,114, making it the most populous city in Bulgaria. Read Post

Varna is the third largest city in Bulgaria and the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, located in the Northern Bulgaria region. It is not the capital of Bulgaria. Varna is commonly known as the maritime capital of Bulgaria, serving as the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine. The population of Varna is 334,662 as of the latest. The city has seen growth from its population of 89,748 in 1950, although the growth rate has been relatively slow in recent years. Read Post

I’d expected Bulgarian food to be very heavy with lots of meat and greasy sauces. Instead, I discovered that Bulgarian cuisine is pretty diverse. I got lovely Bulgarian soups, huge salads, and delicious oven dishes based on Bulgarian recipes that have been passed on forRead Post

Want to get some fun facts about Bulgaria before traveling to the country? I’ve got you covered! Below, you can find 59 interesting facts about Bulgaria, covering history, culture, food and more.   Fun facts about Bulgaria This post is part of a series ofRead Post

When I visited Bulgaria, I did it with my friend Amanda and Anita, an ex-colleague of my dad. Anita’s Bulgarian and loves her country so much that she wanted me to experience it. But not only the country, also the Bulgarian people. Now, Bulgaria isRead Post