Category: Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a Balkan nation in Europe known for Black Sea coastline.

  • Capital city: Sofia.
  • Main language spoken: Bulgarian. (Note: Not many locals speak English)
    • Basic Greetings in Bulgarian: Zdraveite (Hello), Blagodarya ti (Thank you).
  • Currency: Bulgarian Lev (Lev).
    • Forex Exchange: Currency can be exchanged at any international airports.
  • Tourist visa: Visa is required to enter Bulgaria (latest information can be found on their Immigration website). For Australian citizens, visa is not required if traveling only for 90 days.
  • Best time to visit: Low season – April to May and September to October. High season – June to August.
  • Adapter required (power points): Type C and E plug.
  • Driving licence: International unexpired valid driving licence is required.

Travel Guide | 7 hours in Sofia (Bulgaria, Europe)

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Sofia was never in my travel itinerary. I had planned for a week in Bucharest and when I had covered pretty much all the places around Bucharest, I was not sure what else to do. And that’s when I stumbled upon Sofia in Bulgaria. I had also considered Budapest in Hungary. But after researching on…

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