Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherLonely Planet Romania & Bulgaria is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Absorb the vibrant landscape by hiking the Carpathians, relax on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, or experience the kaleidoscope of colours in the Bucovina Monasteries -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Romania and Bulgaria and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet Romania & Bulgaria Travel Guide:Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including folk culture, myths, history, visual arts, crafts, music, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, and wine Over 70 local mapsUseful features - including Top Experiences, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Outdoor ActivitiesCoverage of Sofia, Bucharest, Wallachia, the Black Sea Coast, Moldavia, Transylvania, Maramures, Crisana, Banat, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, the Danube, Kazanlak, Sibiu, the Danube Delta, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Romania & Bulgaria, our most comprehensive guide to Romania and Bulgaria, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times Read more

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist audiobook is for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Black Sea Boast Bulgaria by Gabriela Valcheva offers the inside scoop on the Bulgarian seaside. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. In this, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other audiobooks. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your destination. Read more

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new while traveling? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this guide is just for you.Sofia, Bulgaria by George Farley offers the inside scoop on Sofia. Most travel guides tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist Series, this audio will give you travel tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination.In this guide, you'll be given local advice that will help you throughout your stay. It will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you an excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other travel guides. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture of a place. By the time you finish listening, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination. Read more

Lonely Planet's Bulgarian Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Bulgarian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Explore the ancient Rila Monastery, discover the Pirin National Park and catch the sun on a Black Sea beach; all with your trusted travel companion.Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meaningsOrder with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoderSave time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertipsNever get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionaryBe prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminologyMeet friends with conversation starter phrasesGet your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guidesInside Lonely Planet's BulgarianPhrasebook and Dictionary:Full-colour throughoutUser-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categoriesSurvival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cuesConvenient features5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go10 Ways to Start a Sentence10 Phrases to Sound like a LocalListen For - phrases you may hearLook For - phrases you may see on signsShortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrasesQandA - suggested answers to questions askedCoversBasics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rulesPractical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transportSocial - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weatherSafe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditionsFood - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredientsThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet's Bulgarian Phrasebook and Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

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Don't just see the sights―get to know the people.Bulgaria, situated in southeastern Europe on the Black Sea, is one of Europe’s best-hidden secrets. A haven for nature and history buffs, this youngest member of the European Union has been riding a rollercoaster of radical transformation since emerging from the Eastern Bloc three decades ago, changing dramatically in many ways and yet preserving its own particular charm and slow-paced way of life.Invasions and waves of migration, dating back to neolithic and classical times, have contributed to a unique cultural mosaic. The seventh-century Bulgarian empire dominated the Balkans and was a powerhouse of Slavonic culture. Later, Ottoman conquest and Soviet influence left their mark on the national psyche.Culture Smart! Bulgaria provides a key to understanding the Bulgarian people. It outlines their long and complex history, shows you what everyday life is like there today, and offers advice on what to expect and how to navigate unfamiliar cultural terrain. This is a small country of proud and persevering people. Familiarize yourself with their traditions and way of life, and the warmth and hospitality you are shown in return will conquer your heart and bring you back time and again.Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas. Read more

We spent a week in Bulgaria in 2019, driving the roads, staying in towns around the country, and visiting attractions. The result of all this effort was to update our data for a new map of Bulgaria. This is a country that has been transformed by its entry into the European Union. Touristically, the country has benefitted by new investments in resort accommodations and by improvements to touristic attractions. The country is quite affordable to visit, the people are friendly, the weather is pleasant, the roads are generally very good, and accommodations are equal to other parts of Europe. We have changed the name somewhat to place an emphasis on rail travel. In concert with changing travel patterns, Bulgaria is renovating its passenger rail service, so we have included all lines carrying passengers. We have also updated the motorway network of the country. We have added a Top Attractions list to the artwork, and have updated the large inset map of Sofia. Provincial boundaries have not been included, as these are mostly local administrations, but the names have been included, as they are commonly used within the country. Read more

Lonely Planet's Romania and Bulgaria is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Absorb the vibrant landscape while hiking, or relax on the Black Sea coast; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Romania and Bulgaria Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to tryToolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travelColour maps and images throughoutLanguage - essential phrases and language tipsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsCovers Sofia, Bucharest, Wallachia, the Black Sea Coast, Moldavia, Transylvania, Maramures, Crisana, Banat, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, the Danube, Kazanlak, Sibiu, the Danube Delta, and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely PlanetRomania and Bulgaria, our most comprehensive guide to Romania and Bulgaria, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.About Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the captivating city of Sofia with our comprehensive travel guide, meticulously crafted to transform your visit into an unforgettable adventure. Packed with insider tips, expert insights, and practical advice, this guide is your passport to discovering the hidden gems, cultural treasures, and vibrant energy of Bulgaria's dynamic capital.Authored by seasoned travelers and Sofia enthusiasts, this guide draws on firsthand experiences, local knowledge, and in-depth research to provide you with an unparalleled understanding of Sofia's rich history, diverse culture, and thriving urban landscape. Our team of experts has explored every corner of the city, uncovering hidden treasures, unearthing historical gems, and immersing themselves in the pulse of Sofia's bustling streets.Benefits:Discover Sofia's Historic Charm: Immerse yourself in centuries of history as you wander through Sofia's ancient streets, marvel at majestic landmarks, and uncover the secrets of Bulgaria's capital.Experience Cultural Delights: From world-class museums and galleries to traditional music venues and lively theaters, Sofia offers a cultural feast for the senses.Indulge in Culinary Pleasures: Treat your taste buds to a gastronomic journey through Sofia's vibrant food scene, where traditional flavors and innovative cuisine collide in a symphony of taste sensations.Explore Outdoor Adventures: Venture beyond the city limits to discover breathtaking natural landscapes, scenic hiking trails, and adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities.Navigate Like a Local: With our insider tips and practical advice, you'll navigate Sofia's neighborhoods, transportation networks, and hidden gems like a seasoned traveler.This guide is not just a book—it's your key to unlocking the secrets of Sofia and experiencing the city like never before. With detailed maps, comprehensive listings, and invaluable recommendations, you'll have everything you need to create your own personalized Sofia adventure.Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, an outdoor enthusiast, or a culture vulture, Sofia has something to offer everyone. And with our guide in hand, you'll be able to dive deep into the heart of the city, uncovering hidden treasures, experiencing unforgettable moments, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.So why wait? Take the first step towards your Sofia adventure today and let our guide be your trusted companion every step of the way. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, a family vacation, or a solo adventure, this guide has everything you need to make your trip to Sofia truly extraordinary.Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore one of Europe's most vibrant and captivating cities. Order your copy of our Sofia travel guide today and start planning the adventure of a lifetime. From historic landmarks to culinary delights, outdoor adventures to cultural experiences, Sofia awaits. Are you ready to unlock its secrets? Read more

Are you planning a visit to Bulgarian with your kids soon?Is Bulgaria your homeland and you want your kids to know more about it? This beautifully illustrated book series opens the world to young children (ages 3-8) to new cultures and experiences in a fun and engaging way.Mishi and Mashi are sisters. They travel around Europe with their parents and explore different countries. In Bulgaria, they visit the Rose Valley and the mysterious Buzludzha monument. In Plovdiv, they get creative in Kapana Fest then hop on the cable car in Vitosha mountain and have a bird view over the capital ot Bulgaria - Sofia. These, and many more adventures await the girls in beautiful Bulgaria!There is a hidden animal on each page, which is very popular and loved in Bulgaria. Find it, and you will learn many interesting facts about it!Easy reading with big letters, suitable for preschoolers and early readers.Also in the series: Mishi and Mashi go to England, Mishi and Mashi go to Greece, Mishi and Mashi go to Italy, Mishi and Mashi go to Spain, Mishi and Mashi go to Portugaland Mishi and Mashi go to Germany. Read more

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Visit and explore Bulgaria, immersing yourself in culture, history, and food. Stroll through Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, or stop by the ancient countryside villages of Koprivshtitsa and Veliko Tarnovo.From top restaurants, bars, and clubs to standout scenic sites and walks, our insider tips are sure to make your trip outstanding. Whether you're looking for unique and interesting shops and markets, or seeking the best venues for music and nightlife, we have entertainment and hotel recommendations for every budget covered in our Eyewitness Travel Guide.Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Bulgaria. Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. Area maps marked with sights. Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations.With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Bulgaria truly shows you the country as no one else can.Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more.DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide. Visit TravelDK.com to learn more. Read more

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisherWith Lonely Planet's Bulgarian Phrasebook, let no barriers - language or culture - get in your way. Grab this phrasebook and soak up the sun at a Black Sea beach, drop by the medieval town of Veliko Tarnovo, or visit Bulgaria's best spiritual treasure, Rila Monastery. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture ? a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience. Order the right meal with our menu decoder Never get stuck for words with our 3500-word two-way dictionary We make language easy with shortcuts, key phrases & common Q&As Feel at ease, with essential tips on culture & manners Coverage includes: Basic language tools such as pronunciation, phrases for getting out and about, being social, food, safe travel, sustainable travel and two dictionaries Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet and Ronelle Alexander. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' -The New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

Did you know that Bulgaria is home to Europe's oldest continuously inhabited city, Plovdiv, which dates back over 6,000 years?If this topic interests you and your little one then get ready for some fun and giggles.It is hard to find the time to teach your child about the world around them. Luckily, in Facts About Bulgaria, we've made it easy. Our book contains a diverse selection of the most interesting facts about Bulgaria that will provide your child with hours of bonding and exploring.What you will find in our book:High-quality illustrationsInteresting Facts about Bulgaria Useful Bulgaria Travel Tips and Same best Places with photosPerfect for homeschooling, language development and for school holidaysSo what are you waiting for? Get your little kid a copy today! Read more

“Remarkable: a book about borders that makes the reader feel sumptuously free.” ―Peter PomerantsevIn this extraordinary work of narrative reportage, Kapka Kassabova returns to Bulgaria, from where she emigrated as a girl twenty-five years previously, to explore the border it shares with Turkey and Greece. When she was a child, the border zone was rumored to be an easier crossing point into the West than the Berlin Wall, and it swarmed with soldiers and spies. On holidays in the “Red Riviera” on the Black Sea, she remembers playing on the beach only miles from a bristling electrified fence whose barbs pointed inward toward the enemy: the citizens of the totalitarian regime.Kassabova discovers a place that has been shaped by successive forces of history: the Soviet and Ottoman empires, and, older still, myth and legend. Her exquisite portraits of fire walkers, smugglers, treasure hunters, botanists, and border guards populate the book. There are also the ragged men and women who have walked across Turkey from Syria and Iraq. But there seem to be nonhuman forces at work here too: This densely forested landscape is rich with curative springs and Thracian tombs, and the tug of the ancient world, of circular time and animism, is never far off.Border is a scintillating, immersive travel narrative that is also a shadow history of the Cold War, a sideways look at the migration crisis troubling Europe, and a deep, witchy descent into interior and exterior geographies. Read more

LEARN ABOUT BULGARIA!Kids are incredibly curious about the world around them and its easy to see why!The culture, the beauty, the landmarks, the food - it is simply fascinating. In this book, we cover all of those magical elements about BULGARIA in a digestible and engaging way!Combining fun and education, we use real-life images to help your child learn about the country.What you can expect from this bookEasy to understand reading designed for early readersAwesome images and interesting factsInformation about the country, demographics, culture, customs, attractions, climate, music and sportsAll things BULGARIAGet your child excited about learning about this amazing country with the help of this gem of a book. Read more

Picture book of BulgariaExperience the country Bulgaria in this picture book without words (only the name of the place in the photo). See stunning photos of the capital Sofia, beaches by the black sea, the cities of Plovdiv, Sozopol, culture and much more. Contains 38 images of Bulgaria.A perfect way to remember the city, a gift for someone who just moved there, has always lived there, him- or herself or why not for someone who has never visited before?Contains beautiful and unique images. This book contains 38 images of beautiful Bulgaria.8.5x11 inchesHigh qualityFull color38 imagesClick on "Travel Coffee Table Books" for links to all the books in the series. Or check out my other series "Nostalgia Coffee Table Books”. Read more

Discover Bulgaria in all its splendor and diversity! Our book "All you need to know about Bulgaria" offers you an in-depth and fascinating journey through this unique country on the Balkan Peninsula.Immerse yourself in Bulgaria's rich history, from the Thracians to the present day, and learn how this country has been shaped by different cultures and influences. Explore the impressive Bulgarian nature, from the majestic mountainous regions to the picturesque Black Sea coast.Our book covers all aspects of Bulgaria, from language and culture to art, literature, music and architecture. Read about the culinary delights of Bulgaria, from traditional dishes to exquisite wine and spirits. Learn more about Bulgaria's contribution to space exploration and its unique nature reserves.This book is a unique opportunity to explore Bulgaria from home. It is a textbook-only that provides you with all the information you need about this amazing country. Be inspired by the fascinating stories and facts about Bulgaria and maybe even plan your own trip there.Bulgaria is waiting to be discovered by you, and this book is the ideal travel companion. Immerse yourself in the world of Bulgaria and order your copy today! Read more

More powerful than a fistful of euros, reaching further than a Eurailpass, this phrasebook is more entertaining than Eurovision! From the Mediterranean to Scandinavia, Turkey to Sweden, this is your ticket to 15 languages, a whole continent of culture, and the ultimate European adventure 15 languages with mini-dictionariesHandy pronunciation guide throughoutEasy coloured-tab navigationUseful phrases This phrasebook covers: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish Swedish and Turkish Read more

After years on the outside, Bulgaria has finally made it into the EU club in 2007, but beyond the cliches about undrinkable wine, cheap property and assassins with poison-tipped umbrellas, the country remains a largely unknown quantity. Born on the muddy outskirts of Sofia, Kapka Kassabova grew up under Communism, got away just as soon as she could, and has loved and hated her homeland in equal measure ever since. In this illuminating and entertaining memoir, Kapka revisits Bulgaria and her own muddled relationship to it, travelling back to the scenes of her childhood, sampling its bizarre tourist sites, uncovering its centuries-old history of bloodshed and blurred borders, and capturing the absurdities and idiosyncrasies of her own and her country's past. Read more