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How Much Should I Budget for a Trip to Bulgaria?

Are you planning a trip to Bulgaria and wondering how much you should budget? Bulgaria is known for being an affordable destination, offering travelers a wide range of experiences without breaking the bank.
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2026 Bank Holidays in Bulgaria

Planning a trip to Bulgaria in 2026? Use this travel calendar guide with official public holidays, school breaks, and practical tips to avoid peak traffic on roads and at Sofia, Varna, and Burgas airports.

Get Ready for the Winter

Don't Miss Destinations

Architecture

Arapovski Monastery

Situated in Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains, the Arapovski Monastery highlights the country’s cultural and religious legacy. Constructed in the mid-19th century, the St. Nedelya church...

The Srebarna Biosphere Reserve

The Saint Sofia Church

Cape Kaliakra

Stone Wedding near Zimzelen

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FAQ About Bulgaria

A to Z How To

How do I get from Sofia airport to my hotel?

You can use a taxi, transfer, metro, or a public bus to reach from Sofia airport to Sofia city. Riding time varies from 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the transportation method

How to drive a manual transmission car?

Emergency Care in Bulgaria: 112, Hospitals & Who Covers The Cost

Camping in Bulgaria

Winter Driving Safety Tips in Bulgaria

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Moments from Bulgarian History

The Karanovo System

Delving into the depths of Southeastern Europe's ancient past, the Karanovo System serves as an archaeological compass, guiding us through the intricate labyrinth of Neolithic and Early Bronze Age cultures.

Vinča-Karanovo Culture

5500 BC - 4500 BC
The Vinča-Karanovo culture, thriving between 5500 BCE and 4500 BCE, was a pivotal Neolithic civilization in the Balkans, particularly in present-day Bulgaria.

How To Classify Bulgaria’s Prehistoric Cultures

Archaeologists divide the prehistoric era in Bulgaria into a series of distinct archaeological cultures, each defined by characteristic artifacts, settlement patterns, and chronology.

Bulgaria Archaeology 2025 — What Was Dug, What Was Found, and What It Changes

Discover Bulgaria’s top 2025 archaeological finds—from Thracian gold to Black Sea harbors—reshaping ancient history with groundbreaking excavations.

The Bulgaria-North Macedonia Railway Tunnel: a 140‑year story

How the Sofia–Skopje railway and the Deve Bair tunnel went from 1910 optimism and 1940s concrete to a 2020s EU‑backed comeback.

Kids

Blood Typing: Understanding Why It Matters for Safe Transfusions

Age 14+
Kids
A clear, student-friendly guide to blood typing that explains ABO and Rh groups, forward and reverse typing, blood typing trays and kits, and why accurate testing is essential before blood transfusions.

Ancient Rome Unit Test – MYP Grade 8

Age 14+
Kids
Grade 8 IB MYP Ancient Rome test (45 min): MCQ, source analysis, short writing, and group task—plus differentiated answer key and ATL skills.

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