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Tat007
Adventurer
Aug 10, 2008
Driving from Burgas to Varna 3 stars
Travel Tip: Bulgarian Black Sea Coast
Part of Topic Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

The distance is only 120 km and you would think that you would get there in an hour and a bit, but plan for at least 2 hours, closer to 3 hours if you are not familiar with the road. Most of the... [more]

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Tat007
Adventurer
Jul 26, 2008
A must-see 5 stars
Travel Tip: Pantokrator Church
Part of Topic Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

You cannot miss the Pantokrator Church if you are coming from the main entrance to the city, but if you have entered from a different place, then make sure to look it up. It is fairly well... [more]

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Tat007
Adventurer
Jun 26, 2008
Leave your silver jewelry at home 4 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Varna
Part of Topic Bulgarian Black Sea Coast
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Varna has numerous mineral springs and if you use one of the showers at the beach or go to the swimming pool in the Sea Park, you will notice that the water has distinct smell of sulphur. Be... [more]

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Tat007
Adventurer
Jun 25, 2008
Bird paradise 4 stars
Travel Tip: Srebarna Biosphere Reserve

Srebarna is a lake reserve close to the city of Silistra and has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list because of the exceptional variety of birds nesting there, some of them endangered... [more]

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Tat007
Adventurer
Jun 25, 2008
Let your imagination run wild 5 stars
Travel Tip: Komplex Pobitite kamani

Pobitite kamani is a large area of rock formations, taking the most peculiar forms – columns, statues, trunks of trees… wherever your imagination takes you. The formations are hollow and filled... [more]

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Tat007
Adventurer
Jun 23, 2008
Deceptive architecture 4 stars
Travel Tip: Sv. Bogoroditsa Church
Part of Topic Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

I could not tell it was a church from the outside – it resembled the surrounding houses and had a yard with the invariable fig tree in it. The church was built during the Ottoman domination when... [more]

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Tat007
Adventurer
May 28, 2008
Great non-alcoholic cocktails! 4 stars
Café Review: Malibu
Part of Topic Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

Malibu is a nice café in the centre of town, which I frequented while I was in Burgas. They had a wide range of non-alcoholic cocktails and I got somewhat addicted to them. The first time I... [more]

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Tat007
Adventurer
Apr 27, 2008
Natural beauty and history veiled in legends 5 stars
Travel Tip: Cape Kaliakra
Part of Topic Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

Cape Kaliakra is situated 12 km from Kavarna, close to the Romanian border. It stretches approximately 2 km into the sea and consists of white limestone, rising 60-70 m above the sea. It is very... [more]

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Tat007
Adventurer
Apr 16, 2008
A symbol of the Bulgarian spirit 5 stars
Travel Tip: Rila Monastery

The Rila Monastery is about 2.5 hours drive out of Sofia. The road through the mountain is very scenic, but also very winding. If you get car sick easily, keep that in mind and take some ginger... [more]

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Tat007
Adventurer
Apr 13, 2008
Get to know the local traditions 5 stars
Travel Tip: Ethnographic Museum
Part of Topic Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

I am Bulgarian and I still found the Ethnographic Museum very interesting. I would imagine it would be fascinating for someone unfamiliar with the Bulgarian culture. The museum tells the story of... [more]

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Tat007
Adventurer
Apr 11, 2008
Music, dance and festive atmosphere 5 stars
Travel Tip: International Folklore Festival
Part of Topic Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

This festival is on every year in August (I was there in 2007). The main event took place in the Open Air Theatre in the Sea Garden, but I could not go to any of the concerts, because of my... [more]

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Tat007
Adventurer
Apr 9, 2008
Quiet beach town 3 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Obzor
Part of Topic Bulgarian Black Sea Coast
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Obzor is a small town half way between Varna and Burgas. It is located in the outskirts of the Stara Planina Mountain and the higher areas of the town offers great views of the sea. In fact, Obzor... [more]
Tat007
Adventurer
Apr 5, 2008
Popular local restaurant 4 stars
Restaurant Review: Cheren Petyr
Part of Topic Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

This restaurant was recommended to me by a local friend of mine and indeed, it seemed very popular – it was full every time we went past. We made a reservation just to make sure we get a table.... [more]

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Tat007
Adventurer
Apr 4, 2008
Royal residence and cactuses 5 stars
Travel Tip: Botanic Garden
Part of Topic Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

The Botanic Garden with the residence of the Romanian queen Maria is the main attraction to visit in Balchik. Both the garden and the residence are quite small, but very pleasant, offering escape... [more]

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