The Ultimate Day Trips from Sofia, Bulgaria

In this post, we have put together some of our favourite day trips from Sofia and have included some super useful tips and local knowledge.

Hiking the 7 Rila Lakes, Bulgaria – All You Need to Know

In this post we detail all you need to know before hiking the 7 Rila Lakes, including how to get there from Sofia, when to go, what to see and loads more useful tips!

How to Visit Rila Monastery from Sofia in a Day

In this post, we have provided options for travel from Sofia and a detailed guide about how to visit Rila Monastery from Sofia in a day. As usual, we have included out helpful tips and some useful local knowledge.

Over 20 of the Best Things to Do in Sofia in the Autumn

We have put together our recommendations for the best things to do in Sofia in the Autumn. The weather is still really nice at this time of year. It can be chilly at night but there is a lot of sun during the day and it has a nice warmth – perfect for exploring!

The Very Best Ways to Get Around Sofia, Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s ancient capital is a wonderful city to explore and, in this post, we detail all the best ways to get around Sofia.

Easy Bulgarian Shopska Salad Recipe – A Refreshing Taste of the Balkans

Bulgarian Shopska Salad As the air begins to warm up and summer is starting to appear on the horizon, we would like to share some authentic Balkan summer dishes. The Bulgarian Shopska Salad is a…

9 + Exciting Off the Beaten Track Things to Do in Sofia

Sofia is the small, yet charming, capital city of Bulgaria. She does not have the same touristic pull as cities like Paris or Rome, but don’t let that put you off! With a long and…

Hiking Beautiful Vitosha Mountain, Sofia

Hiking Vitosha Mountain “Come on!” shouts my guide as we move into a jog. A downpour is imminent, the sky has become dark and the air cooler. “We’re nearly there!” Leaping over streams, crouching under…