Links
Listed below are links that have proved useful to me while traveling and living in Bulgaria. You’ll find specific links to cities, museums and other tourist attractions under all the appropriate blog articles. Although the section lists are by no means exhaustive – there are countless sites on Bulgaria travel – I’ve limited it to ones that provide the most detailed information and guides, but please feel free to comment and add any you’ve found that I’ve missed!
Travel & Transport
www.bdz.bg/index-en.php – organise your train journey through the Bulgarian State Railway’s website.
www.etapgroup.com/?lang=_en and http://biomet.bg/english/ – Etap, Grup and Biomet are the main bus companies operating in Bulgaria.
www.inyourpocket.com/Bulgaria – informative website that pretty much covers everything you need to know about traveling in Bulgaria.
www.tmbulgaria.com/en/ – latest news and info on all aspects on the different sectors of tourism in Bulgaria.
www.bulgariainside.eu/en/ – extensive online travel guide to Bulgaria including eco and alternative travel.
Media
www.novinite.com/ – news from Bulgaria and the world by the Sofia News Agency
sofiaglobe.com/ – online version of the paper which covers news on Bulgaria and the world.
www.balkaninsight.com/en/page/bulgaria-home – excellent online paper covering the entire Balkan countries.
www.vagabond.bg/ – fantastic website version of the print magazine covering politics, travel, society and art which also includes a guide to Bulgaria and the Balkans.
www.bulgarianphotographynow.com/en – amazing photography by contemporary Bulgarian artists.
Expat
www.expats.bg/ – http://www.questbg.com/ – http://www.expat-blog.com/en/destination/europe/bulgaria/ – these sites provide essential information for anyone thinking of making the move to Bulgaria, and the ones that have!
www.energo-pro.bg/index.php?lang=en – if you need to find out how much your electric bill is, or for any other information, head to Bulgaria’s biggest energy provider website.
www.in-bulgaria.eu/ – http://www.mybulgaria.info/ – have a question about Bulgaria? These two sites offer forums and information on anything relating to Bulgaria and are answered by expats and visitors to the country.
General
www.bulgaria-map.info/ – http://www.bgmaps.com/en – two websites offering map downloads and detailed road maps.
www.brilltravel.com/about-bulgaria/cultural-traditions-and-events/cultural-events-calendar & https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/bulgaria/festivals to find out when all the festivals and celebrations are happening in Bulgaria.