There’s nothing like a stroll down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées after a $10 gelato, a week long stay in London at a $200/night mediocre hotel or a $15 beer at a club in New York City…Not. While dropping bills might be ok for those with only two weeks of holiday a year, I personally can’t afford to … keep reading
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Being one of the largest of the Balkans – Bulgaria is an excellent place for a road trip. Despite recently becoming a member of the EU, enough of the country still remains untouched enough to guarantee a glimpse into the traditional Bulgarian way of life and unspoiled wilderness. You can expect beautiful green countryside, friendly locals and … keep reading
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After spending four days in Sofia, I needed to get the F*** out for a minute. My new friend Téodora who I actually met through CouchSurfing (check out that website if you don’t know what it is!) suggested we check out one of the many beautiful monasteries near Sofia. Bulgarians love getting out of the city, and … keep reading
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The final leg of my two week travel to Eastern Europe culminated in Sofia, Bulgaria. I took the bus from Plovdiv which took about two hours and offered some pretty nice scenery. Bulgarians have the most owned property per capita in the world, and much of it is not developed, ensuring that much of the … keep reading
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Plovdiv, Bulgaria is a really nice place to visit after being in a bustling city. It is the second largest city in Bulgaria, but is still rather small and relaxed. The population of the entire country is only 7.5 million people, with the capital and largest city, Sofia, only having a little over a million. … keep reading
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So I began my journey westward from Turkey to Bulgaria yesterday, and after hearing how miserable the bus ride is, I decided to take the train. The train left Istanbul at 10 PM and was supposed to reach Plovdiv, Bulgaria the next day at 10 AM…12 hours…Shit. I had read online that there were … keep reading
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