Cecil
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Off to Sofia for a stag do this weekend. Anybody been with any tips or recommendations?
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Anyone been to Bulgaria?
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BensGrandad
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Went to Bulgaria 2006 for a holiday but at the opposite end of the country to Sofia. It was the cheapest place I have ever been to for food and drink. Beer (lager type) was about 30p a pint, cocktails in a 5 star hotel were less than £1.00 and a meal of 1/2 Chicken & Chips and a pint was less than £3.00. Bus fares were about 20p return. 7 days full board was £155.00
It may be dearer now because they have joined the EU and everything goes up when a country does that .
It may be dearer now because they have joined the EU and everything goes up when a country does that .
rusty redeyes
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Same as, went to Sunny Beach in 2005 and defo cheap as chips. Outside the resort area the country is very very basic, 3rd world standards and the food was a bit ropey.
Gully
Monkey in a seagull suit.
I had a great uncle who went there, he spent two weeks walking around picking up litter...when I asked him what he made of the place he just said "tidy"...
Juan Albion
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Went there in the communist era. Not exactly wonderful. All week there were only two drinks on offer: apple juice or a rough apricot brandy. Money exchange was done with the waiter behind a pillar in the restaurant - got 7 times the official rate though.
I suspect this is completely irrelevant to your impending trip.
I suspect this is completely irrelevant to your impending trip.
Them and Romania still lag far behind the majority of the EU, so I'd assume it is still far cheaper.
clippedgull
Hotdogs, extra onions
Juan Albion
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Uncle Buck
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From memory the local beer was awful (Astika?) and there was a bear changed to a tree outside the main railway station. Oh and the taxi played chicken with a tram.
That was in 1999.
That was in 1999.
Juan Albion
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Now that's blooming impressive!
footychick
Nicola
My brother went there a couple of years ago.
Gully
Monkey in a seagull suit.
...has he returned yet?
footychick
Nicola
Gully
Monkey in a seagull suit.
Just thinking that if he hadn't then it might suggest that Bulgaria is really good!
maffew
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I travelled round Bulgaria quite a bit a few years ago, dont remember too many details about Sofia wasnt there for too long
The main struggle was language. Not many people spoke English back then (fair enough). Communicating was difficult cos Bulgarian is quite tricky, a few words though would be very helpful for you to learn. I didnt even know that they use the Cyrillic alphabet so my maps were utterly useless, was completely lost when we got off the plane
Bulgarians who knew a bit of english were very keen to help you if they could, the people were friendly. Are you just staying in Sofia?
The main struggle was language. Not many people spoke English back then (fair enough). Communicating was difficult cos Bulgarian is quite tricky, a few words though would be very helpful for you to learn. I didnt even know that they use the Cyrillic alphabet so my maps were utterly useless, was completely lost when we got off the plane
Bulgarians who knew a bit of english were very keen to help you if they could, the people were friendly. Are you just staying in Sofia?
maffew
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oh the beer zagorka I remember being ok. And as said it is extremely cheap for beer/food/transport.
If you are getting the bus from the airpot into town, they (used to) charge for your bag as well! Thats right you have to buy a ticket for your bag as if it was another person or they (may) fine you. You need to get your ticket before getting on. I tried to argue the toss but it was actually the rules I later learned
If you are getting the bus from the airpot into town, they (used to) charge for your bag as well! Thats right you have to buy a ticket for your bag as if it was another person or they (may) fine you. You need to get your ticket before getting on. I tried to argue the toss but it was actually the rules I later learned