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More London to Plovdiv flights started

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:50:00 +0100

Ryan air added more flights from London to Plovdiv. This will bring the flights to three weekly. Ryan air started to operate first flights from London to Plovdiv back in November 2010. A Ryanair flight from Plovdiv to Frankfurt is scheduled to start at the end of March....

Hundred years of Bulgarian Aviation

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:02:00 +0100

Bulgaria celebrates hundred years of aviation since first military flight on November 6th 1912. The Graf Ignatievo airbase in the district of Plovdiv will open doors for visitors and will host an Open flying machine day on the occasion of the Aviation Day and the Day of the Air Forces. The...

Bulgaria air gets new Embraer Jets

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:07:00 +0100

Bulgaria air is acquiring new Embraer Jet. The plane made in Brazil has 108 seats. Hundred of them in economy and 8 in business. By October 2012, Bulgaria air will receive total of 9 Embraer Jets. Bulgaria air is investing, expanding and renewing flight park in time of economy crisis....

New flight to Varna from Budapest

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:31:00 +0100

Wizz air announced that will start operating flights from Budapest to Varna. The Hungarian Airline will start operating the flight from June 18 this year. Wizz air is a low cost carrier that will also start flights to Palma de Mallorca and Milan.

Happy Granny Marta’s Day!

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:57:00 +0100

Happy Granny Marta’s Day! Bulgarian tradition celebrates the 1st of March as Granny Marta’s Day. On that day we believe the winter steps away and the new boosting spring life starts. Everyone gets a decoration, made of white and red thread - either as a bracelet around...

Flights to and from Sofia updated news

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:11:00 +0100

After Malev airlines stopped operating many airlines were in a hurry to grab more market shares. Sofia airport proved to be a major European airport and many airlines want to service flights to Sofia. Bulgaria air start new destination from Sofia to Prague from 26 March 2012. Bulgarian...

Flights Sofia to Prague

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:53:00 +0100

New destination is coming up for flights from Sofia to Europe. Starting March 26 2012 Bulgaria air will start operating flight from Sofia to Prague. Bulgaria air will have six weekly flights from Sofia to Prague. On Saturday there will be no flights to Prague. Bulgaria air will keep its code...

Airport Bourgas ( Burgas)

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 05:39:00 +0200

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Bulgaria Might Launch Direct Flights to China

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:03:00 +0100

The opportunities for launching a direct airline between Bulgarian and China have been surveyed during a visit of a high-ranking Chinese delegation in Sofia. The direct Bulgaria- China flights were on the agenda of the meeting between Bulgaria's Deputy Minister of Economy,...

Madona Inn

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:45:00 +0100

Falkovets is a neighborhood that was formed around an inn where people used to take a rest on the road to the former market in Ruzhintsi. Because of that fact local Mladenovi family decided to expand its already successful business Hotel-Tavern Madona in Belogradchik with a new family own Madona...

Hotel-Tavern Madona

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:22:00 +0100

The family hotel located in a small quiet street at the upper end of Belogradchik is the good place to view the fortress and the surrounding miracles of nature at leisure.Madona offers warm hospitality of the hosts, a cozy dining room and a yard lush with flowers and interesting wood and ceramic...

Carriage of products of animal origin to EU

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:39:00 +0100

There are strict procedures and veterinary controls on the introduction of products of animal origin into the European Union. Due to the risk of travelers importing disease into the European Union, through products of animal origin carrying pathogens that cause infectious diseases in animals...

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:34:00 +0100

NIKI flying 3 Sofia-Vienna Flights Daily

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:24:00 +0100

Low-cost airline NIKI, also known as FlyNIKI, has launched a new daily flight from Bulgaria's capital Sofia to Vienna. Thus, NIKI is already offering three Sofia-Vienna and three Vienna-Sofia flights daily, which, according to the company, are at more convenient hours for both tourists...

easyJet to increase frequency on Sofia-London route

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:57:00 +0100

Budget airline easyJet will raise the frequency of its flights to Bulgaria in mid-December, counting on higher demand during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the company said on November 2 2011. The carrier will launch a second daily flight from Sofia to London on weekends, which will...

Traveling with Baby

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:39:00 +0200

Traveling with baby is not such a hassle us you might think. You need little extra planning and your travel can go smooth and enjoyable. The first question that parents ask if they will be able to take a car seat with them in the airplane. What is the best seat assignment? What to bring...

Court Stops Frankfurt Airport Night Flights

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:43:00 +0200

A German court has banned night flights at Frankfurt Airport after complaints from residents, dealing a blow to cargo and passenger operations as Germany's largest airport prepares to open a new runway. The administrative supreme court of Hesse said the ban would start on October 30...

Three airlines stop flights to Sofia this winter

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:13:00 +0200

Swiss international airlines, Denmark's Cimber Sterling, and Turkey's low-cost carrier Pegasus are stopping service to Sofia airport this winter. It is unclear, however, whether flights will be halted only for the winter or for a longer period. Meanwhile, Sofia Airport said...

Ethnographic complex Zlatograd

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:13:00 +0200

Zlatograd is the most southern city of Bulgariaл There is located the Ethnographic Area Complex - the largest compact architectural reserve in the Rhodope Mountains, one of the masterpieces of the rapidly developing tourism in this region. Not only architectural monuments were revived with...

Chudnite mostove

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:10:00 +0200

Natural phenomenon “Chudnite mostove” ("The Wonderful bridges") is located 80 kilometers south of Plovdiv and 35 km northwest of the town of Chepelare, close to the village Zabardo. It is a huge complex of marble arches, transferred to the banks of River...

Golyam Perelik

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:07:00 +0200

Golyam Pelerik is located in the high share of the Western Rhodopes. It is the highest peak of the Rhodope Mountains and with its 2191 m ranks in seventh place among the Bulgarian mountains. Perelik’s share covers the highest part of the Rhodope Mountains and forms part of the...

Mount Snejanka

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:05:00 +0200

In the heart of the Rhodopes, 260 km from Sofia and 15 km from Smolyan, lies one of the most beautiful and majestic peaks in Bulgaria – Snejanka (“Snow White” in Bulgarian). With its 1926 meters it is the highest peak in Pamporovo. Sunny days here are more than 240,...

Uhlovitsa Cave

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:03:00 +0200

Uhlovitsa cave is located at 1040 m altitude, 3 km northeast of Mogilitsa, in the border zone in the western part of the Rhodope massif. Legend says the name comes from the night bird of prey - the owl (“ululitsa” in Bulgarian). It is one of the oldest caves in the...

Planetarium

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:58:00 +0200

In Smolyan functions a unique facility - the Planetarium. The building has beautiful and original architecture. It is equipped with modern equipment. Next to it was built a small observatory, equipped with several telescopes. The largest of them has a diameter of 15 cm and with it in the clear...

Smolyan History Museum

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:55:00 +0100

The historical museum in Smolyan is the oldest and largest in the Middle Rhodopes. Founded in 1935 to explore, study, preserve and promote the uniqueness with its artistic value and historical heritage significance of the population inhabiting the central part of the Rhodopes. The museum is...

Monastery "St. Nikolai"

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:52:00 +0200

The fate of the monastery "St. Nikolai" is closely connected with the history of the ancient settlement Gramade. According to a legend, the priest Philip Ivanov from Chelopech had a dream, in which St. Nicholas appeared to him and told him that he saw a monastery,...

"Transfiguration" Monastery

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:49:00 +0200

The "Transfiguration" Monastery is known as Novachenski monastery. It is located in the Baktun area, near the Novachenskiya gorge at the Bebresh river below the peak Kreshta in Stara Planina. The "Transfiguration" Monastery was founded during the Second...

Ossuary of Hristo Botev's detachment

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:46:00 +0200

From history classes it is known that in 1876 Hristo Botev’s detachment was defeated near Wola peak. Twelve of the rebels, led by Georgi Apostolov, tried to reach the village Lyutibrod, but in the area Ritlite near the Iskar river they were ambushed and killed to the last one. The...

Botevgrad Clock Tower

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:43:00 +0200

The Clock Tower of Botevgrad, built in the period 1862-1864, is one of the few architectural monuments of the city saved from the period of the National Revival. The architect of the building is unknown, but the name of the clockworker is known - Vuno Markov. It is the highest of the clock...

Musala

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:40:00 +0200

Rila is part of the Rila-Rhodope mountain range and occupies its northwest end. It is the highest mountain in Bulgaria and on the Balkank Peninsula and it is the sixth highest mountain in Europe. The mountain is divided into four distinct parts - Eastern, Central, Northwest and Southwest Rila....

Karanovska Mound

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:37:00 +0200

Archaeologists often call the region of Nova Zagora "Mecca of archeology." And this statement is not too far-fetched, because the oldest traces of human activity here date back 8000 years ago, and around the city are found 500 tombs and 26 prehistoric mounds, 62 settlements of...

House-museum "Penyo Penev"

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:34:00 +0200

Since the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule until the late XX century the country lost for various reasons a number of talented poets. One of them, often called "the poet with the quilt", is Penyo Penev. He was not born in Dimitrovgrad, but in Dobromirka village,...

Historical Museum Dimitrovgrad

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:31:00 +0200

The city is born with a decree signed on September 2, 1947 by then Prime Minister and leader of the Communist Party Georgi Dimitrov, which unite the villages Rakovski, Marino and Chernokonyovo. Main credit for its construction has the youth brigade movement. Even if it is an artificial city...

Monument "Virgin Mary"

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:28:00 +0200

The Monument "Virgin Mary" overlooks the town of Haskovo. In 2003 a huge statue was built of the Youth hill. Set at a 17-foot pedestal, it’s 14 meters high and weighs 80 tons. In 2004 the statue was declared the highest statue of Mary from the book of Guinness...

Are there open return tickets?

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:16:00 +0200

When comes to international flights, many passengers prefer open return ticket. The most frequent question we get from customers is if we offer open return tickets. Those airline tickets are very common among students, seamen, visitors on extended stay from Bulgaria to United...

Mezek

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:51:00 +0200

The monumental tomb near the village Mezek was built in the sixth century BC. The construction is the so-called "dry masonry", i.e. - without mortar. Overall length of the tomb is almost 30 meters. Scientists have found that it was used repeatedly (not less than four times) and...

Art Gallery "Nikola Manev"

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:47:00 +0200

Art Gallery "Nikola Manev" is located in the center of Chirpan. Behind the painted facade of the house, built a century and half ago for the local Turkish bey (governor), extends a huge courtyard surrounded by lush boxwoods and wide cobblestone path leads to the next house...

Monastery "St. Athanasius"

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:43:00 +0200

The monastery "St. Athanasius" was founded in 344 by St. Athanasius the Great, Patriarch of Alexandria. The place where the monastery was founded, was chosen not only because it is close to the strategic road Constantinople-Serdica. It is located at the foot of an important...

House-museum "Peyo Yavorov"

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:41:00 +0200

The house-museum of Peyo Yavorov was opened for visits on October 31, 1954. The domestic layout of the rooms take the visitors back to the first years of the famous poet. In 1973 an exhibition hall next to the original house was built. Photographs and original objects present the life and work...

Monastery "Pokrov Bogorodichen"

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:10:00 +0200

Nunnery "Pokrov Bogorodichen " was a convent of the Rila Monastery. It was founded in 1772 by a patriotic bulgarian woman - baba Fota - the grandmother of Konstantin Fotinov. After she became a nun in Russia, she donated her house and property to the Rila monastery. Gradually...

Historical Museum Samokov

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:07:00 +0200

The historical museum in the town is set up in 1930 as a collection in the Community Center Memorial "Paisii Hilendarski". The actual museum building was built in 1940, designed by the renowned architect Jordan Jordanov. The museum has more than 30 000 exhibits in separate...

Monastery "Seven Thrones"

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:02:00 +0200

Monastery "Seven Thrones" is known as Osenovlashki monastery. It is situated in a beautiful area in the gorge of the river Gabrovitsa, 80 km from Sofia. Near there is the picturesque Iskar Gorge. Historians believe that the monastery was founded during the Middle Ages,...

Historical Museum Klisura

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:59:00 +0200

Klisura is a small town in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains, located 25 kilometers from the town of Koprishtitsa. It is known mostly for its tragic fate during the April uprising, when residents took an active part in the fighting and the town was burned. To the town's story is...

Bogdan Peak

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:30:00 +0200

Bogdan Peak is also known as Golyam Bogdan (Big Bogdan). It is the highest peak in Sredna Gora with its 1604 meters. Sredna Gora is a picturesque mountain, which is rarely visited by tourists and it still keeps its natural state. It is located in central Bulgaria, between the Balkan Mountains...

Koprivshtitsa

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:27:00 +0200

Koprivshtitsa is a small town near Sofia, famous for its history and architecture. The town has preserved its Revival appearance, and because of that is declared an architectural and historical museum. Besides its rich history, Koprivshtitsa impresses visitors with its beautiful scenery....

Cherni vrah

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:24:00 +0200

Vitosha is situated close to Sofia and offers locals and tourists walk in the mountains just half an hour from the city center. Cherni vrah (Black Peak) is the highest peak of Vitosha mountain with an altitude of 2290 meters and the fourth highest in Bulgaria. It is available for climbing for...

Sofia Synagogue

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:21:00 +0200

Sofia Synagogue is located in the city center and impresses with its beauty and architectural style. The building is over 100 years old and is currently the largest Sephardic synagogue in Europe. On the second floor there is a small museum where visitors can learn about the history of the Jews...

Bratsigovo History Museum

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:16:00 +0200

The historical museum is located in the old part of Bratsigovo and is the center of the museum complex that includes the home of Vasil Petleshkov, the exposure of the Bratsigovo building school during the National Revival and the ethnographic exhibition. In Popovata house, built in 1847 by...

Sofia Zoo

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:12:00 +0200

Zoo Sofia is the oldest and largest of the Balkan Peninsula. It was founded in 1888 by King Ferdinand. The zoo quickly won popularity and became a place for relaxation and entertainment. Initially the zoo was located in the Royal Palace. The first animal in the exhibition was a black card....

National Polytechnic Museum

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:09:00 +0200

The National Polytechnic Museum contains over 22,000 exhibits distributed in the collections: time-measurement, transportation, photo and cinema, optics, sound recorders, radio and television, computing, musical arrangements, surveying equipment, measuring equipment, domestic appliances, sewing...

Archaeological Institute

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:06:00 +0200

The Archaeological Institute with a BAS Museum has a long history. In its present form it operates since 1949 and is the successor of the Department of Values established in 1878-1879 to the Sofia Library. It was converted in 1892 as a National Museum. In 1921 it became the Bulgarian...

Starosel

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:40:00 +0200

The tomb above the village of Starosel near Plovdiv is a sensation for professionals and lovers of the ancient Thracians, and now hundreds of tourists. The tomb is situated on a hill in a picturesque area at the foot of the Sredna Gora mountain. Discovered in 2000, it was the largest ever from...

Museum of Sport

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:37:00 +0200

It is true that the best ambassadors of a country are not always diplomats, but also prominent representatives of culture and sport. To familiarize yourself with some of the glorious moments of the Bulgarian athletes you will need to visit the Museum of Physical Culture and Sport, which today is...

National Museum of Natural History

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:34:00 +0200

National Museum of Natural History was established in 1889 as a Natural History Museum of Prince Ferdinand. It was opened for visitors in 1907. In 1974 the National Museum of Natural History was determined as an independent institute in the BAS system. Currently the museum has three main...

Buntovna Complex

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:31:00 +0200

Krastevich Village is located in the foothills of the Sredna Gora mountain, 11 km east of Strelcha. The village is the most appropriate starting point for the tourist memorial complex " Buntovna " at the foot of Mount Valk. The complex is located in the historic area...

"St. Trinity" Monastery

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:30:00 +0200

The monastery "St. Trinity" is also known as "Varovitets". It is located 5 km northeast of Etropole in a beautiful area with old trees, river and a waterfall. The monastery was founded in XII century, according to some reports in 1158. In 1858 the old church...

Historical Museum Etropole

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:28:00 +0200

The Historical Museum in Etropole opened on December 7, 1958. Today it is housed in the building of the former Konak, built in 1853 by Etropole masters Deno and Tsvetko in typical Revival architectural style. The museum presents the history of the town and the surrounding villages. Etropole...

Ethnographic Institute

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:24:00 +0200

The building of the former royal palace houses two outstanding collections - the National Art Gallery and the Ethnographic Institute and Museum at BAS. The Ethnographic Museum was established in 1906 as the National Ethnographic Museum, which in 1949 merged with the Institute of floklore...

National Art Gallery

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:22:00 +0200

One of the most emblematic buildings of the capital, that hosts the National Art Gallery and the Ethnographic Institute with the Museum of BAS, was once Turkish Konak (police station). There are unconfirmed claims that in this building was sentenced Vasil Levski. Between 1881-1894, the building...

National Museum "Earth and Man"

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:31:00 +0200

Near the National Palace of Culture is one of the most interesting museums in Sofia - Museum "Earth and Man." It is one of the largest mineralogical museums in the world. It was founded in 1986 and is housed in a restored building built in the late nineteenth century....

National Palace of Culture

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:28:00 +0200

National Palace of Culture is the largest multifunctional complex in Southeastern Europe. Situated in the city center it is now an integral part of everyday life for the residents of Sofia. NPC opened on March 31, 1981. The project was carried out by the architect Alexander Barov. The...

Architectural and historical complex "Daskalolivnitsa"

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:25:00 +0200

Elena was called "the Bulgarian Bethlehem", because only this city during the Revival period had not one but three churches - "St. Nicolas "," Assumption" and "Nativity of St. Mary ". The most popular legend about the...

"St. Sofia" Church

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:20:00 +0200

The Early reddish Christian basilica "St. Sofia" is a symbol of the capital of Bulgaria. It is depicted on the emblem of the city and since the fourteenth century it is the city’s godmother. It was built in the late V century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor...

National Church Museum

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:18:00 +0200

National Church Museum of History and Archaeology in the Holy Synod is housed in the building of the Theological Faculty of Sofia University. Its story begins after the liberation of Bulgaria in 1878. In 1923 the museum was officially established. Museum launches and the branch of the...

National History Museum

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:12:00 +0200

The National History Museum was created on May 5, 1973. On March 2, 1984 in honor of a 1 300 anniversary of Bulgaria's foundation the first permanent exhibition was opened in the building of the courthouse. Now the museum is housed in "Boyana" residence. It helds more...

Boyana Church

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:08:00 +0200

The chapel "St. Panteleimon and St. Nicholas", known as the "Boyana Church" is a medieval Bulgarian church in the suburb of Boyana near Sofia, located at the foot of Vitosha. It is among the most important cultural symbols of Bulgaria and one of the best...

St. Alexander Nevski

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:03:00 +0200

In the perfect center of Sofia a church with golden domes towers above the building of the National Parliament, the Univesity of Sofia and the statue of the russian Tzar Alexander II, named Alexander the Liberator by the bulgarian people. Alexander Nevski Cathedral is one of the main symbols of...

Museum "Jordan Yovkov"

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:55:00 +0200

The life of one of the great Bulgarian writers goes into the vast Danube plain. The plain and its people provide inspiration for his work so he became the "singer of Dobrudja". But he was actually born in a small village near the Stara planina mountain - Zheravna. Zheravna...

Pantheon of Rakovski

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:52:00 +0200

The highest honor in Kotel enjoys the Pantheon of Georgi Rakovski, which is also a Museum of the Bulgarian Revival. It has preserved relics, valuable for every Bulgarian. It is located in the center of town and is a major tourist attraction. The Pantheon was opened in 1981 on the occasion...

Natural History Museum Kotel

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:49:00 +0200

Despite the famous verse "fire does not burn it", the city several times had fires due to its dense construction and houses of wood. The big fire in 1894 nearly erased it from the earth. Fire consumed homes, churches, inns, shops, schools and the community center. The archives...

Historical Museum of Velingrad

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:39:00 +0200

Velingrad is renowned for its spas and mineral water, one of the most popular in the country. And it is deserved. But the idea of the town would not be complete, if you don’t visit the local historic museum. The idea for creating of the museum in the town began in 1909. It was...

Museum of Textile Industry

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:25:00 +0200

Sliven is famous as a great craft center during the Revival period. Not surprisingly, traders came here from Poland, Hungary and all around the Ottoman Empire. The city was an important manufacturer of weapons, but mostly of woolen fabrics. That's why here in 1984 was created the Museum of...

Museum "Hadji Dimitar"

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:22:00 +0200

One of the most beautiful monuments in Sliven is of Hadji Dimitar Assenov (Hadji Dimitar). It was created entirely by donations of the Bulgarian people. Hadji Dimitar is one of the most famous Bulgarian revolutionaries who died in the struggle for national liberation. Dimitar Assenov was...

Museum of Fisheries and Boating

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:18:00 +0200

Tutrakan town is renowned for its military Memorial cemetery and for the one of its kind along the Danube Museum of Fisheries and Boating. If you visit the military cemetery, it stirs sadness and in the museum the interest and curiosity of the visitors is attracted by its original expositions....

Military Cemetery Tutrakan

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:15:00 +0200

Memorial complex "Military Cemetery - 1916" is the largest military cemetery dedicated to the dead soldiers in the wars for national unification of Bulgaria. In 1913 South Dobrudja was within the Kingdom of Romania. For two years, with French and Belgian military...

How to avoid losing your luggage on your flight to Bulgaria

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:56:00 +0200

What is worse than losing your luggage on your flight to Bulgaria?! Many things can be worse, but it is extremely annoying and frustrating not to see your luggage on the line when you are that close to your vacation. All the presents and new clothes you purchased for this trip, are not...

Srebarna Reserve

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:40:00 +0200

The reserve is on the main migration route of birds migrating between Europe and Africa - "Via Pontica". There are several legends about the origin of the name "Srebarna" (“srebro” in Bulgarian means “silver”). One is...

Historical Museum Silistra

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:37:00 +0200

Silistra is the successor of the ancient Roman city Durostorum founded in 29 AD. Before it in this place there was a Thracian settlement. In V century after the invasions of Goths, Huns, Avars, Slavs and Bulgarians, the city decayed. It experienced new boom during the Middle Ages under the name...

Medjidi Tabia Fortress

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:33:00 +0200

Turkish fort "Abdul Medjidi " (Medjidi Tabia), located south of Silistra is the most preserved fortification from the Turkish defensive system across the Danube. It played an important role in the Russo-Turkish wars from 1853-56 and 1877-78. Its construction was imposed by...

Museum "Zachary Stoyanov"

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:29:00 +0200

For the scholars of the life and work of the chronicler of the April Uprising of 1876 - Zahari Stoyanov, some basic dates, facts and events surrounding his earthly path are extremely well-known. Although born in Kotel - in Medven - amidst the most soft and warm folds of the Balkan...

The Pantheon

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:23:00 +0200

The building of the Pantheon in Ruse started in 1977 and the monument was officially opened on February 28, 1978 in honor of the hundredth anniversary of the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule. The structure is located at the site of the early Christian church "All...

Sboryanovo

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:19:00 +0200

The Historical and archeological reserve "Sboryanovo" is located between the villages Malak Porovetz and Sveshtari in the canyon of Krapinetz river and on the hills around it. The first traces of life in these places are from the late Stone Age and from the beginning of the...

Historical Museum - Isperih

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:17:00 +0200

The Historical Museum in Isperih was created as a branch of the Regional History Museum in Razgrad in 1978, but it has an autonomous existence since 1984. The museum has halls for permanent and temporary exhibitions, ethnographic house and operating windmill. The museum manages the historical...

Historical Reserve "Abritus"

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:13:00 +0200

The Archaeological Reserve Abritus emerged as a Thracian settlement. This is proved by the tools and household items like the altar of the ruler Remetalk I found on the site. After long wars the Romans destroyed the Thracian state in these lands and in 45 AD they finally conquered the Balkan...

Assenova Fortress

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:21:00 +0200

The Assenova or Petrich fortress, located in the Rhodope Mountains, is located 2 km from Asenovgrad. The fortress has existed since the time of the Thracians. It was rebuilt in the IX century to guard the door of the White sea passage and ensure the Byzantine frontier in this region. The...

Bachkovo Monastery

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:18:00 +0200

Bachkovo Monastery is the second largest in Bulgaria. It was founded in 1083 by the Georgian on Byzantine service Gregory Bakuriani and his brother Abasii. The monastery is a unique blend of Georgian-Armenian, Greek and Bulgarian Orthodox culture. At the end of XI century there was formed...

Botev Peak

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:15:00 +0200

In the middle of Central Stara Planina in the Kalofer part like a huge dome rises Botev Peak. Seen from his foot, it looks like a giant fist. Botev Peak has a height of 2376 meters. It is the highest peak of Stara Planina and the third highest in Bulgaria - after Musala in Rila and Vihren...

National Museum "Hristo Botev"

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:12:00 +0200

National Museum "Hristo Botev" is located in Kalofer - the town where the famous Bulgarian poet and revolutionary grew. The museum was built at the place where the last house of his family was – at the modern day Botev garden. The museum complex is located in the...

National Museum "Vasil Levski"

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:42:00 +0200

Vasil Ivanov Kunchev was born on July 18, 1837 in Karlovo. He is a descendant of two old, proud and freedom-loving Bulgarians families. His nickname "Levski" he received during his stay in Serbia as part of the First Bulgarian Legia. He is the most famous Bulgarian...

Sopot female convent

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:38:00 +0200

The Nunnery in Sopot was rebuilt after the Liberation and today it is a complex that consists of basilica church built in XV century, residential and commercial buildings. The cell in which Hadji Revoama and Rada Gospozhina, both immortalized in the novel "Under the Yoke",...

House-museum "Ivan Vazov"

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:34:00 +0200

Ivan Vazov - the Patriarch of Bulgarian literature was born on July 9, 1850 in Sopot in the old house of his kind built in the XVIII century by his grandfather. It was burned in July 1877 during the Russo-Turkish War. In 1920, the eve of the anniversary celebrations to...

Perushtitsa Historical Museum

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:27:00 +0200

The Historical Museum in Perushtitsa includes four exhibition halls. The exhibition in the museum building marks the course of development of the settlement from the Neolithic age to the modern look. In the historical museum are kept personal items, weapons and documents related to the history,...

Sofia Airport to Manage Balchik Airpor

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:11:00 +0200

According to a decision of the parliament the management and maintenance of Balchik airport would be taken over by Sofia airport. The capital city airport, the principal of which is the Bulgarian transport ministry, has the required experience in management, which would guarantee the successful...

Bulgaria Air will commence flights to Belgrade, Serbia

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:02:00 +0200

The Bulgarian national carrier, Bulgaria Air, will commence flights from its hub, Sofia, to Belgrade this winter. A source within the national carrier has confirmed to EX-YU aviation news that the airline is likely to begin 3 weekly flights at the start of the 2011/2012 winter season. The...

"St. St. Constantine and Elena" Church

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:44:00 +0200

When you find yourself in Plovdiv, don’t forget to visit the church "St. St. Constantine and Elena". It is one of the oldest Christian churches in the city. The church is known for its miraculous icon, donated by the family of the donor, Todor Moravenov. Many...

Ancient Theatre

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:41:00 +0200

Plovdiv is one of the oldest cities in Europe with more than 8,000 years of history. It was founded by King Philip - the father of Alexander the Macedonian and originally bore the name Philippopolis. Undoubtedly the most emblematic monument is the ancient Roman theater. Greater economic and...

Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:38:00 +0200

The idea of creating an ethnographic museum dates from the end of 1891. After a quarter century on the proposal of Stoyu Shishkov - teacher, researcher, journalist and publisher - the local administration decided to establish a Regional Museum. Its main purpose is the collection of materials...

Historical Museum Plovdiv

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:35:00 +0200

Plovdiv is the third largest city in Bulgaria, known primarily for its rich history and beauty of the Old Town that has preserved its authentic appearance of the nineteenth century. To learn something more about the past of the city in more detail, it is best to visit the Regional Historical...

Regional Historical Museum Pleven

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:48:00 +0200

Regional Historical Museum in Pleven is active in searching, prospecting, presenting, preserving and promoting of cultural, natural specimens, flora and fauna on the territory of Pleven region. The exposition is arranged in 24 halls with more than 5,000 museum values, through which, in five...

Pleven Panorama

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:43:00 +0200

The main historical symbols of Pleven are related to the violent clashes in 1877 during the Russo-Turkish war when Bulgaria gained its freedom and became an independent state. The most remarkable monument of that time is the Pleven Panorama. "Panorama" as the museum is...

Erma Gorge

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:40:00 +0200

Erma Gorge, 4 km from the town of Tran, is also known as Lomnishkoto Gorge, named after the nearby village Lomnica. This landmark is the result of millennial work of the river that cut a deep gorge in the limestone rocks. In 1961 to preserve natural ecosystems, biodiversity, habitats of...

Batak

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:36:00 +0200

Batak is situated on the slopes of the Batak Mountain in the Western Rhodope Mountains. It is 36 km from Pazardjik and 16 km south of Peshtera. When a man gets to the "Batak" lake and takes a look over the Western Rhodopes, the first thing that comes to mind are the lines...

Snejanka Cave

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:41:00 +0200

Snejanka Cave is rightly called one of the most beautiful caves in Bulgaria. Its beauty is due to the snow-white marble grain through which the river Novomahlenska flowed for more than three million years. Hence the name of the cave. In the so-called Magic Room, including fine sinter...

Museum "Raina Knyaginya"

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:38:00 +0200

One of the most visited places in Panagyurishte is the house-museum of Raina Popgeorgieva - main teacher in the girls' school in the city, which was only 20 years old when she sewn the flag of the participants in the April uprising. The house is several hundred years old but it is now...

Oborishte

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:35:00 +0200

Panagyurishte always was associated with the tragic fate of the April Uprising of 1876, when the Bulgarian people tried to gain their freedom and independence after five centuries of slavery. Some of the fiercest battles are conducted near this small town. In the XIX century Panagyurishte...

Museum "Stanislav Dospevski"

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:32:00 +0200

The house-museum "Stanislav Dospevski" was built in 1864. It is located in the neighborhood "Varosha" in Pazardzhik. The house was built by craftsmen from Bratzigovo. It has two floors, bay windows and six rooms with lounge. It is adorned with rich murals. It...

Pazardzhik Regional Historical Museum

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:20:00 +0200

Regional Historical Museum in Pazardjik was founded in 1911, its main departments store invaluable findings from this region and cover the period from the Paleolithic era to the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. In exposures of the department "Archaeology" visitors can...

Cathedral church "St. Mary"

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:17:00 +0200

Cathedral "St. Mary" in Pazardzhik is the largest National Revival church in Bulgaria. It was built in 1836-1837 as a large pseudo-basilica with two external galleries, built on the beautiful arcades. One of the symbols of Pazardjik, along with the Clock Tower and the old...

Kom Peak

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:13:00 +0200

It can be argued that you know the region of Berkovitsa if you do not climb to 2016 m high Kom Peak, the fourth highest in the western part of Stara Planina. The peak is known as the Great Kom. From the peak starts one of the most popular hiking tours in Stara planina (the Bulgarian section...

Ethnographic Museum Berkovitsa

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:10:00 +0200

Berkovitsa was first mentioned in a Turkish document of 1491, but the remains of fortresses and buildings on the hill Kaleto near the town prove that the settlement is much older. It is no wonder that people from different parts of the country have settled here because they were attracted...

Saeva hole

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:21:00 +0200

The name of the cave comes from two brothers – Sae and Seyu that was hiding in it from the Turks during the slavery. Its entrance is under the cliffs, high six and a half meters, overgrown with ferns and mosses. Saeva hole’s length is 400 meters, and temperature is between 7...

Teteven Historical Museum

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:18:00 +0200

Teteven is a small town in northern Bulgaria, situated in a picturesque valley through which flows the river Vit. Around the city rise the peaks Ostrich, Petrahilya, Cherven kamuk and Raven kamuk. The town has preserved its ancient appearance and impresses visitors with its interesting...

Troyan Monastery

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:14:00 +0200

The "Assumption" Monastery is the third largest in Bulgaria after Rila Monastery and Bachkovo Monastery. It is located ten kilometers from the city of Troyan and is one of the busiest in the country. For the establishment of the monastery there is a legend. Two traveling...

Cherni Osam

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:11:00 +0200

Cherni Osam village is situated on the eponymous river at the foot of the Troyan Balkan, 13 km from Troyan and 2 km from the Troyan Monastery. The most popular attractions in the village is the Natural History Museum. The museum was founded in 1956 by the local biology teacher Ilia Iliev,...

Kakrinsko inn

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:15:00 +0200

Kakrinsko inn is subject to the Regional History Museum in Lovech. It is located in the village Kakrina, Municipality Lovech. Here Vasil Levski was captured by Turkish police officers on the morning of December 27, 1872 Existing written documents known that to the suggestion of Vasil Levski...

Lovech Ethnographic Museum

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:11:00 +0200

If you choose to visit Lovech, you should look at the ethnographic complex. It is located in Varosha, on a quiet cobblestone street, a little above it has proudly stood the medieval citadel "Hisar". The ethnographic complex consists of two neighboring houses –...

The Seven Rila Lake

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:08:00 +0200

The Seven Lakes are located high in the foothills of the Rila Mountains. They are one of the most famous and popular tourist sites in Bulgaria because of their beauty. Throughout the year thousands of tourists visit the Rila lakes. One of the most frequently used routes to the lakes passes...

Rila Monastery

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:05:00 +0200

The Rila Monastery is really extraordinary and important place for the Bulgarian people. Created in the 30s of the tenth century, the monastery was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. Its creator is the hermit monk St. Ivan Rilski, born around 876 in Skrino village, nestled in...

Rouen Peak

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:20:00 +0200

Rouen is the highest peak in the Osogovo mountain. Its height is 2251 meters, which ranks it fifth among the peaks of the mountains in Bulgaria after Musala, Vihren, Botev and Cherny vrah. Rouen is included in the movement "Conqueror of mountains’ ten highest peaks"....

Art Gallery Vladimir Dimitrov

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:14:00 +0200

Kyustendil is well known for its forty hot mineral springs at the foot of Hisarlaka Hill and with сшя delicious apples and cherries that brought it the deserved fame of the "orchard of Bulgaria". But in addition to nature, the city is known because of the names of prominent...

Monastery "St. John the Baptist"

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:08:00 +0200

The monastery "St. John the Baptist" is another sacred place in Kardzhali. The medieval building is decorated with magnificent frescoes. The monastery is located within the city itself, in the neighborhood "Veselchane". There are only ruins left from the...

Kardzhali History Museum

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:04:00 +0200

The building of the Historical Museum in Kardzhali, whose exposition was opened for visits in 1987, is a monument of culture. Built between 1922-1930, with funds of the local municipality, it was intended for religious school, but never performed this function. The museum focuses mainly on...

Perperikon

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:47:00 +0200

Perperikon (Hyperperakion) is located 15 km northeast of Kardzhali. It rises on a cliff top at 470 meters altitude. This is one of the oldest and largest Thracian sanctuaries in the Balkans. It is known that the Greek historian Herodotus also mentions the famous sanctuary of the ancient...

Kavarna

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:44:00 +0200

Kavarna is situated on the northern coast of the Black Sea. Besides being considered a rock and roll capital of Bulgaria, the city is connected with many legends. In times when Gods lived together with people, an ancient Greek galley headed on an extremely dangerous journey. Its captain was...

Balchik Botanical garden

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:41:00 +0200

The Botanical garden in Balchik was founded in 1955 within the territory of the Balchik Palace, near the summer residence of Queen Maria in 1955. The destiny of this two tourist sites has been merged since then. The construction of the garden is due to the dedication of Bulgarian scientists...

The Balchik Palace

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:38:00 +0200

In 1921 Queen Maria Alexandrina Victoria de Edinburgh decided to visit Balchik, intrigued by stories of her friends: Prince Szatmár and his wife Ortansa. They called the city "a green oasis". Captivated by the natural charm of the place, of the white cliffs and the...

Dobrich Art gallery

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:05:00 +0200

Dobrich is a town in northeastern Bulgaria, situated in the Dobrudja plane, a few hours drive from Varna . The city has never been known as a tourist center. The main sights in Dobrich are the Memorial House of Jordan Yovkov and the city’s Art Gallery. Fund of the Art Gallery...

Jordan Yovkov Memorial

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:02:00 +0200

Jordan Yovkov is one of the most popular Bulgarian writers, known as the master of the short story and is now recognized as a classic of the Bulgarian literature. Passing over Dobrich, one can see the building dedicated to Yovkov. It is easy to fool, but in fact the eminent writer was born in...

Kolyo Ficheto Museum

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:56:00 +0200

Dryanovo is a small town near Gabrovo and Sevlievo, which is known primarily with the region's ancient history and the museum of the famous Bulgarian builder Nikola Ivanov Fichev - Kolyo Ficheto. Near Dryanovo there are many historical sites. In the "Bacho Kiro"...

Bacho Kiro Cave

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:52:00 +0200

In the region of Dryanovo Monastery , near the canyons of Andaka and Dryanovska rivers is the location of the first electrified cave in Bulgaria. The cave was turned into local tourist attraction since 1937. Three years later it was called "Bacho Kiro" in honor of the hero of...

Dryanovo Monastery

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:38:00 +0200

Dryanovo Monastery is located 5 km southwest of Dryanovo and 15 km of Gabrovo. In the place where the monastery was built, there are one of the oldest settlements in the Balkans. The monastery is situated in the picturesque gorge of the Dryanovo. The monastery is located in the gorge,...

Museum of Carving

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:34:00 +0200

It is assumed that Tryavna was founded in the second half of XII century, when it carried the name of Trnava. The earliest evidence of the existence of Tryavna is dated to 1565. During the Ottoman rule the population enjoyed some privileges, because it was obliged to guard the passes of the...

Bozhentsi

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:29:00 +0200

The exact name of the village is Bozhentsite. As to its creation, there are two hypotheses. One relates to the legend of the noblewoman who settled here with her entourage, after the fall of Veliko Tarnovo after the siege from the Turks. The second is related to a nearby hill, where it is...

Aleko Konstantinov’s house

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:25:00 +0200

Aleko Konstantinov gave his native home to the Svishtov Municipality. It is now organized as a remarkable exhibition. The great Bulgarian writer is born on January 1, 1863. At this time the town flourished, exporting mainly grains, not only in the Ottoman Empire, but in Romania, Austria...

Gabrovo

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:19:00 +0200

Gabrovo is a small town in central Bulgaria, situated near the river Yantra. According to a legend, it was founded about 250 years ago by a blacksmith, who dwelt under a hornbeam (“gabar in Bulgarian”), hence the name of the city. Studies show that the city existed in...

Vratsa

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:07:00 +0200

The Regional Historical Museum of Vratsa existed since 1953 but in 1980 moved to the southern wing of the Palace of Culture in the city center. One of the most valuable artifacts in the region is famous Thracian treasure discovered by accident in 1985 in the vegetable garden in the village...

Belogradchik

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:01:00 +0200

Belogradchik is a small town in western Bulgaria, near the Serbian border. There is hardly another Bulgarian town, connected with so many legends. Its name is associated with the white stones, with which was built the fortress "Kaleto". The town emerged with the...

Magura Cave

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:57:00 +0200

The Magura cave is near Belogradchik in Northern Bulgaria. Its formation started about 15 million years ago. It is one of the largest caves in Bulgaria - the total length of galleries found so far is about 2500 meters. Entities in it: stalactites, stalagmites, sinter pockets and cave pearls...

Villa Naomi

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:05:00 +0200

Villa Naomi is a brand new property, built in 2006 year. With its great location on the top of Rogachevo hills, guests will be pleased with the relaxing balcony view over the green fields, spreading out just to the Black sea coast. The villa itself is set out on 2 floors. The ground floor...

Vidin

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:10:00 +0200

According to one legend there was a Bulgarian boyar who had vast possessions from the Carpathians to the Balkan Mountains. After he died, he was inherited by his three daughters - Vida, Kula and Gamza. The two younger sisters, Kula and Gamza were married to bad husbands who wasted their...

Devnya

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:06:00 +0200

Devnya is a town in Northeastern Bulgaria near Varna . This small town at first glance does not attract attention, but it is one of the ancient Roman centers in Bulgaria. In addition to Roman history, the city boasts other attractions and - in the vicinity is an interesting place...

Varna

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:03:00 +0200

Varna is the second largest city in Bulgaria and the largest tourist resort located on the Black Sea. Besides its beautiful beaches, it boasts of its ancient history. Varna is one of the most ancient European cities. Evidence shows that the first traces of human life in the region can be...

Malko Tarnovo

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:59:00 +0200

Malko Tarnovo is a small town in southeastern Bulgaria. It is located near the beautiful mountain Strandja, which impresses with its wild and unspoiled nature. Do you know where you can see one of the most attractive museum exhibitions in Bulgaria? In Malko Tarnovo. The idea of the museum...

Bourgas

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:53:00 +0200

In ancient times Bourgas was a small Roman city that bore the name Deltum. During the Middle Ages a small fortress was built - Pyrgos, which was used as a watchtower, and in the XVII century the town received its present name. But then nobody could even suspect what a bright future awaits him....

Petrich

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:49:00 +0200

Samuil's Fortress in Klyuch Village is a place of a great tragedy in the Bulgarian history - Blinding of 14,000 disarmed soldiers on the orders of the Byzantine Emperor Basil II. The tragic events of 1014 remain in the memory of the population in the region and gradually give rise to many...

Dobarsko village

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:44:00 +0200

According to an old legend Dobarsko was created from part of the blinded soldiers of Tsar Samuil. After the battle at Klyuch in 1014, they founded the village because of the local healing springs. The village is situated 17 km away from Razlog and is known for its mineral springs and a little...

Vihren

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:36:00 +0200

Vihren is the highest peak of Pirin, with its 2914 meters. The mountain is second highest in Bulgaria after Rila and on third place in the Balkans after Olympus in Greece. Pirin rises majestically in the southwestern part of Bulgaria between the deep river valleys of Struma and Mesta....

Veliko Tarnovo

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:47:00 +0200

Veliko Tarnovo is famous as the ancient capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom from 1185 to 1393, then remained a major cultural and religious center under the Ottoman rule. Nowadays Veliko Tarnovo is known mostly to the medieval fortress Tsarevets, the patriarchal complex and to the many old...

Pomorie

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:44:00 +0200

Pomorie is one of the Black Sea resorts in Bulgaria, which attracts with a varied history, excellent beaches and recreation areas. The town has existed since antiquity, but it is famous for its mud baths and salt production, which have made it an important center for centuries. The Salt...

Nessebar

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:39:00 +0200

Nessebar is famous resort town located on the Black Sea. It combines ancient history and modern amenities of larger resorts. The old town of Nessebar has a length of only 850 and width of 350 meters, but it is a real historical and cultural heritage. Black Sea over the centuries took about...

Melnik

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:30:00 +0200

Melnik is a small town in Southern Bulgaria, famous for its history and its famous wines. The town has existed since the Middle Ages to the present day has preserved its unique and identical image. According to Academician Ivan Duychev the name of this romantic Bulgarian town comes from the...

Bansko

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:56:00 +0200

Bansko is one of the most popular and fastest growing cities in Southwestern Bulgaria. It is located near Blagoevgrad, at the foot of Pirin mountain, nearly 1,000 meters above sea level. In the 19th century the village was the center of the Bulgarian spirit in the territory of Pirin Macedonia,...

Sozopol

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:50:00 +0200

Sozopol is a resort town in Southeastern Bulgaria, located on the Black Sea near Burgas. Sozopol is located near both the Black Sea coast and to the foot of Mount Strandja. Its center (Old Town) is located on a small peninsula. Near it are the islands of St. John and St. Peter. Sozopol is...

Virgin Mary Assumption

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:50:00 +0200

Bulgarians join August 15 the Christian world - Orthodox and Catholic - in celebrating one of the major religious holidays, the Assumption of Virgin Mary. According to Christian tradition the body and soul of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, was lifted into Heaven after the end of her...

New Airport Plans In Bulgaria

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:10:00 +0200

The Bulgarian government has voted in agreement to convert a disused former military airport on the Black Sea Coast into a civilian airport. The airport which is situated just outside of the tourist town of Balchik will provide flight services for many of the northern Black Sea resorts such as...

Over 1 M Foreigners Visit Bulgaria in June 2011

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:24:00 +0200

Over 1 million foreigners visited Bulgaria in June 2011 which is a growth of 9.1% compared to the same period of 2010, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reported. The biggest number of the tourists - 59,3%, visited Bulgarian on tourism terms. The Romanians are the biggest group of...

Bulgaria's Varna Airport passenger traffic up 2.3% in H1 2011

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:52:00 +0200

Bulgaria's Varna Airport saw its passenger traffic climb 2.3 per cent on the year to 400 000 in the first half of 2011, the airport's concessionaire, Fraport Twinstat Airport Management, said on July 13 2011. The highest rise was registered in tourists from Russia, Finland, Norway...

London Luton Airport and Wizz Air celebrate 8m travellers

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0200

London Luton Airport has seen more than eight million passengers use services operated by Wizz Air. Since the airline launched at the southern travel hub in May 2004, it has welcomed millions of people onboard. Lucky Andrew Jackson was revealed to be the eight millionth person as he...

Bulgarian captain crash landed DHL airplane

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:36:00 +0200

Authorities say four people have survived a DHL cargo plane crash in the Central African nation of Gabon. The plane went down Monday morning, coming to rest with its nose buried in the low tide just off the coast near a major high school. Gabon's Transport Ministry said the...

Grimsvotn Volcano Erupts

Sun, 22 May 2011 18:56:00 +0200

Iceland's biggest and most active volcano, Grimsvotn, started erupting Saturday sending an ash plume 12 miles high into the sky and closing Iceland's main airport. Iceland's Meteorological Office said that eruptions from the Grímsvötn volcano –...

Bulgaria to Participate in World Travel Fair 2011 in Shanghai

Thu, 19 May 2011 05:41:00 +0200

Bulgaria will participate for the third time in World Travel Fair 2011, one of the biggest tourism exhibitions in Asia, which opens Friday in Shanghai. The Bulgarian pavilion has been provided by the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism (MEET). Minister Traycho Traykov has...

“Manastirski rid” family hotel

Wed, 18 May 2011 05:39:00 +0200

The “Manastirski rid” complex consists of one main three-storey building with suites, rooms, and the green grass and the brick ovens are surrounded by three little one-storey houses, forming a fabulous and secluded courtyard, which is perfect for walks...

Horseback riding in Strandja

Thu, 12 May 2011 16:48:00 +0200

Strandja has a lot to offer to those who like horse-back riding. Horses are available through several companies, and some of the interesting daily rides, which may be performed separately or as one route, include: · A ride from the village of Lozenets to the village of Varvara...

Bulgaria Starts Reconstruction of Plovdiv-Burgas Railway

Wed, 11 May 2011 21:00:00 +0200

The Bulgarian government has formally started the project for the rehabilitation of the southern rail highway between Plovdiv and Burgas. Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov opened the project Wednesday near the village of Kaloyanovets near Stara Zagora. He praised it as a way to...

Night of Museums in Bulgaria

Wed, 11 May 2011 04:39:00 +0200

Museums in Bulgaria and more than 47 other countries with longer working hours on May, 14 – The night of the museums. The secretary general of the Council of Europe and UNESCO supporting the initiative which first starts in France. French Cultural Institute in Sofia prepared...

Ryanair carries out first Milano-Plovdiv flight

Tue, 10 May 2011 20:58:00 +0200

Until now, Ryanair performed flights from Plovdiv Airport to Stansted Airport in London twice a week - on Tuesday and on Saturday. One-way fares start from GBP 32.99 including taxes. The flights provide easy access for Britons to the ski slopes of Bansko and Pamporovo. As Ryanair's...

Bulgaria's Varna Airport to Be Shut Down for 4 Months

Mon, 09 May 2011 20:07:00 +0200

The airport in Bulgaria's Black Sea capital Varna will be closed down for unprecedented repairs after the end of the 2011 summer tourist season. The Varna Airport will be undergoing repairs from October 15, 2011, till February 28, 2012, the Nadorno Delo daily reported. This is the...

Ryanair Eager to Fly from Spain to Bulgaria's Plovdiv

Wed, 04 May 2011 16:51:00 +0200

Irish low-cost company Ryanair plans to open flights from Spain to Plovdiv in Bulgaria in the autumn of this year at the latest. "Even though the company recently dropped plans for a line from the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv to Barcelona , Spain , a service between the...

Bulgaria Sees 11-percent Increase in the Number of Foreign Tourists

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:12:00 +0200

According to the national statistical institute, the number of foreign tourists in Bulgaria increased by 11.3% in March 2011 and reached 336,000. The number of those coming on a trip or holiday increased by 15.2% year-on-year, owing mostly to the turmoil in Northern Africa and the post-crisis...

Major Global Firms Declare Interest in Sofia Airport Concession

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:39:00 +0200

Major international transport companies have declared interest in the concessions of Sofia International Airport announced by the Bulgarian government on April 6, the Transport Ministry said. The largest Bulgarian airport will most likely be in private hands at the beginning of 2012,...

Village of Karlukovo

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 05:28:00 +0200

The village of Karlukovo is located in North-Central Bulgaria. It is part of the Municipality Lukovit (Lovech District). The village of Karlukovo is situated at railway Sofia - Pleven between railway stations Mezdra and Cherven bryag. There are two theories concerning the origin of the name...

Ryanair plans to open flights from Spain to Plovdiv in Bulgaria

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:53:00 +0200

135 years since April Aprising

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:46:00 +0200

The April Uprising (Bulgarian: Априлско въстание, Aprilsko vastanie) was an insurrection organized by the Bulgarians in the Ottoman Empire from April to May 1876, which indirectly resulted in the re-establishment of Bulgaria as an autonomous nation in 1878. Тhe regular Ottoman...

Bulgarian tourist information centre was opened in South France

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:45:00 +0200

Bulgarian tourist information center called Info Bulgaria was opened in South France. The tourist center is situated in the town of Perpignan which is located close to the French-Spanish border. Tourists will have the opportunity to receive free of charge information about Bulgarian tourist...

Sofia International airport accounts for 3% growth in passenger traffic in Q1 of 2011

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0200

Sofia International airport has reported a three per cent growth in passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2011, Investor.bg reported on April 14 2011. A total of 778 955 passengers were processed by the airport authorities, representing a three per cent growth from the same period in...

Bulgaria Demands Greater Access to Russian Airports

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:00:00 +0200

Bulgaria wants Russia to increase the number of airports available for Bulgarian airlines, it was made clear in Moscow Thursday. The statement was made by Kamen Kichev, Bulgaria's Deputy Transport Minister, who took part in the meeting of the Bulgarian-Russian Inter-Governmental...

Wizz Air Transfers Sofia-Venice Flights to Marco Polo Airport

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 07:04:00 +0200

The planes of low-cost carrier Wizz Air, flying from Sofia to Venice, will temporarily operate from/to Marco Polo International Airport near the city, the company announced.The planes of low-cost carrier Wizz Air, flying from Sofia to Venice, will temporarily operate from/to Marco Polo...

Rock Monastery in the village of Royak

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:07:00 +0200

To be honest, I was not aware of the Provadiiski Rock Monasteries. I am kind of ashamed now but I used to think that such monasteries are quite rare in Bulgaria. I came upon an article about the monasteries in the region of Provadia by chance and suddenly I became obsessed by the idea of...

AeroSvit triples flights to Bulgaria

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:55:00 +0200

A new timetable includes eight flights to Bulgaria a week (after 3 flights in 2010). It is noted that some of the flights to/from Sofia are optimized into the daily, and some - the evening connection waves at the Boryspil airport. Now through Kyiv the airlines connect Sofia with Dnipropetrovsk,...

Varna Airport Increases Flights For Summer

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 06:11:00 +0100

An increase in flights has been announced for the new summer schedule at Varna airport in Bulgaria. Extra flights have been added from other destinations to cover the summer season on the Black sea coast. Plus four new routes will be in operation for the season starting from the 27th March 2011....

Bulgaria Offers Another Underdeveloped Airport on Concession

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:06:00 +0100

The Bulgarian Cabinet has approved a procedure for offering on concession the currently inactive passenger airport of Gorna Oryahovitsa located in the very center of Northern Bulgaria. The goal of the government is to find a concessionaire that would help attract passenger and freight...

Sofia Airport Sees Passenger Increase

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:26:00 +0100

A total of 243 107 passengers have been registered at the Bulgarian Sofia Airport in February 2011, which is a 10 000 increase year on year. This increase was due both to constant growth in passenger flow on international scheduled routes and a 25% increase to the number of passengers on...

Photo Contest "Beautiful Bulgaria"

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:28:00 +0100

We are excited to announce our Photo Contest "Beautiful Bulgaria" exclusively for our Facebook Fans! To become a fan, visit http://www.facebook.com/paylessbg and click on " LIKE " . You can take part anytime up until May 15th 2011. We have a fantastic...

Wizz Air offers seasonal destinations

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:41:00 +0100

Low cost airline Wizz Air has announced that destinations of Burgas in Bulgaria, Catania in Italy, Corfu in Greece, Palma de Mallorca in Spain and Antalya in Turkey will be available in its summer timetable. The first of these flights will be to Catania, from $50 each way, including taxes, on...

Qatar Airways Steps Up International Expansion

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:45:00 +0100

Qatar Airways Wednesday announced that three cities will join its rapidly growing global network during the second half of 2011, part of a continued expansion strategy focused on new routes and capacity increases, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. India, Norway and Bulgaria have been...

Ryanair to launch Plovdiv-Milan flight

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:58:00 +0100

Irish budget carrier Ryanair will launch flights from Bulgaria's southern city of Plovdiv to Milan's Bergamo airport, which will replace the Plovdiv-Barcelona service which was cancelled two days earlier. The airline will service the destination two times a week, starting from May...

Bulgarian Govt Provides Funding for Ski World Cup in Bansko

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:29:00 +0100

The Bulgarian government will provide almost BGN 2 M for the organization of the Skiing World Cup 2011, which will be held in the Bulgarian winter resort Bansko. On Tuesday, Bulgaria's PM Boyko Borisov met with the Chair of the Bulgarian Ski Federation, Tseko Minev. The two discussed...

Maine's Tourism Industry Warns of Student Worker Shortage

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:34:00 +0100

Maine businesses that rely on foreign student workers could face staffing shortages this summer, due to changes announced by the U.S. State Department. This year, students from a number of eastern European countries will find it harder to get J-1 Visas, which allow them to work in the U.S....

Spa Bulgaria

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:19:00 +0100

The Bulgarian spa resorts have the advantage of being located in very favourable climatic regions, giving the exceptional opportunity of combining balneotherapy with climatic treatment. The Black Sea coast is a subregion of the continental Mediterranean climatic region. Neither the harsh...

St. Vrach

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 05:41:00 +0100

2 km to the northwest of St. Bogoroditsa Monastery on the Klisura Rhodopean peak rises the biggest monastery dedicated to the saints-healers Kozma and Damyan. This holy place is called St. Vrach by the people’s word. It was most probably founded during the independent rule of despot...

Bulgaria Launches Online Tourist Calendar

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:54:00 +0100

The Bulgarian Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism has launched an online calendar listing interesting tourists sites and events. The calendar has a web address - www.potarsi.bulgariatravel.org . The site will be updated consistently and will collect information about travel, city...

Kavarna - Bulgaria's Rock Capital

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:01:00 +0100

Kavarna used to be no more than a small fishing port aside a man-made stretch of beach where local people congregated in summer to party on the sands and listen to rockmusic. Today, Kavarna is home to 12,500 people including many expats. It consists of 42 km of coastline with many natural and...

Bulgaria Air doubles flights between Sofia and Bourgas

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:27:00 +0100

The Bulgarian national carrier, Bulgaria Air, will double its flights from Sofia to Bourgas starting next week, the company said on January 5 2011. Beginning on January 10, two flights from Sofia will be bound to Bourgas, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. With early...

Easyjet halts flights from Sofia to Madrid

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:40:00 +0100

British budget carrier Easyjet will cease all flights from Sofia to Madrid from March 10 2011, Bulgarian media reported. Only two months ago, Easyjet halted its service linking Sofia to Milan in Italy. The company cited its desire to redirect its resources to other potentially more...

Sofia Airport has further delays and cancellations because of fog

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:02:00 +0100

Sofia Airport has experienced another difficult day with flights cancelled, delayed or redirected to different airports. Heavy fog has been in place over Sofia and much of Bulgaria for more than 36 hours now, as many regions in the country are being classified with Code Yellow status,...

Sofia Airport works under lower visibility

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:23:00 +0100

Sofia. In the early Sunday morning Sofia Airport is working under lower visibility, the official website of the airport informs. Flights of Bulgaria Air from Burgas (FB976) and Varna (FB978) are expected to arrive at around 10 a.m. A couple of delays have been registered since 00:00 until...

Anti-Icing Procedures Delay Flights at Sofia Airport

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:02:00 +0100

Several flights to and from the Sofia International Airport were delayed Monday due to the anti-icing procedures, the Bulgarian News Agency reported. The airport's runway and landing zone is clean, ramp sites, too. Arriving and departing of airplanes are conducted in snowfall....

Six flights redirected from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Airport due to fog

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:41:00 +0100

Because of the foggy weather in the Bulgarian capital six flights have been redirected from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv Airport, Southern Bulgaria, since 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, the coordination center of Plovdiv Airport. A flight from Moscow, which is an hour late, will most probably land in...

Delays and changes in some flights at Sofia Airport

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:08:00 +0100

Sofia. Sofia Airport is operating in poor visibility and continuous snowfall, its press center announced. Here are the delays and changes in the flights between 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Monday: Arriving flights: Aeroflot (SU171) – Moscow, adverse weather conditions in the...

Sofia Airport cancels more flights on December 23-24

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 03:46:00 +0100

Sofia International Airport has announced that it had cancelled several flights departing on December 23 for Munich, Frankfurt, Prague and Bucharest, Bulgarian media reported. Another spell of heavy fog over the capital and western Bulgaria will only contribute to the heavy travel...

Heavy fog cancels flights at Sofia Airport

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:53:00 +0100

Thick fog has gripped much of western and southern Bulgaria and forced many flights to Sofia international airport to be redirected to Plovdiv, Bucharest and Thessaloniki, Bulgarian media reported. On the morning of December 22, Lufthansa flights from Sofia to Munich and Frankfurt were also...

Bulgaria Air sends extra planes to rescue Bulgarians stuck in London

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:20:00 +0100

National carrier Bulgaria Air will sent an extra flight to London on December 21 2010 to return dozens of Bulgarians stuck in the English capital. One such flight was already sent on the evening of December 20. A group of 40 Bulgarians have been stranded at Heathrow Airport in London for...

The Survakane

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:24:00 +0100

Today, Christmas is still a very special family holiday in modern Bulgaria. In the cities, the Koledari tradition is not followed as strictly as in the villages. However, city dwellers should not be surprised if kids (Survakarcheta) knock on the door after midnight on Christmas to sing a...

New regular flights will connect Bulgaria’s Plovdiv with Spain

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:14:00 +0100

On December 22 Plovdiv Airport will announce its second regular line from the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv to a city in Spain, general manager of the airport Doichin Angelov announced. Bulgarian footballer Hristo Stoichkov will participate in the press conference announcing the new line....

Bad weather in Western Europe wreaks havoc at Sofia Airport

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 04:59:00 +0100

Hundreds of people were stranded at Sofia Airport as their flights to and from Western Europe have been cancelled or delayed by hours on December 17. A flight from Frankfurt has already been cancelled, with flights from Amsterdam, Paris and Zurich delayed. Some of the passengers on the...

Positive forecast for Bulgarian winter tourism sector

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:45:00 +0100

Bulgarian winter tourism is expected to emerge from the economic crisis this season with an ever increasing numbers of tourists from neighbouring countries, who prefer to visit Bulgarian ski resorts rather than their own. Bulgarian winter resorts are widely regarded as the most advanced,...

Europe seeks to end the need for US visas

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:35:00 +0100

A travel to the USA isn`t always as exciting as it may seem. Apart from the preparations needed, one of the most unpleasant thing is to apply, wait, interviewed, wait in order to get a visa issued. Most of the citizens of the EU don`t require the approval of the US embassy to travel to the...

Glozhene Monastery

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:36:00 +0100

The Glozhene Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery located on the northern slopes of Stara Planina in Bulgaria, near the village of Glozhene and the Cherni Vit river, 12 km from Teteven. According to the legend, the monastery was built in the 13th century (1224), when Ukrainian knyaz...

“Seek Bulgaria” will promote domestic travel

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:37:00 +0100

On 6 December the newest campaign for advertising Bulgarian tourism commenced. Called “Seek Bulgaria”, its purpose is to encourage locals and guests of the country to visit less popular places. The project will be divided in two stages – winter and spring. They will...

Your rights for flights in Europe

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:57:00 +0100

If your flight is cancelled or is subject to a long delay, or if you are denied boarding on a flight for which you hold a valid reservation, you are entitled to certain rights in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004. The...

The Day of Saint Nicholas

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:04:00 +0100

The Day of Saint Nicholas, Nikola in Bulgarian, is celebrated on December 6 and is one of the most respected traditional holidays in this country to this very day. In every home a fish dish is prepared for that great day. Saint Nicholas is most popular as patron of the sea, rivers and lakes, of...

Bulgarian Museums

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:34:00 +0100

Everybody knows about the rich culture and history that Bulgaria has. Since ancient times, the territory of the country was inhabited by many peoples and cultures. Every one of them left a deep trail in Bulgarian folklore, traditions and culture. And with so much history, it`s only normal to...

Mystic Wonders of Bulgaria

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:52:00 +0100

Bulgaria is a small scaled country in terms of territory, but it has a rich and controversial history as well as magnificent nature. The Rhodopi Mountain and the Flower of Orpheus The Rhodopi Mountain is one of the most mystic places in the country. Since early antiquity to present...

EasyJet cancels Sofia-Milan flights

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:52:00 +0100

British low-cost airline EasyJet has suspended its flights from the Bulgarian capital to the Italian northern city of Milan, the Sofia airport's seasonal flights schedule shows. The flights were terminated because the route proved unprofitable, a source close to the company said as...

The mosaics museum in Devnya

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:45:00 +0100

Just 20 kilometers west of the coastal city of Varna, near the town of Devnya, lies an interesting archeological site – a vast collection of flour mosaics from Greek and Roman times. Part of a large building, that was a central place for the citizens of the ancient town of...

St Catherine

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:00:00 +0100

In the end of November we celebrate the day of St Catherine. The date is 24 November and those who celebrate aren`t just the name bearers (Ekaterina, Katya, Tinka, Katerina, Katina, Tina, Katrin), but all orthodox Christians. On this day, women are supposed to make white bread with honey on...

Fortress Kaliakra

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:52:00 +0100

Cape Kaliakra is situated at the end of a long and narrow peninsula on the Bulgariansector of the north coast of the Black Sea. It is located 12 km. east from Kavarna and 60 km. north - east from Varna. The coast has very steep with vertical cliffs with a height of about 70 m. The cliffs...

EU wants to make Europe number 1 tourist destination

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:27:00 +0100

Leaders of the European Union gathered today in the town of Melieha, Malta to discuss on how to make Europe the top tourist destination in the world. Members of the European Commission, European Parliament and participants from member states governments. Bulgaria is represented by the Minister...

Dobarsko village

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:33:00 +0100

Dobarsko is a small mountain village in the southwest of Bulgaria. It`s situated near the cities of Blagoevgrad and Razlog and a mere 17 km from winter resort Bansko. Placed on 1070 meters altitude, in the south slope of the sacred mountain Rila, the village reveals incredible views and sights...

EasyJet celebrates its 15th birthday with low prices

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:16:00 +0100

The British low-cost carrier EasyJet is turning 15 on 10 November and to celebrate its birthday, the company will offer a 25% discount on tickets to several destinations from and to Bulgaria. The promotional fees will last between 1 January and 26 March 2011. This means that a one way flight...

Bulgaria in Lonely Planet`s Top 10

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:45:00 +0100

Bulgaria has managed to find its place in the top 10 countries that must be visited in 2011 selected by the authoritative tourist publication Lonely Planet. The country is ranked at fifth position and it`s surpassed by Albania, Brazil, Cabo Verde and Panama. The other contenders in the ranking...

Q and A on Secure Flight

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:30:00 +0100

What is Secure Flight and what does it do? Secure Flight is a behind the scenes program that streamlines the watch list matching process. It will improve the travel experience for all passengers, including those who have been misidentified in the past. What information will be collected by...

Secure Flight

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:26:00 +0100

Sofia will soon have its first modern art museum

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:51:00 +0100

29 Ocotber marked the first construction work been done on Sofia`s newest gain – the first Bulgarian modern art museum. The new cultural center will find its home inside an old building, part of the complex “Sofia Arsenal”. The building needs a lot of work but...

Bulgaria turned clocks back to winter time

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 16:25:00 +0100

At 4:00 a.m. (Bulgarian time) on October 31 Bulgaria turns the clocks back one hour to winter daylight saving time. Traditionally, this is done on the last Sunday in October. The winter time will continue until the last Sunday in March 2011, when the clocks will be turned forward by one hour....

New regular flight between Varna and Moscow

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 04:44:00 +0200

A regular service between Varna airport and Sheremetievo international airport in Moscow will be launched from October 30 2010, flying once a week, the press centre of the Varna airport said in a media statement. Flights will be by Bulgaria Air, once a week, on Saturdays during the...

Ruse airport seeks concessionaires and low-cost companies

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:56:00 +0200

According to Ruse`s local government, documents about the concession of the local airport Shtruklevo, are being prepared. The facility is not functioning since the year 2000 but with the arrival of the new concessionaire, the passengers terminal will be restored and civil flights will start...

Passengers get to know their rights at Sofia Airport

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:35:00 +0200

Today the “Active Consumers” Association organized an informative campaign for the customers of Sofia Airport about their rights during flight. Experts from the Association and from the “European Consumer Center – Bulgaria” provided help about...

The Red Church

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:58:00 +0200

The Red Church is a large partially preserved late Roman (early Byzantine) Christian basilica in south central Bulgaria. Dating to the late 5th–early 6th century, the church stands near the town of Perushtitsa in western Plovdiv Province, some 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) southwest of...

St Dimitar`s Day

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:09:00 +0200

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates on 26 October the day of St Dimitar. Greeks, Serbs, Bulgarians and Russians argue about being the protected people of the Saint. It is believed that St Dimitar was a proconsul in Salonika and died for the Christian Faith on 26 October 306. In Balkan...

Iskar Panega Geopark

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:36:00 +0200

The term geopark is not very popular in Bulgaria. Overall a geopark is a complex of natural phenomena who are of geological and paleontological interest. All of the regions natural beauties, cultural and historical landmarks are connected via eco-paths. In most cases, the park is made accessible...

British Airways canceled London to Varna flight route

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:25:00 +0200

British Airways will no longer operate the flight from London to Varna. This financial decision the airline took after the unprofitable results of the route for the last year. British airways will continue offering flights between Varna and London for the same price. The flights will be...

Travel Bulgaria Highlights

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:10:00 +0200

If you want to see all of Bulgaria's highlights it will take you anywhere from two to three weeks. Starting point is certainly Sofia, which has more than enough going on to keep you occupied for few days. There are many great museums and galleries and Bulgaria's best restaurants and...

Plovdiv airport`s development fund welcomes two new municipalities

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 06:31:00 +0200

On a meeting of the members of Plovdiv Airport`s development fund, two new municipalities have been added to its ranks. Those are Plovdiv and Chepelare. This was revealed by the airport`s executive director Doychin Angelov. After those two entered the fund, they`ll have to pay their fee which...

Operation “Smoke” is underway

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:34:00 +0200

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Germanwings happy with its routes to Bulgaria

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:58:00 +0200

From its first flight to Sofia in March 2007, the German low-cost company Germanwings has flow more than 150 000 passengers and have achieved an 80% on board occupancy. Those details were revealed today by the company`s senior vice president Heinz Joachim Schotes. What`s more important is that...

Two daily flights from Wien to Sofia from Fly Niki

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 08:28:00 +0200

Austrian low-cost airline Fly Niki is on the verge of launching two flights a day from Vienna to Sofia. The second connection intends to outrun its rivals from Austrian Airlines and Bulgaria Air. The company`s founder Niki Lauda explained yesterday that his planes will fly twice a day to Sofia,...

Bulgarians rediscover cruises

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 08:05:00 +0200

More and more people are being interested and are looking for alternative ways of spending their holidays than the usual and well-known sea trips. Such an alternative possibility is the cruise. Up until recent years, cruises were very uncommon for the Bulgarian tourist, but this tendency is...

Bulgarian government issues travel warnings

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 07:58:00 +0200

Bulgaria has become the latest country to issue travel warnings to its citizens that are currently abroad or are intending to travel to Western Europe. According to the Foreign Ministry`s recommendations, citizens should be extremely cautious when visiting tourist sites, public places, mass...

Medieval Graffiti found in Veliko Tarnovo

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:46:00 +0200

Trapezitsa, one of the historic hills in the old capital of Veliko Tarnovo is about to overshadow the glory of the neighboring fortress hill of Tsarevets. The reason is a new archeological expedition to the weed-grown upland. According to lead archeologist Konstantin Totev, the new finds, are...

Skaklia Waterfall

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:09:00 +0200

Skaklia waterfall is situated in the Defile of Iskyr River near the village Gara Bov. It is located around 40 km from the capital city Sofia. Skaklia is one of the biggest waterfalls in Bulgaria. It consists of two levels. The first one is around 90 meters high and the second one...

United and Continental merge into the biggest airline in the world

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:16:00 +0200

On October 1 United and Continental closed the deal, that will se both companies merge into one huge airline. Sources say that the new company`s name will be United Airlines, but with Continental`s colors and globe logo on the tail. The main goal for the new carrier is to attract business...

New flight routes will link Sofia with Ekaterinburg and Istanbul

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:59:00 +0200

The first day of October marks the beginning of the long awaited two new air routes from Sofia Airport. The two new destinations are Sofia-Ekaterinburg and Sofia – Istanbul/Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The firs line will be operated by Ural Airlines. The Russian company...

Bansko – Winter capital of the Balkans

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 01:00:00 +0200

In the end of September the Bulgarian winter resort Bansko will become winter capital of the Balkans, according to the town`s mayor Alexander Kravarov. The decision to give Bansko the prestigious title has already been taken from the Balkan comission of mountainous towns in Novi Sad, Serbia....

Bolywood comes to Sofia

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 07:14:00 +0200

Sofia will be the host of the upcoming Namaste Bulgaria Film Festival. The event starts on October 1 and ends on 10 October. During those 10 days, the festival will screen films from some of Bolywood`s finest works such as Jodhaa Akbar, Fashion Dhoom – 2, Fanaa, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and...

Wizz Air not interested in Sofia-Varna flights

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:45:00 +0200

Low-cost airline Wizz Air is about to cancel its flights from Bulgarian capital Sofia to Varna. The company hasn`t confirmed this information but according to the press center at Varna Airport, there were no flight dates announced by Wizz Air for the winter season. And if we log on to the...

Lighthouse Golf

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 06:35:00 +0200

Location: Pitched on a spectacular plateau with breathtaking sea views on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Balchick, the Lighthouse Golf Resort is set in an idyllic location. This landmark new development, with its unrivalled location 35km from Varna International Airport and world class...

Ancient tombs exhibited in the National museum of history

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:54:00 +0200

Two early Christian tombs were shown today in the National museum of history in Sofia. The tombs are part of a large necropolis of ancient Serdika and were found during construction works in the city center area in 2007. They date back at IV century A.D. What`s unique in the finds, is the way...

Wizz Air will fly to Plovdiv

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:03:00 +0200

The low cost airline Wizz Air is interested in operating flights to and from Plovdiv airport. The Hungarian company and the port`s executives are in talks and soon may finalize a deal. This information was revealed by Plovdiv`s airport CEO Doychin Angelov. The final destinations are still kept...

Complex Fenerite

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:15:00 +0200

There is a places in Bulgaria that keeps the romantic from the past centuries.12 kilometers away north-east from Gabrovo you can find the villages of Bojentzi and Kmetovtzi. The traditional architecture of the Bulgarian houses from XVIII and XIX century, with there own simplicity and...

Stob Pyramids

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:43:00 +0200

The Pyramids of Stob are a natural phenomenon situated near the village of Stob in the southwestern ridge of Rila mountain. They are exceptionally beautiful and elegant earthen pyramids, most of them finished on top with a big boulder. Their rusty colour make them exceptionally picturesque at...

Magic Lives in Bulgaria

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:15:00 +0200

6th of September marked the beginning of Bulgaria`s newest worldwide advertising campaign which will promote the country as a tourist destination in the next few months. There are three videos, each one presenting part of the seaside and mountain resorts, landmarks, eco tourism and...

Eagle Eye Observation Deck

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:37:00 +0200

Eagle Eye is a unique tourist attraction in the Rhodopes. Mounted on a 1563 m altitude, on the edge of cliffs. а. Located near the Yagodinska cave. Site of a magnificent view to the mountains.Visible from the site are two third of Buynovsko Gorge, Borino, Chala, Jagodina, in the distance you...

Flights from Plovdiv to London

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:32:00 +0200

The biggest low-cost company in the world declared their first Bulgarian destination Plovdiv-London. Irish company Ryanair on November 2 this year will operate flights between Plovdiv airport and London Stansted. Tickets are on sale from 5 August and prices start from € 32.99 with...

Found remains of John the Baptist

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:09:00 +0200

On 28 July on St. John island near Sozopol small sarcophagus with the relics of St. John the Baptist was discovered. The find contains parts of the hand, facial fractures, heel and tooth. It is believed that the bones were brought to the island in the V century AD and were hidden under the altar...

Assumption day of Virgin Mary

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:42:00 +0200

Today was the observation of one of the biggest Eastern Orthodox Church Holiday - The Assumption of Virgin Mary. This day is also a celebration for the city of Varna. The celebrations ceremonies began early morning at the city's main cathedral - The Cathedral of Assumption of the Blessed...

Polska Skakavitza Waterfall

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:21:00 +0200

Polska skakavitza waterfall is situated in the Zemen mountain at 700 meters above sea level between two towns Zemen and Kuystendil. It is only 80 km south of Sofia. It is formed by the small river that passes through the village nearby. The waterfall is not very high only 50 m but the...

Baikusheva mura

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:29:00 +0200

In the Pirin Mountains, at 1930 meters altitude is the oldest conifer in Bulgaria - Baykushevata Mura, a representative of the black fir species. It is believed that the tree is more than 1300 years. It is named after the forester Kostadin Baikushev, who in 1897 discovered and...

The Biggest Shipwreck Found in the Black Sea

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:37:00 +0200

The Biggest Shipwreck Found in the Black Sea On the Black Sea bottom near Sozopol diving archeologist found a three-mast sail ship dating from 18-19th century. Bulgarian Underwater Archeology Center informed that it was the biggest sunk vessel found in these waters. The ship was...

Kokalyane Monastery

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:53:00 +0200

The Kokalyane cloister, St Archangel Michael, is also known as the Urvich monastery. It is situated amid a beautiful scenery of the Plana mountain, about 4km away from the village of Kokalyane (in the outskirts of the city of Sofia) and some 6km to the northeast of the village of Zheleznitsa....

British, Iberia, American Airlines Join Forces

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:20:00 +0200

British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines - Join Forces After a fourteen year wait the three carriers are finally approved by the US Department of Transport and EU to cooperate on transatlantic flights. The joint business agreement guarantees cost savings. This way the three...

The Byzantine fortress near Mezek

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:00:00 +0200

To the west of the village of Mezek there is a fortress which among all historical buildings has best preserved the spirit of the ancient. This fortress is said to be dated from the end of 9th and the beginning of 12th century, and built at the time of the government of the emperor of all...

Yumruka Peak

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:08:00 +0200

Yumruka Peak is in the Balkan mountain range or Stara Planina, and it is part of Bulgaria’s National Park “Tsentralen Balkan” (Central Balkan). The peak itself is almost 6 000 feet high, there is a chalet nearby called “Eho” and to the west there...

Ovech Fortress

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:38:00 +0200

The Ovech fortress is located near the town of Provadiya and it was built around the 4th century by the Byzantines to defend them against the invading northern tribes. The fortress played an important role in many battles during the First and Second Bulgarian Empire. The fortress had many names...

Perperikon

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:29:00 +0200

Perperikon is an archaeological complex in Southern Bulgaria. It is situated about 15 km (less than 10 miles) Northeast of the town of Kardzhali. It can easily be reached from Sofia by passing through Assenovgrad and Kardzhali or Haskovo and Kardzhali. Archaeologists have found signs of human...

Low Budget Flights between Bulgaria and Turkey

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:21:00 +0200

The Bulgarian News Agency announced that in September 2010 Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airline will start operating regular flights from Sofia (Sofia International Airport) to Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen Airport- the airport is located in the Asian half of the city)....

Budget Airlines to/from Bulgaria

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:41:00 +0100

Perhaps because of the often-mentioned economic crisis or because more and more people are willing to compromise their comfort so that they can buy a more affordable flying ticket, budget airlines grow more and more popular among travelers. Unlike some years ago, when buying a low-cost flying...

Baba Vida

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:02:00 +0200

Baba Vida is the only fully-preserved medieval Bulgarian castle which functioned both as a fortress and the ruler’s residence. It is located on the bank of the Danube, at the north-eastern part of the town of Vidin. The castle’s construction began in the 10th century and its...

Etropole Monastery

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:59:00 +0200

The Etropole Monastery “Holy Trinity” was built in the time of the Second Bulgarian Empire. It is located about 3 miles from the picturesque town of Etropole on the slopes of mount Cheren (Cheren Vrah). Legends tell that St. John of Rila sought peace and quiet in one of the...

Belogradchik Fortress

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:06:00 +0200

The Belogradchik Fortress is a stronghold, also known as Kaleto (in Turkish “kale” means fortress). It is located near the town of Belogradchik and it is one of Bulgaria’s most important and well-preserved historical sites. The fortress was built when these lands...

Belintash

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:28:00 +0200

Belintash is a plateau in the north of the Rodopi Mountains, located at almost 4 000 ft above sea level. It is only 31 miles from Plovdiv but it is not a popular tourist destination. This place was used by Thracians more than 7 000 years ago and it was the biggest sanctuary of god Sabazios. Some...

Goldair Handling in Bulgaria

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0200

Goldair Handling is the new authorized operator which will provide passenger and ramp ground handling services at the Sofia International Airport. As the Bulgarian capital’s airport grows, so does the need for more high-quality providers of handling services. This makes Goldair...

Krapets

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:36:00 +0200

Krapets is a coastal village located about 56 miles north of Varna and only a couple of miles away from the Bulgarian-Romanian border. It is a small, peaceful village with mainly one-storey houses, friendly inhabitants and beautiful nature. Recently Krapets was discovered as a place with great...

Snezhanka (cave)

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:11:00 +0200

Snezhanka (meaning Snow White in English) is a cave in the Rodopi mountains, situated about 3 miles away from the town of Peshetra. The cave was discovered in 1961 by a group of mountaineers who spent about 10 hours inside it just admiring its beauty. Snezhanka is somewhat difficult to access as...

Bachkovo Monastery

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:10:00 +0200

Bachkovo Monastery or Bachkovski manastir is the second biggest monastery in Bulgaria. The monastery is located about 6 miles south of Asenovgrad and was founded in 1083 by Gregory Pakourianos- a Georgian military commander in Byzantine service. However, Georgia loses control over the monastery...

Arapovo Monastery

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:45:00 +0200

The Arapovo Monastery of Saint Nedelya (Arapovski manastir) is a Bulgarian orthodox monastery located about 4 miles from Asenovgrad. What is peculiar about it is that this is the only Christian monastery in Bulgaria, built during the Ottoman rule. The legend says that a Turkish feudal lord,...

Kavarna

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:07:00 +0200

Kavarna is a town and sea resort in Northeastern Bulgaria. It is famous for its clean sea water and beaches. It offers ecotourism and nature-lovers can admire the unique flora and fauna of the place. The great variety of fish, birds and plants contributes to the vast popularity of the place. It...

Sunny Beach

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:01:00 +0200

Situated in the south of the Bulgarian Black Sea, Sunny Beach is one of the most popular for tourists summer resorts in Bulgaria. It is visited by thousands of foreigners, as well as native people every year. Everyone who spends there at least a couple of days will justify the name of the resort...

Saints Constantine and Helena

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 02:01:00 +0200

Saints Constantine and Helena is the oldest Bulgarian resort on the Black Sea. The resort is located about 6 miles north-east from Varna and is named after a monastery in the vicinity built around the 16th century. They say the monastery was founded by a group of monks who sought refuge in the...

St. Ivan Island

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:35:00 +0200

The island of Saint Ivan is located half a mile away from Sozopol and it is the biggest Bulgarian island in the Black Sea. Its territory is protected by the Bulgarian government and proclaimed a nature reserve because of the more than 70 species of endangered birds that nest there. This unique...

The Wonder Bridges

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:35:00 +0200

The Wonder Bridges (Chudnite Mostove) are one of Bulgaria’s most extraordinary natural formations. They are located in the Rhodopes at a height of 1000 miles above sea level. These bridges are in fact colossal marble arches connecting the two banks of the river Dalbok Dol. The...

The Etar Museum (Etara)

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:26:00 +0200

Etar is the oldest open air museum in Bulgaria, founded in 1964, and it is located 5 miles south from the town of Gabrovo. The museum preserves and cherishes the Bulgarian historical heritage and reveals to visitors a more comprehensible image of the past. There are about 50 sites in the museum-...

Irakli

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:38:00 +0200

Irakli is a protected swathe of land with a camping site and it is located 43 miles north from Burgas. Irakli is neighbored by the village of Emona and cape Emine. This patch of land is famous among eco tourists as one of the most well-preserved beaches on the Black Sea. Irakli’s...

Lozenets

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:20:00 +0200

Lozenets is a small village and a seaside resort, located about 40 miles from Burgas and 4 miles from Tsarevo. Although it was founded just some 80 years ago and does not have much of a historical heritage, it still proves to be quite attractive not only for Bulgarian tourists but also for many...

Passport Expiration Issues

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:58:00 +0200

There are many ridiculous speculations and rumors in the Internet when it comes to passport requirements for tourists visiting Bulgaria or Bulgarian citizens going aboard. However, being taken aside and asked to stand behind the security perimeter and missing your flight is no laughing matter....

Air France Premium Economy

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:27:00 +0200

Premium economy cabin is growing more popular since Air France introduced “Premium Voyageur” on their widebodies. The cabin is located between Business and Economy class and has a little something from both of cabins. Now Air France offers new Еconomy class to four new...

More Chicago-New York Flights

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:58:00 +0200

Delta Air Lines are expanding its services and launch hourly shuttle service between New York-LaGuardia and Chicago-O'Hare International airports. The service begins on Monday with 11 flights each weekday. Delta is reportedly the world’s largest airline and it claims to be the only...

Child Fare

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:18:00 +0200

Back in the days, child fares were something quite common for most airlines. However, nowadays fewer and fewer airlines offer discounts for children and even if they do- there are certain conditions which need to be taken into consideration. PaylessBG.com will try to shed some light on when and...

New Security Procedures by DHS

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:01:00 +0200

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is instating a new security procedure called Security Flight. This security check concerns all passengers wishing to fly from/to/within the USA and it aims to enhance security, and make flying easier for travelers. The Transportation Security...

Saint Anastasia Island

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:34:00 +0200

The islet of St. Anastasia is the only inhabited island in the Black Sea. It is located about a mile from Chernomorets and it is 39 ft above sea level. The island was named after the medieval convent which was built on it. There have been rumors of treasures buried by passing sea pirates...

Sveti Vlas

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:30:00 +0200

Sveti Vlas (Saint Blaise) is one of the fastest growing sea resorts in Bulgaria. The town is located 25 miles from Burgas and only 2 miles away from another dynamic Black Sea resort- Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach). Sveti Vlas’s climate is a perfect combination of mountain freshness...

Albena

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:26:00 +0200

Albena is by far one of the most beautiful Black Sea resorts in Bulgaria, it has a little something for everyone- a 3-mile long, 500-feet wide shoreline of fine white sand, washed by the crystal- clear waters of a relatively shallow bay, many places for entertainment, different restaurants and...

Travelling is Now Easy with TripIt

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:06:00 +0200

Nowadays, despite all the websites available to travelers for online bookings, reservations and so on, there are still a lot of details to deal with- details that can often turn the most pleasant journey into a nightmare. Just think about it- when you are about to set off on a journey you have...

Nesebar

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:26:00 +0200

There are few coastal towns in Bulgaria which are proclaimed to be an architectural and archaeological reserve, and in the meantime, they are also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bulgaria and Bulgaria’s 100 Tourist Sites. This is Nesebar and it is one of Europe’s...

Smokinya Beach

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:26:00 +0200

If you want to spend your holiday at the Bulgarian seaside but you are simply too tired of the never-ending hubbub of the coastal towns, then this destination is ideal for you. Smokinya is a beach located between two camps called “Veselie” (meaning “glee”)...

Sozopol

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:30:00 +0200

Sozopol is one of Bulgaria’s most popular towns on the South coast. The town is soaked in history and has preserved most of its ancient atmosphere, and, yet, you are never more than a few steps away from enjoying the comforts of a modern seaside resort. The town is 22 miles south from...

Balchik

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:26:00 +0200

Undoubtedly one of the pearls of Bulgaria’s North coast, Balchik should definitely be one of your destinations, in case you are planning to visit the Black Sea this summer. The picturesque town of Balchik is located 23 miles from Dobrich and 29 miles from the biggest coastal town in...

BA Strike Update 1 June 2010

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0200

British Airways strike actions will continue up to 9 June 2010. In order to minimize any inconvenience for tourists, BA has prepared a list of daily US destinations to London. The list consists of: Boston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Houston, New York – Newark, Toronto,...

Borovets

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:01:00 +0200

The absolute silence of the mountain open-spaces, the blindingly white fluffy snow, the cloudless azure-blue sky and the inebriating scent of pine-trees-- this is just a vague description of happens to be the oldest and most visited recreational resort in Bulgaria- Borovets—the...

Rila Monastery

Sun, 30 May 2010 16:40:00 +0200

General Info Rila Monastery (in Bulgarian- Rilski Manastir) is thought to have been founded by a hermit named John of Rila (in Bulgarian- Ivan Rilski) in the 10th century. John of Rila was canonized by the Orthodox Church after his death and today he is honored as the traditional patron...

The Seven Rila Lakes

Sun, 30 May 2010 14:45:00 +0200

The Seven Rila Lakes (Sedemte Rilski Ezera) is undoubtedly one of the most breath-taking sights a tourist could ever see in their lifetime. This group of lakes is of glacial origin and it is the most visited one in Bulgaria. The lakes are located in Rila Mountain, at about 6900-8200 ft above sea...

Cherni Vrah, Vitosha

Sat, 29 May 2010 22:19:00 +0200

Cherni Vrah (literally translated- Black Peak) is Vitosha’s highest summit- 7513 ft. It is the fourth highest peak in Bulgaria after Rila mountain, Pirin mountain and the Stara Planina. It is ideal for recreational activities and perfect for those of you who love taking a walk in...

Boyana Waterfall

Sat, 29 May 2010 14:09:00 +0200

The Boyana waterfall (Boyanski vodopad) is the biggest waterfall in Vitosha. It is 49 ft high and is located in one of the most preserved areas of Vitosha. On a clear sunny day it can be spotted from the capital’s centrum. The waterfall is most rampant in spring when the snows are...

Travel to the Golden Bridges in Vitosha

Sat, 29 May 2010 17:08:00 +0200

One of Vitosha’s famous sights is “Zlatnite mostove” (The Golden Bridges). This is a natural formation also known as a stone river, or stone run. The formation is located at approximately 4593 ft above sea level. Some say the name “Golden...

Common Center for European Air Traffic Control

Sat, 22 May 2010 18:07:00 +0200

The EU enforced new regulations on air navigation in light of the ongoing volcanic activity in Iceland, in order to reduce schedule irregularities and introduce more flexible ways of travel, said Reuters. A European Crisis Communication Center is to be established, and its purpose is to...

BA strike to go ahead

Fri, 21 May 2010 23:10:00 +0200

Unite, the union representing British Airways cabin crew, has confirmed a five-day strike starting from next Monday 24 May, and has notified BA management that there will be further strikes on 30 May-3 June and 5-9 June if the dispute is not settled. On Monday 17 May, the High Court ruled...

British Airways - Cabin crew strike called off

Mon, 17 May 2010 23:07:00 +0200

British Airways - Cabin crew strike called off. In few days all BA flights will start operating as scheduled.

BA Strike Update

Thu, 13 May 2010 21:19:00 +0200

Update on British Airways operational plans during the period of Unite’s planned strike action May 18-22, May 24-28, May 30 – June 3, and June 5–9. All customers are asked to verify and ensure that they have their correct contact phone numbers in their...

Going where no ship has gone before

Tue, 11 May 2010 20:33:00 +0200

The new Norwegian Epic will host Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks in New York this summer with televised coverage. The fireworks are fitting since the new ship’s brand of glitzy entertainment is only one of the trends that will influence the future of the cruise industry....

BA faces 20 days of strikes

Mon, 10 May 2010 22:03:00 +0200

British Airways faces 20 days of strike action by cabin crew including a walk out during the next school half-term holidays. Four sets of industrial action are planned by the Unite union: May 18-22, May 24-28, May 30-June 3 and June 5-9. BA plans to run all flights from Gatwick and...

New Bulgaria flights from Luton

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:38:00 +0200

Low fare carrier Wizz Air is to run summer flights to Varna in Bulgaria. The seasonal route will be operated twice a week between June 27 and September 5 with one-way fares starting at £52.99. The airline already serves Bourgas, another Black Sea resort, from Luton as well as...

Sofia Airport: Regular run of several flights resumed

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:58:00 +0200

Sofia. At 8:10 p.m. (local Bulgarian time) on April 19, 2010, the air space over Bulgaria was opened for aircrafts. The regular run of several flights for 20.04.2010 to European destinations has been resumed, as these destinations include Vienna, Paris, Prague, Bucharest, Sofia Airport reports....

Lufthansa begins limited North American flight operation

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:41:00 +0200

East Meadow, NY, April 19, 2010 -- Lufthansa will today operate 50 long-haul flights with aircraft currently located abroad, to Germany. Those aircraft will take off from their respective locations in Asia, North and South America as well as Africa in the next hours. Of the 50 flights, 27 are...

Re-booking options for cancelled flights

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:55:00 +0200

Due to the volcano flights disruption all passenger that have canceled flights, or have scheduled departure by Apr 22 are entitled to free rebook for the first available date or to a full refund for unused tickets, and partial refund for outbound used tickets. At present it is not possible to...

Affected Countries by the volcano ash

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:22:00 +0200

Here is a list of countries affected as of 1235 GMT on Saturday: AUSTRIA - Airspace closed until at least Saturday 1800 GMT. BELGIUM - Airspace closed until at least Saturday 1800 GMT, main airline, Brussels Airlines, cancels all flights until Monday. BELARUS - Airspace closed on Saturday...

Volcanic eruption causes irregularities in flight operations

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:04:00 +0200

Volcanic eruption causes irregularities in flight operations Due to volcanic eruption most of the airports in Europe are closed. For updated information please call us directly. If your flight has been canceled you are entitled to reschedule or to a full refund....

Volcanic ash shuts air space across Europe

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:31:00 +0200

LONDON - An ash cloud from Iceland's spewing volcano halted air traffic across a wide swathe of Europe on Thursday, grounding planes on a scale unseen since the 2001 terror attacks as authorities stopped all flights over Britain, Ireland and the Nordic countries. Thousand of flights...

Ancient Bulgarian Capital Appears near Varna, Bulgaria

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:03:00 +0200

Along with the many modern Black Sea resorts, tourists can now go 15 centuries back in time, and visit one of the most ancient Old Bulgarian capitals. For this purpose you do not need a time machine, but simply go to Varna, and visit the unprecedented for Bulgaria historical-ethnographic outdoor...

Security Checks on Flights to U.S. to Be Revamped

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:13:00 +0200

The changes, announced Friday by the Homeland Security Department, come after a three-month review of counterterrorism policies ordered by President Barack Obama in the wake of the near-miss attack. Officials hope the new procedures will close a dangerous security gap that that allegedly...

St Lazarus

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 10:14:00 +0200

Lazar's day is a Christian holiday named after St. Lazarus. The name Lazarus is a symbol of health and longevity. Lazarus was a friend of Jesus and when he died was buried three days after his death, God says - "Lazarus arise!" And he Lazarus did. St....

Varna airport will service flights to 17 destinations

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:56:00 +0100

Flights will be operated to a total of 17 destinations from Varna airport in the summer of 2010, starting on March 27, Bulgarian media reported on March 26. Destinations include Sofia, London, Vienna, Budapest, Moscow, Rostov on Don, St Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Ekaterinburg, Odessa, Berlin,...

Lufthansa pilots threaten new 4-day strike

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:31:00 +0100

BERLIN – Pilots at Deutsche Lufthansa AG are threatening to stage a new four-day strike in mid-April after their union and the airline failed to resolve a dispute over pay and job security. The Cockpit union said Monday that it had called a walkout at all German locations from...

BA cabin crew set to strike

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:53:00 +0100

British Airways’ cabin crew will move forward with their strike on Saturday after last-ditch talks with management broke down. Strikes are planned for March 20 to 22 and March 27 to 30. In a statement, BA said, ”We will continue to strengthen our contingency plans...

Alitalia's flights New Premium Economy Service on Sale

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:48:00 +0100

Alitalia will launch Premium Economy service on select intercontinental routes starting in August 2010. The service will be available for sale on routes operated by the new A330 aircraft, which will be used on nonstop flights from the US to Milan. Beginning on August 10, 2010, the...

Flights to Sofia

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:18:00 +0100

Sofia is surprisingly laid back for a capital city. Hardly a great European metropolis brimming with fine sights, the place comes into its own on fine spring and summer days, when the downtown streets and their pavement cafés begin to buzz with life. The close historical relationship...

Flights to Bulgaria

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:43:00 +0100

Find consolidator* airline tickets for cheap flights to Bulgaria and international flights. Online Bulgaria flight tickets booking. Fly to Bulgaria for less. Cheap flights from Bulgaria to USA. Paylessbg.com real time search engine will compare discount consolidator rates on dozens of...

United Will Change Award Prices

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:20:00 +0100

Let's begin with the notice of upcoming award changes in United's own words: "On April 27, 2010, we'll be making minor changes to the chart to accommodate new regions of service and bring some of our mileage requirements in line with our competition. If you book your...

1st of March

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:56:00 +0100

On the first day of March and few days afterwards, Bulgarians exchange and wear white and red tassels or small dolls called "Пижо и Пенда" (Pizho and Penda). In Bulgarian folklore the name Baba Marta (in Bulgarian баба Марта meaning Grandma March) is related...

British Airways cabin crew strike ballot

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:50:00 +0100

Unite, the trade union that represents the majority of British Airways (BA) cabin crew, has announced that its strike ballot has closed with a vote in favour of industrial action. British Airways reassures that all of their flights are continuing to operate as normal at this time....

Statement regarding Lufthansa pilots' strike settlement

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:52:00 +0100

Lufthansa confirms that it has reached a settlement with its pilots' union, Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), to suspend strike activity as of 6:00 pm eastern standard time, Feb. 22, 2010 until March 8, 2010. The current special flight schedule for intercontinental flights, however, will...

Pilots' strike for Lufthansa passengers

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:00:00 +0100

The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union has called on Lufthansa pilots to participate in a four-day strike from February 22 to 25. Lufthansa has a toll-free number in the U.S. and Canada for customers to obtain information about their flight bookings, and for any re-bookings or cancellations....

Airlines Toll Free Numbers

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Aer Lingus: (800)474-7424 Aero California: (800)237-6225 Aeroflot Main Reservations Line: (888) 340-6400 Aeroflot USA Reservations: (800)995-5555 Aerolineas Argentinas: (800)333-0276 AeroMar: (718)544-6333 or (305)871-4262 Aeromexico: (800)237-6639 Aeropostal: (888)912-8466 Air...

Closed airports and canceled flights

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:34:00 +0100

East coast snow storm closed airports in Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, and canceled flights into, and out of, Boston's Logan Airport and Providence's TF Green Airport in Rhode Island. Delayed and canceled flights will continue into Sunday as airports struggle to clean up...

How to save on airline tickets

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:56:00 +0100

Now is the time of the year when people start booking their summer travel. For the last few weeks you have been checking fares and you come across a fare that is decent, but not great. You are not sure what to do. Do you jump on it and book it now? Do you wait a few days or weeks and hope...

British Airways Thanks

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:38:00 +0100

British Airways would like to thank the passengers for the patience and continued support during the recent period of uncertainty caused by the potential disruption to their services. As a gesture of goodwill they are pleased to announce that they will award bonus BA Miles to Executive...

Bansko

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:17:00 +0100

The winter resort is located just above the colourful town of Bansko 12 km into the picturesque Pirin Mountain. The perfectly prepared and efficiently secured ski runs are stretched over 70 km. 25 km of modern high-capacity lift infrastructure stands for comfort and minimal waiting times. In...

St Varvara

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 06:53:00 +0100

St. Varvara is celebrated on 4th of December. She is the protector from disease and especially the smallpox. On this day Bulgarian women avoid work. The lunch they prepare is similar as the St Andrew's day, but they sweetened the dishes with honey. This they give to children. They bake...

Lufthansa changes free baggage allowance

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Lufthansa changes free baggage allowance between North America and Europe. Lufthansa will change the free baggage allowance for Economy Class tickets issued starting January 1, 2010, when traveling on Lufthansa operated flights. An Economy Class passenger with a ticket issued on/after...

St. Andrew's Day

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:24:00 +0100

The first winter holiday is 30th of November - St. Andrew's day. He was the first among the Apostles that followed Christ. It is believed that from this day, the days begin to grow, little more each day as a grain. Grain is associated with ritual practice on the eve of this holiday....

British Airways and Iberia agree merger proposal

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:27:00 +0100

British Airways' and Iberia's boards have agreed a binding memorandum of understanding for a proposed merger to create a new, leading European airline group that will bring significant benefits for customers. The new airline group would have 419 aircraft and fly to 205...

Brussels Airlines member of Miles and More

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:31:00 +0100

On 25 October 2009 Brussels Airlines become a fully integrated Miles & More airline partner. The Belgian airline links Brussels with 50 destinations in Europe as well as 14 in Africa. Look forward to an innovative and comfortable Economy and Business Class, as well as optimal...

The Kosmatka Tomb

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:06:00 +0200

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Lifetime free flights for baby born on plane

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:15:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – A baby boy who made a surprise arrival on board an AirAsia flight this week will be given free flights for life with the budget carrier, as will his mother, the airline said Friday. AirAsia said 31-year-old passenger Liew Siaw Hsia went into labour on...

Black Sea sailing

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:36:00 +0200

For a large part of the 20th century, the Black Sea was largely off-limits -- until the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989. In the years since, it has become an increasingly popular cruise destination. My first visit to the region began in Istanbul onboard Voyages of Discovery's...

FlyNet takes off again: Lufthansa relaunches broadband Internet on-board

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:15:00 +0200

FlyNet takes off again: Lufthansa relaunches broadband Internet on-board New partner Panasonic provides most powerful inflight hotspot worldwide East Meadow, NY, Oct. 12, 2009 -- In mid-2010, when Lufthansa reintroduces FlyNet, its satellite-based Internet on-board service, the...

Lufthansa to buy Austrian; seeking OK for JetBlue codeshare

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:24:00 +0200

Lufthansa took strides late last month to expand its network on both sides of the Atlantic, but the German carrier acknowledged operational and regulatory challenges for its U.S. plans. In Europe, Lufthansa secured European Commission approval for its acquisition of Austrian Airlines in a...

Fanatic hijacked Mexican plane after 'revelation'

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:45:00 +0200

MEXICO CITY – A Bolivian religious fanatic briefly hijacked a jetliner from the beach resort of Cancun as it landed in Mexico City on Wednesday, police said. All passengers and the crew were released unharmed. The Bible -carrying hijacker used a juice can he said was a...

Travel Bulgaria - Beglik Tash

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:41:00 +0200

One of the most mysterious and breathtaking sanctuaries in Bulgaria is situated four km away from the town of Primorsko in Ropotamo preserve. Beglik Tash was discovered in 2003 and happens to be one of the oldest Thracian megalith sanctuaries in Bulgaria’s coastal region. It has...

Continental joins Star Alliance

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:14:00 +0200

Continental plans to join Star Alliance on Oct 27. This is 3 days after its last flight as a SkyTeam member. The airline`s OnePass members can continue to earn and redeem miles and make reward reservations on SkyTeam partners through Oct 24. They will be able to redeem miles and use lounges...

The Bulgarian Sites in the UNESCO List

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:54:00 +0200

Kazanluk Tomb. A Thracian tomb, dated to the late 4th-early 3rdcentury B.C. The murals in the burial chamber and in the corridor areof exclusive artistic value. The tomb is located in the Tyulbeto Hillnear the town of Kazanluk. Ivanovo Rock Churches. A rock...

Travel Bulgaria Traveler's information

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:36:00 +0200

Traveler's information: State system of Bulgaria: Parliamentary Republic Capital: Sofia (1.2 mil. Inhabitants) Official language: Bulgarian, alphabet – Cyrillic Religion: Orthodox (85%), Muslim (8%), others (7%) Time zone: GMT (London) + 2 hours,...

The Sea Garden

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:11:00 +0200

One of Varna's landmarks is the Sea Garden. The first recreation center was opened here in 1862, but the true decorative arrangements of the park started in 1895. It is the largest park in Varna and is one of most beautiful parks on the Balkan Peninsula too. Rare vegetation species grow...

Dolphinarium

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:33:00 +0200

If you are visiting Varna, the dolphinarium is a fun place to see. The dolphinarium is the entertainment attracting the largest number of visitors. It is an amphitheater with a 6 meters in diameter pool in the middle. They have scheduled daily performances with dolphins. The dolphinarium is...

Official Bulgarian Holidays

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:30:00 +0200

The official Bulgarian Holidays are ten as follow: 01 January New Year 03...

End-of-summer sale

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:27:00 +0200

Record low prices on airline tickets to Europe hit this summer. The fares are for flights departing after August 17 2009. From New York to Sofia for example, the ticket is 770 usd and this includes all taxes. For travel in September the same flight is 550 usd with taxes included. If you like to...

Lufthansa will be ending their service in Portland

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:22:00 +0200

Lufthansa will be ending their service in Portland on September 12 of this year. Lufthansa has been operating this important PDX service since 2003, but because of the economy and decreased demand, the German-based company has been forced to cut costs worldwide. International travel to and from...

Overbooked flights. Refused boarding

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:25:00 +0200

During summer travel it is not uncommon for airlines to be overbooked. It is possible that some passengers will be denied boarding. What do you do in such case? Before passengers are denied boarding on involuntary basis the airlines usually are trying to get more volunteers. The airlines will...

What if I typed in the wrong date?

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:18:00 +0200

If you typed in the wrong date, please contact us at 1800-890-3731 and if it is after business hours at 727-902-9316. Please keep in mind that your current fare may not be the same or available for the new dates you are requesting. We can void your ticket with no penalty within 24 hours of...

Boeing Delays New Jet Again

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:11:00 +0200

Boeing Co. again postponed the first flight of its much-delayed 787 Dreamliner due to a structural flaw that executives said was small, but which further dents the company's credibility and could hurt the new jet's future profitability. On Tuesday, Boeing said it had...

Air France: Flight 447 not reason for ramping up sensor swap

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:46:00 +0200

The airline said it had started the replacement program April 27 after laboratory test suggested, “the new probe could represent a valuable improvement to reduce the incidence of high –altitude air speed discrepancy resulting from pitot probe icing.” But some...

Varna

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:50:00 +0200

Varna is the sea capital of Bulgaria. The city is vibrant, modern and spiritual. Summer is the best time of the year to visit. You will find direct flights to Varna from many European cities: London, Vienna, Milan, Amsterdam, Frankfurt. There are plenty of sights and activities. The food is...

What is the minimum age for unaccompanied travelers?

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:21:00 +0200

6 years. Please check with the airline that you are traveling with.

Delta backs off 2nd bag fee for some international flights

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:53:00 +0200

Delta now says it will charge the $50 fee on routes between the United States and Europe, but not on other international flights. The fee will still become effective for travel July 1 or later, but there will be no international second checked bag fee for tickets purchased May 22 or earlier....

U.S. cruisers don't need a passport

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:58:00 +0200

Most U.S. citizens cruising in the Western Hemisphere are exempt from new passport regulations that took effect on June 1. The final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires U.S. citizens to have a passport when returning via land or sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and...

Meet Trunki

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:49:00 +0200

As the first ride-on suitcase for toddlers, Trunki enables parents to pull their toddlers through crowded airports without adding an extra piece of luggage to the mix. Terrance and Trixie — yes, they have names — are available in bright blue and pink and are constructed...

Brazilian Air Force may have found Air France wreckage

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:09:00 +0200

Brazilian military planes have sighted wreckage 400 miles off the country's northern coast that could be part of an Air France plane that went missing on Sunday night, Reuters reported. The wreckage, which has still not been confirmed to be parts from Air France flight 447, includes...

Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:46:00 +0200

In Bulgaria it is celebrated on May 24 and is known as the "Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day" (Bulgarian: Ден на българската просвета и култура и на славянската писменост), a national holiday...

Wi-Fi installations complete on 30 percent of DL fleet

Wed, 13 May 2009 19:50:00 +0200

Wi-Fi installations complete on 30 percent of DL fleet Delta this week has completed aircraft modifications to offer Wi-Fi, or broadband wireless Internet access, to customers on more than 30 percent of the domestic fleet. Modifications were finished on 99 of 323 planes in the Delta...

Charge for 2nd bag on international flights

Wed, 13 May 2009 20:02:00 +0200

Customers flying in international Economy Class with Delta airlines beginning July 1, 2009, for tickets purchased on or After April 21, 2009, will be charged $50.00USD for a second checked bag assuming they are not excluded for their Elite status, fare class (Full Y) or because they...

Swine Flu and Travel Plans

Sat, 02 May 2009 19:00:00 +0200

Because the situation with the H1N1 virus, commonly called swine flu, is fluid, travelers need as much information as possible before making travel decisions. Here's what you need to consider as you make or rearrange travel plans. Keep current. Go to the Centers for Disease...

Current level of influenza pandemic alert raised from phase 4 to 5

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:50:00 +0200

Based on assessment of all available information and following several expert consultations, Dr Margaret Chan, WHO's Director-General raised the current level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 4 to 5. She stated that all countries should immediately activate their pandemic preparedness...

Swine influenza - update

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:48:00 +0200

28 April 2009--The situation continues to evolve rapidly. As of 19:15 GMT, 28 April 2009, seven countries have officially reported cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 infection. The United States Government has reported 64 laboratory confirmed human cases, with no deaths. Mexico has reported...

WHO raised the level of influenza pandemic alert

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:44:00 +0200

GENEVA – WHO( World Health Organization ) - The Director-General has raised the level of influenza pandemic alert from the current phase 3 to phase 4. WHO confirmed the new swine flu cases are caused by an influenza strain called H1N1, which appears to be easily passed from person to...

Traveling with Food or Gifts

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:38:00 +0200

Not sure about what you can and can't bring through the checkpoint? Here's a list of liquid, aerosol and gel items that you should put in your checked bag, ship ahead, or leave at home. • Cranberry sauce • Cologne • Creamy dips and spreads (cheeses,...

United Airlines Economy Plus Seats

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:11:00 +0200

PaylessBg.com now offers the option to reserve and purchase a United Airlines (UA) Economy Plus seat for any passenger who is not entitled to confirm a seat in the Economy Plus section based on their Mileage Plus eligibility. United Airlines Economy Plus provides up to five extra inches of...

San Jose airport goes green

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:04:00 +0200

Efforts to green Mineta San Jose International Airport, where a USD$1 billion-plus expansion project is under way, are already paying off. So says the airport and some of its major vendors in the project. Deployment of high-performance energy efficiency software to manage the airport's...

Bulgarian Easter

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:57:00 +0200

Easter is a Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday and marking the end of the Lent. A symbol of the Resurrection is the egg out of which a bird hatches. Easter is the time of springtime festivals, a...

Tsarevets

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:38:00 +0200

The fortress was built over the ruins of ancient settlements, the oldest one dating back to the 4th millennium BC. In the early middle ages, the region hosted the main town of the Roman district Lower Moesia. In the 9th century, the ruins were used as the foundation for the building of the...

Special offer on flights with Austrian airlines and Air France

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:14:00 +0100

Payless BG is pleased to announce that Austrian Airlines and Air France are running big sales on their airplane tickets. Prices form NY to Sofia are as low as $625 for a round trip airfare. Our customers can fly from Chicago to Sofia for $764+tax and those from Los Angelis - for $ 850....

The mayor of Chicago waved the Bulgarian flag

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:11:00 +0100

The mayor of Chicago waved the Bulgarian flag for March 3rd. Richard Daley placed the Bulgarian flag next to the American one in front of the municipality on the eve of the Bulgarian national holiday. 100 000 Bulgarians living in Chicago celebrated the 131st anniversary of the Bulgarian freedom...

Flight cancelation by Bulgaria air

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:18:00 +0100

As of March 31 Bulgaria Air will no longer operate the flights from Sofia, Bulgaria to Gatwick, UK and from Gatwick, UK to Sofia, Bulgaria. Now the airline is offering flights to/from Heathrow Airport, UK - Sofia, Bulgaria. Bulgaria Air will continue to operate the flight from Gatwick, UK to...

Low prices on flights to Bulgaria

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:22:00 +0100

After the sky rocking fares, not surprisingly the airlines dropped the prices on international flights. We have now great deals on Air France and Alitalia to Sofia. Lufthansa extended the low season up to 31st of May. Now you can purchase very affordable travel for leaving by the end of May. For...

Lufthansa and Swiss Register Record Passengers in Bulgaria

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:06:00 +0100

Lufthansa has achieved the record figure of 400,000 passengers in the Bulgarian market for 2008, the company reported Wednesday. Together with its partner SWISS, Lufthansa transported the 400,000 passengers between Bulgaria and Germany and Switzerland. This represents a growth rate of more than...

Stara Planina

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:52:00 +0100

The Balkan mountain range (Bulgarian and Serbian: Стара планина, Stara planina, "Old Mountain") is an extension of the Carpathian mountain range, separated from it by the Danube River. The Balkan range runs 560 km from the Vrashka Chuka Peak on the border between...

Pirin Mountain

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:20:00 +0100

Pirin is the most beautiful and most Alpine type of mountain in Bulgaria. It is the second highest after the Rila mountain (in Bulgaria) and third in the Balkan peninsula (after Olympus of Greece – Mt. Mitika, 2917 metres). Pirin is situated in the south-western part of the country and...

Rila mountain

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:50:00 +0100

The Rila Mountain is situated in the southwestern part of Bulgaria. To the south it is divided from the Pirin Mountain through the picturesque saddle “Predela”, to the north it is connected with Verila Mountain with the Klisura saddle. To the east the Rila Mountain reaches...

Vitosha mountain

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:34:00 +0100

Vitosha is the most visited Bulgarian mountain. It rises immediately above Sofia and is one of the symbols of our capital city. Few are the big cities in the world, and capitals are even fewer, that possess such a natural advantage. Vitosha Mountain is the most significant part of the...

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:28:00 +0100

Bulgaria as a whole is situated in the moderate climatic zone. The country can be conditionally divided into two climatic zones. The Stara Planina Mountain is considered the watershed between them. Winters are colder in Northern Bulgaria and much milder in the Southern part of the country....

Ivan's Day

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:28:00 +0100

The name “Ivan” comes from Old-Bulgarian and means “God is merciful”. Ivanovden (Ivan’s Day) is a religious holiday celebrated in honor of Sveti Yoan Krastitel (John the Baptist). According to folk beliefs Sveti Yoan is a protector of the...

Yordanov Day

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:56:00 +0100

Today the Bulgarians celebrate Yordanov den (St. Jordan' day). According to Christianity this day is devoted to the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River and is one of the greatest and solemn of the calendar of saints’. It is a day of enlightenment and light and is...

Payless Bg signed preferred fares contract with Bulgaria Air

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:56:00 +0100

PaylessBg.com is now offering preferred fares with Bulgaria Air for airfare to Bulgaria. These special prices are available only by calling our reservation agents at 1800-890-3731. Bulgaria Air offers discounted fares from United States to Bulgaria with Virgin Atlantic airlines and United...

Why is more expensive to fly on weekends?

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:56:00 +0100

The majority of travelers hold jobs Mon – Fri working hours, and 2 weeks of paid vacation. If you have more than two weeks, you most likely have a job in a big company and you have been working for a while there. People are happy for every day they can squeeze and make their vacation...

Delta Airlines adds WI-FI to US Flights

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:15:00 +0100

Delta Air Lines launched Wi-Fi in-flight service on six planes Tuesday in a preview of its plan to feature the wireless access service on all of its 330-jet domestic fleet next year. The service is available on shuttle flights among Washington, New York, and Boston airports. Wi-Fi service...

Travel in 2009 May Be the Year's Best Trend

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:10:00 +0100

The value of the U.S. dollar is on-the-rise, gas prices are at their lowest levels in four years and hotel rates are softening. If you can afford a vacation, 2009 will be "the year of travel deals". As long as the economic slowdown continues, deals will abound for people who do...

Traveling with Cat

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:32:00 +0100

1. Check with the airline whether they have requirements for "acclimation." In the event that you are unable to secure a direct flight, the pet carrier may be left outside the plane for a period of time. To avoid liability on their part, many airlines require a letter from your...

How can I see my reservation and modify my itinerary?

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:34:00 +0100

We work on two reservations systems Sabre and Amadeus. Our online bookings are going through Amadeus and reservations on Amadeus can be checked on www.checkmytrip.com . If your booking is on Sabre you can check it on www.virtuallythere.com 1. Go to www.virtuallythere.com...

What documents do I need to go through airport security?

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:34:00 +0100

Passengers must present a valid government issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport and an airline issued boarding pass for the current date to proceed through airport security to the gate. Passengers can obtain boarding passes from the airline's ticket counter...

What documents do I need to travel to Bulgaria?

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:34:00 +0100

Traveling abroad requires specific documentation – passport, visa, and proof of citizenship. US citizens need a visa for Bulgaria for a stay no longer than 90 days. US citizens need travel medical insurance to visit Bulgaria. You can purchase one online here . ...

Do I have a seat assignment ?

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:37:00 +0100

At the time you make your reservation, Payless BG sends your seating preference (any, aisle, or window) to the airline, which assigns seats for all customers. Once seats have been assigned, they will be noted in www.virtuallythere.com under itinerary details, as well as in confirmation...

What is the time limit on changing a flight?

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:05:00 +0100

It depends on the airline and the type of fare (refundable or non-refundable) that you have purchased. This may also vary by Domestic and or International travel. Refundable tickets, can usually be exchanged up to 1-year from date of issuance. Please check with your travel agent....

What is the refund policy of Payless BG?

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:11:00 +0100

No show ticket has no value. Please cancel your reservation if there is a change in your travel plans by calling 800-890-3731 from 9 am – 6 pm EST Mon - Fri. Failure to cancel a confirm booking may result in automatic cancellation of your entire itinerary. Now show ticket has no...

What documents do I need to travel to Bulgaria?

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:39:00 +0100

How do I change or cancel my airline ticket?

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:40:00 +0100

Things to know if you want to change or cancel your ticket: • Expect to pay change fees and fare difference. Total change fees typically average about $400.00 per ticket. Some tickets may be non refundable. You also may be required to pay a fare difference, if your new flight...

Traditions and Customs of Bulgaria

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0100

Many Bulgarian customs and traditions go back to pagan times whilst others have their roots in Christianity. Most deal with the life cycle and the four seasons. Bulgarians devote certain days of the year to honour their past and participate in certain rituals that are not only interesting but...

Short facts

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:16:00 +0100

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Overvew

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:57:00 +0100

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Delta and Northwest align policies for elite-status flyers

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:32:00 +0100

Delta is aligning benefits and rewards for elite-status customers in the Delta Sky Miles and Northwest World Perks loyalty programs. Beginning in 2009, the programs will offer segment qualification, currently World Perks benefit. Segment qualification allows members to reach elite, status by...