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The Bulgars, a Central Asian Turkic tribe, merged with the local Slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, but by the end of the 14th century the country was overrun by the Ottoman Turks. Northern Bulgaria attained autonomy in 1878 and all of Bulgaria became independent in 1908. Having fought on the losing side in both World Wars, Bulgaria fell within the Soviet sphere of influence and became a People's Republic in 1946. Communist domination ended in 1990, when Bulgaria held its first multiparty election since World War II and began the contentious process of moving toward political democracy and a market economy while combating inflation, unemployment, corruption, and crime. Today, reforms and democratization keep Bulgaria on a path toward eventual integration into the EU. The country joined NATO in 2004. To be updated

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By Emmad
April 29th 2008

Plovdiv

Europe » Bulgaria » South » Plovdiv

Winding streets in the old town

The first true Eastern European stop on my trip, beautiful Plovdiv, home of the best street kebabs in the world. And I don't feel that comment is an exaggeration - wait until you try them! Tania, Emma and I have had a great time here. The crossing to Bulgaria was smooth, which was nice, and we arrived in Plovdiv and and found our hostel with little drama. We were staying handily on the main pedestrian street in town. The mall is basically made up of clothes shops, it seems Bulgarians are keen on their fashion. Though their taste in clothing may [View Full Entry]

By supergran
April 22nd 2008

Long overdue

Europe » Bulgaria » East » Boyana

It wasn't until a friend contacted me to see if I was OK that i realised it had been 6 wks since last communication. Got 200Lv off car repair as they said that part looked reasonable first time so to save money(700Lv) for this part they sent me out without it. Total cost 500Lv incl service and German maanufactured part .Now going superbly and taking over as workhorse from caravanna with the exception of very large items like matresses and suite for lounge at 24. Hustle is on to get basics in place for visit of Lee and fam and Sam [View Full Entry]

By VSv1972
April 13th 2008

Melnicke pyramidy a Rozensky monastir

Europe » Bulgaria » West » Bansko

Vyborna melnicka vina
Tato oblast se vyznacuje a hlavne je vyhledavana pro svou urodnou pudu. Vysoke mnozstvi slunecniho svitu, tak dava prostor k pestovani vinne revy a nasledneho staceni silneho cerveneho moku :o)!

Je parné bulharské odpoledne. Právě jsme projeli Sofií. Po pravé straně za sebou necháváme kopce pohoří Vitoša - místo víkendové rekreace mnoha Sofijčanů. Za pár kilometrů u jsou vidět vrcholy nejvyššího balkánského pohoří Rily i s její majestátní Musalou. My však míříme dál na jih po silnici spojující bulharské vnitrozemí s řeckým pobřeím. Po pravé straně se nám podél cesty poklidně klikatí řeka Struma na své cestě do Egejského moře a po levé ruce začínají vykukovat vrcholky Národn [View Full Entry]

By Blair T
April 11th 2008

On the Train to Turkey!

Europe » Bulgaria

Train from Brasov to Bucharest

Mikkel and I are headed for Turkey!! After everything that went on last night, I called him at 7 to make sure he was up in time to meet me at the train station at 8:30. He said it was a really good thing I did, otherwise he would have slept right through his alarm. He was very somber and groggy when I met him around 20 to 9, so I gave him a hard time about his hangover, but then told him I’d watch his stuff if he wanted to go find some greasy food (Fornetti) to try to [View Full Entry]

By supergran
March 13th 2008

More upsets

Europe » Bulgaria » East » Boyana

Just as I thought things had settled well I found that my expensive clutch had started to slip already - as a result i am having to loose the car for 2 days while it is sorted. Yesterday went to garage with meta and daughter for support re unacceptability and in 2 hours when I go back today to leave it I have the unenviable prospect of trying to get dogmatic re free repair.They have already started to make noises about running on 4 wheel driving but the clutch should be competent to cover this eventuality or else not much point [View Full Entry]

By supergran
February 26th 2008

update re 'family!'

Europe » Bulgaria » East » Dobrich

With the houses and myself on mend I belatedly turned my attention to Bottie,made especially important at the first hint of pungent smell from flowers on porch!! He has got himself linked with the other look alike female (M's) and I am just hoping that it's at the just good friends stage or it will be like locking the stable door----!!Anyway I have just come from the vet's in Dobrich and I will collect him tomorrow.He is also getting wormed and when we go back for his stiches to come out he will get his multiple injection for usual problems and [View Full Entry]

By seyyah
February 14th 2008

heyy everyone be quick to see here

Europe » Bulgaria » South » Plovdiv

hi everyone :) i have been in bulgaria , in plovdiv it was so nice city ... i think you should see immediatelly bulgaria before using euro :) becouse its a cheap country and there are many historical places to see ... especially ottoman heritage is still living there .. maybe some bulgarians dont like about this sentences but ist true i think:) the houses at plovdiv are so nice they made from wood and like other ottoman cities that smoll and wood houses are sweet and tell you the lifestyle of ottoman people ... humble life effective ... and balkans [View Full Entry]

By supergran
February 6th 2008

Survivng my 1st winter!!

Europe » Bulgaria » East » Boyana

So to continue.As you know the winter weather had arrived in style on my return thus cramping my actions to a degree.However now,although some roads still have snow verges, most of the land is clear.I just have 2 small pockets remaining at boyana - both houses. There is a minor trickle emanating from groundfloor new shower tap installation that I intend to get fixed and No 24 had to have a new water meter as the glass had cracked.Unfortunately the taps either side are too old to close properly and so this is another thing requiring fixing. With the addition of [View Full Entry]

By SyHolsinger
January 21st 2008

EGEE-II All-Activity Meeting

Europe » Bulgaria » West » Sofia

Cathedral (night)

In theory I traveled to Sofia, Bulgaria for the EGEE-II All-Activity Meeting, but in reality I just traveled towards it. I will be damned if this doesn't become part of my travel blog to Sofia, Bulgaria. Here is my story - ENJOY!: Starting my day at 5am to catch a taxi to the airport for a flight from Pisa to Milan at 6.55am, only to have that flight cancelled for the second time. From there a bus was organised for 8am (again, but this time to Rome) where I was told to remain at the "Meeting Point". Come 8:15-8:30, being in [View Full Entry]

By supergran
January 17th 2008

Settling in

Europe » Bulgaria » East » Boyana

Can't believe how long since the last blog.1st thing is rest of journey with motor uneventful except for trying to get through Romania.heavy fog and poor roads conspired to make an o'nite necessary as I chose to follow main road rather than go to Vidin.Never again will I use Ruse crossing. Arriving back in Bulgaria I was immediately aware that fog was still persisting and that they had had heavy snow.However it wasn't until reaching Varna motorway and finding only one lane clearish that I realised getting to Boyana might be a problem!!Decided that should go long way round via Dobrich [View Full Entry]

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