Bulgaria Travel Notes

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Why Bulgarian Property Investment?
The Bulgarian Economy is growing steadily and doesn’t seem to be changing any time soon. There is currently a strong growth in industrial production in Bulgaria. Employment and credit has resulted in high GDP growth over the last few years. The economy in Bulgaria has grown at an average yearly rate of [...]

By: Sandra Lightowler
Sofia, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, is one of the oldest capital cities in Europe. Its history dates back to the 8th century, when the Thracians came and established a settlement in the city. It is located in the western region of the country and has a [...]

How to find your estate agent to buy Bulgarian property!
“Imagine you’re in a supermarket by a large barrel of apples with a sign that says Pick One - 6 Cents. Some of the apples are sweet, others are sour, a few are only for cooking and the rest look too green and not quite ready [...]

Forget your lingering doubts from Bulgaria´s Communist past and you will be surprised and excited by the modern holiday attractions Bulgaria now has to offer.
Nestling on the banks of the Black Sea, with Romania to the north and Greece and Turkey to the south, and with its ancient historical connections with Russia, Bulgaria comprises [...]

Investing in real estate is regarded as probably the safest and most consistent way to increase your capital. Worldwide property investment is no longer the preserve of the super rich or readily connected but with the event of the internet and a simplified banking system, is open to all of us.
Massive fortunes are built and [...]

The following guide to car rental in Bulgaria offers information on six large rental firms. It’s worth bearing in mind that:
• Bulgarian provision for visitors is growing rapidly, and there are many local car hire firms
• The data included here refers to winter 2005-6, and seasonal variations are inevitable
• Though Bulgaria uses the cyrillic alphabet [...]

If you are planning to visit and hire a car in Bulgaria, prepare yourself. Anyone who has ever driven there will agree that the Bulgarian road system is still very underdeveloped. Due to a combination of poor driving habits, old cars and badly damaged roads, driving can be extremely dangerous.
Drivers tend to be aggressive [...]

Now, when your Christmas plans are done, it’s just the time to begin thinking about your summer vacations. Let me introduce Bulgaria – one the most pleasant but not expensive resort destination on the Black Sea shore. From May till late September its beaches are overcrowded by the tourists, mainly from Germany and Russia. Depending [...]

Land Lines
Only around 38% of the population in Bulgaria has a land based telephone line, although these figures are increasing drastically despite the quality of the phone service still being substandard. The call completion rate is still only a frustrating 45 %.
Telephone lines are sometimes still insulated with paper and many areas are still [...]