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We have decided to offer you a selection of some of the best Bulgarian songs and images, as found online. And with this selection we will try to offer you to discover Bulgaria and travel through its musical tradition and songs.
And this week we present to you Old Battle Hymn with some brilliant images from Bulgaria
We have decided to offer you a selection of some of the best Bulgarian songs and images, as found online. And with this selection we will try to offer you to discover Bulgaria and travel through its musical tradition and songs.
And this week we present to you Taya songs poignantly Wine Pie with some brilliant images from Bulgaria
We have decided to offer you a selection of some of the best Bulgarian songs and images, as found online. And with this selection we will try to offer you to discover Bulgaria and travel through its musical tradition and songs.
And this week we present to you Bulgaria – Glorious and Beautiful with some brilliant images from Bulgaria.
We have decided to offer you a selection of some of the best Bulgarian songs and images, as found online. And with this selection we will try to offer you to discover Bulgaria and travel through its musical tradition and songs.
And this week we present to you Bulgaria in colour with some brilliant images from Bulgaria
By Andrea Elliott The current low level of property prices in Bulgaria, along with its fast-growing economy and the extensive inward investment it is attracting, combine to make the Bulgarian housing market one of Europe’s most bullish opportunities. However, it is not only the low prices that are attracting investors. The tourist potential, as well – [Photograph by Nick Hutt ]- as Bulgaria’s recent entry into the European Union, indicates significant price growth in the future and so makes Bulgaria a compelling choice for the property investor.
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) describes Bulgaria as one of the most appealing ‘new faces’ in the tourism industry today. The WTO also makes bold predictions for tourism figures, predicting in excess of 20 million tourists annually visiting Bulgaria by 2010, making it one of the world’s greatest emerging markets. This has obvious positive repercussions for the investment market. Photograph by Nick Hutt ;The increased exposure enjoyed by Bulgaria recently as a tourist destination is a significant advantage to its economy in its own right, and has led to a dramatic increase in visitor numbers. Statistics gathered by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) of Bulgaria shows that between 2000 and 2004 the country saw a 70% increase in foreign visitors (with a 90% increase from EU visitors), including a rise of 20% in 2002 when other, traditionally popular, destinations were suffering a drastic downtown in numbers. Visits to Bulgaria by foreign tourists rose steadily from January to September 2006, according to the NSI, generating increasing demand for rental properties in the country. A combination of well-developed and constantly expanding summer resorts, first-rate ski resorts with guaranteed winter snowfall, and opportunities for city breaks ensure a solid and sustained growth in visitor numbers. Read the rest of this entry »
In 2004, the number of incoming tourists who visited the Bulgarian spa centres increased by approximately 20 percent, compared to 2003. The well developed network of private cosmetic surgery and dental clinics offer services at prices several times lower than the lowest in the European Union, and this fact has attracted the attention of the large insurance companies that cover their clients’ medical expenses. They are more willing than before to pay for trips to the east, where treatment is many times cheaper.
Plastic surgery not covered by medical insurance also attracts clients with prices that are up to five times lower. The good value of medical treatment is topped up with high-quality service: foreign patients in Bulgaria have a wide choice of doctors and clinics because in the mid-1990s many of the best physicians in the country, disappointed with their low state salaries, set up private surgeries and clinics. Read the rest of this entry »
There is quite a bit of difference between the hotel industry in Bulgaria and that in the U.S. Whereas the U.S. market is dominated by large chains such as Sheraton, Hilton, Days Inn, and numerous others, the work horse of Bulgaria’s tourism industry is the small to medium-sized family owned and family-operated hotel. As of now, although some successful hotel owners are making investments in that direction, there are in fact no hotel chains. This is quite remarkable since Bulgaria is one of the most visited holiday destinations in Europe.
The lack of chains is sometimes a problem as tourists are not sure what to expect – different owners and managers have different ideas about what constitutes good service and facilities. Booking is more cumbersome as the tourist has to call the hotel, make a reservation and pay upon arrival as opposed to using a centralized booking system. However, the lack of uniformity also has an important charming side – there are hundreds of hotels and guest houses with very unique character. These are sometimes large old houses that have been renovated and converted into hotels. In addition to accommodation, the hotels also often feature small cozy restaurants where the owners try to be inventive with delicious local dishes. The terms of accommodation are flexible and the atmosphere is personal. Read the rest of this entry »
We have decided to offer you a selection of some of the best Bulgarian songs and images, as found online. And with this selection we will try to offer you to discover Bulgaria and travel through its musical traditions and songs.
And this week we present to you Katerino Mome performed by Dessi Dobreva
Our special thanks to bulgad for sharing this this song on You Tube.
• Language: Bulgarian
• Capital: Sofia
• Exchange rate: € 1 = 1.95BGN (Bulgarian Leva)
• Visas: Work visa and visitor visa for more than 30 days
• Time difference: +2 GMT
• Major airports: Sofia, Varna, Bourgas and Plovdiv
• Dialling code: 00 359