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4 Great Reasons why you need to Visit Plovdiv Bulgaria www.compassandfork.com
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4 Great Reasons Why You Need to Visit Plovdiv Bulgaria

Have you heard of Plovdiv in Bulgaria? I had not before planning our trip through Bulgaria. How Plovdiv stays unknown I am not sure. I think that is about to change in 2019 when Plovdiv is one of Europe’s Capitals of Culture. So before everyone discovers it, here’s 4 great reasons why you need to visit Plovdiv. Within Bulgaria, Plovdiv is the cool, creative town- hosting international events such as One Design Week, One Dance Week and One Architecture Week. … Read More

Tarator Authentic Bulgarian Yogurt Soup - Quick and Easy - Serving www.compassandfork.com
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Tarator Authentic Bulgarian Yogurt Soup – Quick and Easy

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Here is a chilled, summer soup to enjoy on the hottest of days. Tarator authentic Bulgarian yogurt soup is full of cooling ingredients like cucumber, dill and yogurt. It is certainly quick and easy to make. Five minutes and you have a classy lunch or a great first course on a warm evening. No cooking involved, except for the dry roasting of the walnut topping. Don’t care for summer, chilled soups? I must admit that I don’t order chilled soups … Read More

How to Find Great Hiking in Bansko in the Pirin Mountains www.compassandfork.com
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How to Find Great Hiking in Bansko in the Pirin Mountains

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The title might make you think it is difficult to find great hiking in Bansko in the Pirin Mountains of Bulgaria . . . but it’s not really. Pirin National Park is designated a UNESCO World Heritage area and it has a huge variety of flora and fauna. The area is stunningly beautiful with high, rugged mountains and beautiful, clear mountain lakes. And in the summer, there is a lot of sunshine. So the whole thing is a bit sarcastic … Read More

Shopska Salad from Bulgaria is the Perfect Choice - Serving www.compassandfork.com
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Shopska Salad from Bulgaria is the Perfect Choice

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Today we feature what many people consider to be the “unofficial” national dish of Bulgaria, the one and only shopska salad. It is a simple dish to make and it is delicious. Using everyday ingredients, you can make shopska salad in less than 10 minutes. Healthy, colourful and full of crunch, shopska salad features the great flavors of summer. Bulgaria you say? Yes, it flies under the radar a bit being a former communist country in Eastern Europe. Did you … Read More

Sofia one of Europe's Most Affordable Destinations www.compassandfork.com
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Things to Do in Sofia Bulgaria, One of Europe’s Most Affordable Destinations

The capital of Bulgaria, Sofia is one of Europe’s most affordable destinations. It consistently appears on top budget travel destination lists both for Europe and the world. But just because it is affordable, is it worth visiting? After spending quite a bit of time in both Bulgaria and Sofia, we think both Sofia and Bulgaria are great places to visit. Read on to find things to do in Sofia Bulgaria and discover what makes Sofia one of Europe’s most affordable … Read More

Everything You Need to Know for a Great Trip to Bulgaria www.compassandfork.com
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Everything You Need to Know for a Great Trip to Bulgaria  

Where is Bulgaria? Is probably the first thing that springs to mind followed by: and why would I go to Bulgaria? Answers to both those questions follow along with some practical information to assist you in actually planning and ensuring a great trip to Bulgaria. Where is Bulgaria? Bulgaria’s northern border is the Danube River, separating it from Romania. It is bordered by the Black Sea on the east. And 4 other countries:  Greece, Turkey, Serbia, and the Republic of … Read More

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