Looking for a great place to spend your summer vacation? Head out to the country of Bulgaria. While this may not be one of the usual countries travelers visit in Europe, it is definitely one that you should discover and explore. Located on the southeastern side of Europe, the country of Bulgaria opens to the Black Sea which borders the country on the east. It is now slowly gaining popularity among Europeans and travelers from other parts of the world as one of the best countries to visit in the continent.
While there are a number of different packaged tours offered to Bulgaria, it is a totally different experience to discover the country on your own and at your own pace. Here are some tips to help you explore and discover the country away from the standard tourist trail.
Bulgaria has a temperate climate, meaning that its locals experience cold winters and warm summers. Its close proximity to the Black Sea and the many mountain ranges that could be found all over the country has made the country of Bulgaria a rather windy country, particularly during the winter months and during the first part of summer. Heavy rainfalls are also frequent during the first few months of summer in the country, so make sure that you pack in your windbreakers and umbrellas with you.
During the winter months, the country can be quite chilly and experiences a substantial amount of rainfall. In the summer months, travelers should be prepared for rain and wind. During the first few months of summer in the country, travelers are sure to experience frequent rains often accompanied by blustering winds.
Not all tourists are required to acquire a visa to visit the country, provided that your stay is no longer than 30 days. To see if you are qualified for this, it is best to contact the embassy of Bulgaria in your country.
Tourists are also required to bring along a copy of their complete itinerary which they would need to surrender to the local police upon their arrival. Although immigration officers do not require some tourists to obtain a visa to visit the country or have a return ticket for the flight home, they do require a copy of your complete itinerary, including the places where you will be staying in order to prevent the possibility of you overstaying in Bulgaria.
Despite the fact that Bulgaria is just starting to make its mark as a prime tourist destination in Europe, travelers visiting the country would not need to worry about where to stay during their trip to this beautiful country. Travelers can choose from a wide variety of accommodations all over the country. From 5-star hotels to private lodgings and hostels, travelers are guaranteed to find one that would meet their budget.
You can use your ATM or debit card in the ATM machines in the major cities of the country which would dispense the amount you need in the local currency. It is important to remember, though, that international ATM cards used are subject to additional fees and a limit in the number of transactions that could be done in a day.
