March 31, 2026

Visiting Bulgaria

It's sweltering here in Orange County today. Whenever the heat sets in, my mind drifts to waterfront getaways, so today we're taking a virtual trip to Bulgaria.

You may sense a bit of bias in this post. I spent the first fifteen years of my life in Bulgaria, and when I returned in 2008 I fell in love all over again with the old architecture that defines so much of the country. Don't worry, though — there's plenty of modern architecture there too. My husband and I have talked for ages about going back, but we never seem to find the time. He has never been, and hopefully within the next few years we'll finally make the trip.

As much as I'd love to dive into Bulgarian history, I'll spare you the lecture (you can read about it here). Instead, I'd rather show you the old architecture and the Black Sea.

Here are a few of my favorite spots

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Burgas pier

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Some of Burgas

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Nesebar

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Nesebar old house

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Hesebar

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Veliko Turnavo

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Rila Monastery

    St. Alexander Nevski church

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    Sofia

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    the beach

    Naturally, a country is always more than a handful of photos.  I hope this got you thinking about your next vacation. Do you already have one in mind?

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