Great Ways To Access Bulgaria
Explore all that Bulgaria has to offer via its easy to use travel system. Bulgaria, a member of NATO and the EU has become a favorite tourist destination in recent years. Efforts are put in to make the country tourist friendly. Foreign investment and large scale construction has led to a number of hotels and mountain tourist resorts coming up all across the country. The country is not only frequented by tourists, but due to large scale expansion and development the country is attracting a number of foreigners who are investing in property as well. Bulgaria is a cheap tourist destination and it is easy and convenient to get around the city however, it is necessary to learn the basics of Cyrillic alphabet while travelling around on your own.
There are four major airports Sofia, Plovdiv, Bourgas and Varna which connect Bulgaria to rest of the world. All important airlines such as British Airways, Lufthansa and Air France in addition to low cost airlines too operate and there are direct flights a number of important cities in the world. Flights operate throughout the week and throughout the year. A number of international train routes that offer travel to and from Bulgaria connect the country to important cities. Trains are a cheap way of travel while in Bulgaria but are slower and time consuming. It is best to book on night trains to save time and money.
Buses are a fast and cheap way of getting around. Bus routes are available in and out of large and small cities of Bulgaria and though people know English it would be better if you had a travelling vocabulary of Cyrillic. Bus stations offer buses and mini buses to the extensive coast line and go all the way to Bulgarian Black Sea which is a popular tourist destination.
Hiring a taxi to take you through your sightseeing and holiday while in Bulgaria would be a more quick and economical way of seeing the country. Most taxi drivers know English but it would be necessary to carry a map. Taxi rates are standard as compared to other major cities. A word of caution is necessary while using local taxi services. It is safer to hire a taxi through a well known taxi service that is licensed and relatively safer. If you can read road signs in Cyrillic it would be advisable to hire your own car while on holiday in Bulgaria. Road conditions are rather poor and locals do not observe traffic rules and speed limits which makes driving around the country rather dangerous for a novice traveler.
Though the place is relatively safe it is best to take some precautions if you are a tourist. Sofia which is the capital of Bulgaria is a safe city but certain safety measures need to be taken. People are known to take tourists for a 'ride'. Banks are the only place you can rely on to exchange your money. Be wary of pick pockets that can spot a new comer on a bus or tram and pounce in the confusion. Steer clear of parks at night as they are badly lit and are known for mugging attacks.