Discover Bulgaria: Mountains, Monasteries & a Lot of Shopska Salad

If you’re planning a Balkan escape, Bulgaria is your underrated gem. It’s got everything – history, nature, food, and hospitality that will feed you twice even when you say “no”.

1. What to Pack Before Visiting Bulgaria

  • Layers – The weather is like a moody DJ: sunny, rainy, cool – sometimes all in one day.
  • Camera – You’ll want to capture monasteries, cobbled towns, and mountain views straight out of postcards.
  • Appetite – Bulgarian food is dangerously delicious. Come hungry.
  • eSIM from NoveSIM – For offline maps, food translations, and instant banitsa-location searches. Grab it here.

2. What to See

  • Rila Monastery – A spiritual fortress in the mountains with painted arches and a magical aura.
  • Plovdiv – One of Europe’s oldest cities, full of Roman ruins and hipster cafés. Win-win.
  • Sofia – The capital mixes domes, bars, history and vivid nishtlife. What’s not to like?
  • Seven Rila Lakes – Hike your way to one of the most spectacular natural scenes in the Balkans.

3. What to Eat (You’ve Been Warned)

  • Shopska Salad – Bulgaria’s national salad. Fresh tomatoes + cucumbers + cheese = magic.
  • Banitsa – Flaky pastry filled with white cheese. Bulgarians eat it for breakfast, you’ll want it all day.
  • Kebapche – Grilled meat logs that taste way better than they sound.
  • Rakia – The national spirit. Treat it like firewater. Slow and steady wins the evening.

4. Stay Connected with NoveSIM

  • Whether you’re in the heart of Sofia or hiking through Pirin, your NoveSIM Bulgaria eSIM keeps you connected, carefree, and confidently streaming your Balkan playlist.

Final Tips

  • Learn to say “Nazdrave” (Cheers!) – it’ll come in handy quickly.
  • Don’t be confused – Bulgarians nod for “no” and shake for “yes”. Seriously.
  • Smile – it's the international language of Balkan friendliness.
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