Bulgaria, We do what we want
October 23 to 26, 2015
Bulgaria was a fun country to visit. Serbia had the bigger reputation of having a 'tough' population, but in Bulgaria is where we really saw this. The people in Bulgaria seem very confident and proud of themselves and their country. History was presented from a victor's view, and sights were described with great detail and affection. Bulgaria seemed the essence of patriotism. That didn't mean that its stuck in its past by any means, it was actually a very creative and progressive country in regards to its view on the arts, the environment, cultural acceptance, and social equality. It offered a great mix of progressive views and historical pride.
Sofia
October 23 to 24, 2015
Sofia is the capital city of Bulgaria. Its city-centre is really the highlight, with a busy pedestrian district and some great historical landmarks. The walking tour here was led by a very outspoken young woman and offered some great discussion from herself and the others on the tour. It was here in Sofia we encountered some very strong personalities in our every day dealings; people who really captured the attitude of 'we do what we want.' From the hostel owner who outwardly lied to each person that walked in about room availability and refused seats in the tiny eat-in kitchen in order to discourage loitering, to the money exchange gentleman who mocked unhappy customers and smaller amounts of money. Sofia showed us the true confidence of Bulgarians.
Bulgaria offered a lot of nice surprises and judging from other tourism photos I've seen, it may have in recent years made some great upgrades to itself aesthetically. I'd recommend a stop here for sure.
Bulgaria offered a lot of nice surprises and judging from other tourism photos I've seen, it may have in recent years made some great upgrades to itself aesthetically. I'd recommend a stop here for sure.
Plovdiv
October 25 to 26, 2015
Plovdiv was a real treat to visit. It has a very funky, young feeling downtown and a quaint and cute old town up on a hill. Its a city that really loves music and the arts and has made the lifestyle of an artist easier for those interested. A street in the downtown offers free rental on storefronts if it will be used by an artist. Also, Plovdiv is very focused on the environment, banning plastic bags and offering the option to recycle or compost everywhere. On the older side of the city, classic Bulgarian buildings can be seen in winding cobblestone streets with statues and paintings fitting in well amongst the colourful houses.
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