On the southeastern fringes of Europe, Bulgaria is only just gaining a reputation tourist destination with huge potential. But while it’s already pulling in visitors to its Black Sea beaches, its ...

You can visit Sofia for its culture, Plovdiv for the colorful architecture of its Old Town, or Varna for its beaches, but you'd be wise to make your way into the mountains to discover the true beauty ...

Nestled in mountain forests an hour and a half south of Sofia, the Rila Monastery is Bulgaria’s most popular tourist destination. It is the country’s largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery ...

From exploring churches, mosques and historic squares to tasting Bulgarian food, these are the best things to do in Sofia.

In my opinion, Bulgaria is one of Europe's most overlooked nations. Vacationers who select Bulgaria often overlook the country's other natural wonders in favor of its Black Sea shoreline. However, ...

RILA MOUNTAINS, Bulgaria (Reuters) – Lilya Ivanova, a 29-year-old Bulgarian psychologist, glows with joy. She has just finished a ritual dance along with some 2,500 white-clad followers of the ...

It is part of the EU’s Natura 2000 network Brussels - The European Commission is taking Bulgaria to the Court of Justice of the EU over its failure to protect unique habitats and important bird ...

RILA, Bulgaria -- Thousands of followers of a spiritual movement called the Universal White Brotherhood have camped high in Bulgaria’s Rila Mountains to mark their "new year" season. The gathering ...

With cheap-as-chips restaurants, resorts and hotels, Bulgaria is known as a holiday destination that offers wonderful value for money, as we regularly report. But these photographs show that the ...