Sofia Expats is a weekly newsletter for English-speakers in Sofia (and Bulgaria) with events, activities and survival tips for Bulgaria – every Monday. I created Sofia Expats with the idea to make it your fresh, practical, and (slightly) entertaining dose of Bulgarian life. Each week, we serve
Below is a curated list of 50 free (or nearly free) activities to help you explore and enjoy Sofia in 2025. While most of these suggestions are consistently free, please keep in mind that local policies or events can change. It’s always best to double-check
12 Fun Tours to Have in Sofia for under $100 If you're planning to visit Sofia in 2023, there's no better way to discover this fascinating city than through a guided tour. Whether you're interested in the local cuisine, wine, culture, or history, Sofia has something
Looking for a laptop-friendly cafes to work from in Sofia? Working remotely for the last 8 years has thought me to find those comfortable and cosy places in the city – and here's my list of the favourite ones that I usually go to when
Without a doubt, the tourism and food industries are struggling all over the world right now. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, on March 12? Bulgaria’s government ordered the closure of all restaurants until further notice. A state of emergency was declared on March 12 for
Here I have collected the 5 of my favourite brunch places in the capital of Bulgaria. Places offering delicious food, combined with cozy atmosphere and friendly service from smiling young Bulgarian people.
The Bulgarian National Theatre “Ivan Vazov” in Sofia is probably one of the most emblematic (and photographed) buildings in the city. From November 2019, the Theatre is opening its doors for the first behind the scenes walking tours for curious visitors who want an exclusive
The event "Night of hotels" took place for the fist time Bulgaria this September 28 in Sofia. The project allows locals to experience their city through the eyes of the tourists by staying in one of the 20+ participating hotels in the Bulgarian capital. The event
You saw the cheapest flight, booked your trip, you even convinced a friend to join you for the 3 days in July, and said to yourself "Well, Sofia shouldn't be that bad". But the truth is, you have no idea what Sofia will be. Then the hardest part of
Planning to visit Bulgaria soon? I can name more than 20 reasons to visit the country in 2018 but the best one would definitely be attending a cultural festival or event during your visit. Think about it - what better way to enrich your experience than
