Varna

I’ve lived there 4 years while I’ve studied there at the univercity.
It’s really a great city for a summer holiday. it’s full of night clubs and restaurants directly on the beach area, it offers a lot of fun at day- time and crazy nights:)The beach is not so nice, I rather recommend the resorts north of the city.
It’s not so nice place in winter- very very cold and awful wind.

As my friends live in Varna, this is where I headed. I got the bus from Sofia to Varna. Got a night bus. Get your ticket early in the day, you don’t want to be stuck up the back. I spent the entire night holding on for dear life on bumpy roads. I think it was about 22 BL to get there. Buses to Varna leave from the main terminal. You can buy a return from the bus station in Sofia or get a ticket from the Black Sea Hotel in Varna. There is a small bus/travel agency there.

When you get there and you need a taxi, make them put it on the meter. I have an advantage, I can speak a bit of BG, so can make do.

I stayed at the Trite Delfina in ul. Gabrovo. Good hotel nice rooms with private bathroom. BG price is around $23 a night. Close to the sea garden and main walking street.
Cheap internet everywhere on the main walking street for about $1 an hour.

I spent most of my time at the sea garden in a bar called ZAZA. My friend owns it. I liked it… he also owns the Martini Bar up near the cathedral.

From here you can take trips to Balchik, Albena, and Golden Sands. All nice, but I prefer Varna.
I felt completely safe here at night, be it walking around or getting taxis. It is a top town. I love it and will go back.

When will I go back again? It’s very pretty, full of tourist in summertime. Great beach clubs :)