In a continent teeming with iconic destinations like Paris, Rome, and Barcelona, it’s easy for a country like Bulgaria to slip under most traveler’s radar. Yet, for those who enjoy venturing off the ...

Ahtopol is a small town with stunning views of cliffs and the Black Sea. Its quiet beaches are perfect for those looking for solitude or a romantic getaway. Ahtopol's lighthouse adds to its charm, ...

People are silhouetted as they walk in the old town of Plovdiv, ahead of the opening ceremony of Plovdiv as the European Capital of Culture, in Bulgaria, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. Plovdiv is the first ...

SOFIA (Reuters Life!) - The gilded domes of Bulgaria's largest cathedral reflect the last rays of the setting sun as several thousand people dance to raunchy hits performed by voluptuous and ...

The first thing you notice about Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s 2019 European Capital of Culture, are the so-called cobblestones. These are no genteel cobblestones; the downtown streets are paved with small, ...

Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads the "Regina Coeli" prayer in Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 5, 2019 (CNS photo/Paul Haring). On his first visit to Bulgaria, Pope Francis ...