Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov

Georgi’s final morning in Sinemorec. A quiet hike to the southernmost beach, a coffee at Terra Mare, and reflections on living at the border of Bulgaria. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sinemorec, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Silistar Beach, Strandzha Nature Park, Veleka Estuary, Lipite, Listi, Butamyata Bay, Church of St. George, Terra Mare. Covered: Sinemorec coastal hiking, Silistar beach nature, Local dining costs, Residency logistics, Strandzha history. Chapters:00:00 Polyanite02:44 Silistar Beach05:32 Butamyata Bay07:35 Sinemorec A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sinemorec #BulgariaTravel #StrandzhaNaturePark #SilistarBeach #BlackSeaCoast #OffSeasonTravel #BulgariaFood #HikingBulgaria #ResidencyInBulgaria #RhodopeMountains #VelekaRiver #Nestinari #TravelPodcast #GeorgiDimitrov #BulgariaLife #EuroTransition #BorderTown #WildlifePhotography https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi spends his final full day in Sinemorec, hiking the Lipite trail to Silistar beach, exploring the Veleka estuary, and reflecting on the village's history and the upcoming Unification Day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sinemorec, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Butamyata Bay, Terra Mare, Veleka River Mouth, Strandzha Nature Park, Silistar Beach, Caffe Aperitiv Gambit, Church of St. George, St. Yani Bay. Covered: Sinemorec coastal hiking, Silistar beach and nature, Nestinari fire-dancing heritage, Local dining costs, Residency and banking logistics, Strandzha history and culture. Chapters:00:00 Sinemorec02:05 Strandzha Nature Park04:07 Silistar Beach06:23 Church of St. George08:15 Casa Di Angel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sinemorec #BulgariaTravel #StrandzhaNaturePark #BlackSeaCoast #VelekaRiver #SilistarBeach #TravelPodcast #BulgariaLife #SchengenZone #EuroTransition #HikingBulgaria #OffTheBeatenPath #Sozopol #ResidencyInBulgaria #TravelTips #GeorgiDimitrov #BulgarianCulture #NatureLovers https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi hikes the unguarded coastal trail to Silistar, explores the Veleka estuary, and reflects on the quiet life at Bulgaria's southernmost edge. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sinemorec, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Casa Di Angel, Moana Café, Butamyata Bay, Lipite district, Listi, Silistar beach, Strandzha Nature Park, Veleka River estuary. Covered: Silistar beach and nature, Local dining costs, Residency and banking logistics, Strandzha history and culture, Coastal hiking trails. Chapters:00:00 Casa Di Angel01:52 Strandzha Nature Park04:15 St. Yani Bay07:07 Cafe09:20 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sinemorec #StrandzhaNaturePark #BulgariaTravel #SilistarBeach #VelekaEstuary #OffSeasonBulgaria #BlackSeaCoast #HikingBulgaria #WildlifePhotography #ResidencyInBulgaria #EuroTransition #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #NatureLovers #BulgarianCulture #SouthernBulgaria #CoastalHiking #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi hikes the wild Lipite trail to Silistar beach, explores the Veleka estuary by kayak, and dives into the deep history of Strandzha's Nestinari fire-dancing heritage. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sinemorec, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Polyanite district, St. Yani fishing harbour, Lipite trail, Listi, Silistar beach, Church of St. George, Terra Mare restaurant, Moana Café. Covered: Sinemorec coastal hiking, Silistar beach and nature, Nestinari fire-dancing heritage, Local dining costs, Residency and banking logistics, Strandzha history and culture. Chapters:00:00 Sinemorec02:38 Silistar beach05:52 Moana Café08:14 Rezovo border viewpoint A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sinemorec #StrandzhaNaturePark #BulgariaTravel #BlackSeaCoast #HikingBulgaria #ExpatsInBulgaria #Nestinari #SilistarBeach #VelekaRiver #BulgarianCulture #TravelPodcast #GeorgiDimitrov #BulgariaLife #SeptemberTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #WildBulgaria #ResidencyTips #BulgarianFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Day three in Sinemorec. Georgi hikes the wild coves south to Silistar, explores the Veleka estuary, and reflects on Bulgaria’s Unification Day while navigating the quiet edge of the country. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sinemorec, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Butamyata Bay, Silistar Beach, St. Yani Bay, Veleka Estuary, Terra Mare, Unicredit Bulbank, Church of St. George. Covered: Sinemorec Village Life, Veleka Estuary & Nature, Residency & Logistics, Local Food Costs, Unification Day. Chapters:00:00 Sinemorec01:36 Butamyata Bay03:33 St. Yani Bay05:36 Unicredit Bulbank07:49 Terra Mare10:00 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sinemorec #BulgariaTravel #StrandzhaNaturePark #VelekaRiver #SilistarBeach #UnificationDay #ExpatLifeBulgaria #BlackSeaCoast #HikingBulgaria #TravelTips2026 #BulgarianCulture #Nestinari #BudgetTravel #LongTermStay #SchengenBulgaria #ExploreBulgaria #GeorgiDimitrovPodcast #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi settles into Sinemorec, Bulgaria’s southernmost village. He explores the Veleka estuary, hikes the wild beaches south to Silistar, and reflects on life at the edge of the country as summer fades. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sinemorec, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Sozopol, Strandzha Nature Park, Veleka River estuary, North Beach, Polyanite, Terra Mare, Butamyata beach, Lipite. Covered: Sinemorec Village Life, Veleka Estuary & Nature, Local Food Costs, Residency & Logistics, Strandzha History, Unification Day. Chapters:00:00 Sozopol01:39 Strandzha Nature Park04:07 Sinemorec05:45 Butamyata beach07:20 Church of St. George A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sinemorec #BulgariaTravel #StrandzhaNaturePark #VelekaRiver #SilistarBeach #BlackSeaCoast #BudgetTravel #HikingBulgaria #SlowTravel #UnificationDay #BulgarianFood #WildCamping #BirdWatching #TravelPodcast #GeorgiDimitrov #SeptemberInBulgaria #EuroTransition #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi drives south from Sozopol to Sinemorec, Bulgaria's southernmost coastal village. We explore the wild beaches, the Veleka estuary, and life at the edge of the country. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sinemorec, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Sozopol, Burgas Province, Dalyan (St Yani Bay), Church of St George, Terra Mare, Butamyata Beach, Lipite Coves, Listi Beach. Covered: Sinemorec Village Life, Veleka Estuary & Nature, Local Food Costs, Residency & Logistics, Strandzha History. Chapters:00:00 Sozopol01:38 Terra Mare04:54 Rezovo07:00 Sinemorec A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sinemorec #BulgariaTravel #StrandzhaNaturePark #BlackSeaCoast #VelekaRiver #SozopolToSinemorec #BulgariaLife #ExpatsInBulgaria #WildBeaches #HikingBulgaria #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #EuropeanTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #BulgarianCulture #NatureLovers #SeptemberTravel #BorderVillages https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi spends his last full day in Sozopol, navigating the foggy morning, visiting the Archaeological Museum, and reflecting on the seasonal shift as he prepares to leave for the Rhodope mountains. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sozopol, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Old Town, Take it Izi Cafe, Southern Fortress Wall and Tower, Archaeological Museum, Ropotamo Street, bistro Old Sozopol, UniCredit Bulbank, Church of the Holy Mother of God. Covered: Sozopol final departure, Archaeological Museum visit, Seasonal economy reflection, Residency paperwork logistics, September weather and atmosphere, Cost of living in Sozopol. Chapters:00:00 Old Town02:59 Ropotamo Street07:27 Burgas A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SozopolTravel #BulgariaSummer #ApolloniaFestival #BlackSeaCoast #TravelPodcast #ExpatLifeBulgaria #ArchaeologicalMuseum #OldTownSozopol #RhodopeMountains #EuroTransition #BulgarianFood #TravelTips #HistoricalSites #SeptemberTravel #SozopolVibes #BulgariaTrip #CulturalHeritage #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi spends his final full day in Sozopol before the move inland. We walk the misty Old Town, visit the Archaeological Museum, navigate the practicalities of Bulgarian residency, and reflect on the end of a summer chapter. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sozopol, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Southern Fortress Wall, Take it Izi Cafe, Archaeological Museum, Han Krum Square, Harmanite, Ropotamo Street, Veselata, UniCredit Bulbank. Covered: Sozopol final departure, Archaeological Museum visit, Residency registration logistics, September weather and atmosphere, Cost of living in Sozopol. Chapters:00:00 Southern Fortress Wall02:49 Harmanite05:46 Church of the Holy Mother of God08:32 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SozopolTravel #BulgariaExpats #ApolloniaFestival #BlackSeaCoast #RhodopeMountains #TravelBulgaria #OldTownArchitecture #ArchaeologicalMuseum #ResidencyPermit #BulgarianCulture #SummerInBulgaria #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #HistoryBuff #SeafoodLover #DigitalNomadLife #BulgarianPension #VisitBulgaria https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi navigates the quiet afterglow of the Apollonia Festival in Sozopol, taking a boat trip into the Ropotamo Nature Reserve to see the river’s lilies and wildlife, while reflecting on the seasonal economy and the practicalities of living here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sozopol, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Ropotamo Nature Reserve, Old Town, Harmanite, Budjaka, Kavatsi, Skamniy, Southern Fortress Wall and Tower, Sveti Ivan Island. Covered: Ropotamo Nature Reserve, Sozopol seasonal economy, euro transition 2026, local food costs, ancient Greek history, expat residency practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Sozopol02:49 Ropotamo Nature Reserve04:09 Arkutino Swamp05:37 Old Town08:04 Ravadinovo Castle A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sozopol #BulgariaTravel #RopotamoReserve #ApolloniaFestival #BlackSeaCoast #OldTownSozopol #TravelBulgaria #ExpatLife #NatureReserve #ArchaeologyMuseum #EuroTransition #SeasonalLiving #RopotamoRiver #SvetiIvanIsland #BulgarianHistory #TravelTips #ExpatsInBulgaria #SummerInBulgaria https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi explores the quiet side of Sozopol as the Apollonia festival winds down, takes a boat trip on the Ropotamo river, and reflects on the seasonal shift from summer crowds to autumn stillness. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sozopol, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Ropotamo Nature Reserve, Old Town, Southern Fortress Wall, Take it Izi Cafe, Sveti Ivan island, Budjaka, Kavatsi, Main Square Sozopol. Covered: Ropotamo river tour, seasonal economy in Sozopol, local food costs, Apollonia festival aftermath, nature reserves, sozopol daily life. Chapters:00:00 Sozopol01:41 Sveti Ivan island03:30 Old Town06:55 Pont - Sozopol Restaurant09:24 Ropotamo Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sozopol #BulgariaTravel #ApolloniaFestival #RopotamoReserve #BlackSeaCoast #OldTownSozopol #BulgariaLife #TravelBulgaria #AutumnInBulgaria #CulturalHeritage #NatureReserve #FoodieBulgaria #BudgetTravel #SlowTravel #HistoricTowns #BulgarianCulture #TravelTips #DigitalNomadBulgaria https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi takes a day trip to the Ropotamo Nature Reserve, cruises past water lilies and the Lion's Head rock, then returns to Sozopol for a quiet evening. He reflects on the seasonal economy, the euro transition, and plans for the final days on the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sozopol, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Take it Izi Cafe, Ropotamo Nature Reserve, Harmanite Beach, Southern Fortress Wall, Church of Sts Cyril and Methodius, Веселата (street food stalls), Вятърна Мелница (windmill bar). Covered: Ropotamo Nature Reserve, Seasonal economy, Euro transition, Black Sea safety, Apollonia Festival, Day trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Take it Izi Cafe03:41 Southern Fortress Wall05:29 Evening terrace A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sozopol #Ropotamo #BulgariaTravel #BlackSeaCoast #ApolloniaFestival #OldTownSozopol #TravelBulgaria #SeptemberTravel #BeachLife #NatureReserve #EuroTransition #Bulgaria2026 #RiverCruise #Seaside #BalkanTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

On day five in Sozopol, Georgi navigates the Apollonia Arts Festival's final stretch, weighs the town's beauty against its recent tragedies at sea, and plans a day trip to Ropotamo reserve. He savors cheap street food, a seaside lunch, and the quiet shift into September. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sozopol, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Sozopol Old Town, Morski Skali street, Apollonia Amphitheatre, Art Gallery, Church of Sts Cyril and Methodius, Harmanite beach, Cape Agalina, Sozopol Archaeological Museum. Covered: Apollonia Arts Festival events, Sozopol Old Town and architecture, Black Sea safety and currents, Cost of living and euro transition, Planning Ropotamo reserve day trip, Sozopol food and street eats. Chapters:01:21 Harmanite beach02:51 Cape Agalina04:32 Sveti Ivan island06:49 Beglik Tash A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sozopol #ApolloniaFestival #BulgariaTravel #BlackSeaCoast #SozopolOldTown #Archaeology #BulgarianHistory #EuroTransition2026 #TravelBulgaria #SeaAndCulture #SvetiIvanIsland #RopotamoReserve #ThracianHeritage #BudgetTravel #AutumnInBulgaria #LiveLocal #PodcastEpisode https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Day four in Sozopol: Georgi takes the boat out to Sveti Ivan island, walks the ruins of the monastery where the relics of St John the Baptist were found, and cools off in the Black Sea. He reflects on the town's summer sorrow, the Apollonia festival's daily rhythm, and what it costs to live in a place that empties out by October. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sozopol, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Sveti Ivan island, Southern Fortress Wall and Tower, Pont - Sozopol Restaurant, Harmanite beach, Vyatarna Melnitsa, Church of Sts Cyril and Methodius, Ropotamo Street. Covered: Sveti Ivan island boat trip, Apollonia festival classical music, Black Sea safety and currents, Sozopol street food and costs, Sozopol seasonal economy, Ropotamo trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Boat harbour00:45 Church of Sts Cyril and Methodius02:38 Southern Fortress Wall and Tower03:54 Harmanite beach05:16 Ropotamo Street06:27 Harbour at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sozopol #SvetiIvan #BlackSea #BulgariaTravel #ApolloniaFestival #OldTownStreets #AncientHistory #BulgarianCoast #TravelPodcast #SeaSwimming #RopotamoReserve #StJohnTheBaptist #SummerInBulgaria #CoastalLiving #FestivalSeason #HiddenBulgaria https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi spends day three in Sozopol at the Apollonia Arts Festival, navigating the town's beauty and recent tragedies at sea. He explores the Old Town, eats cheap coastal food, and reflects on the practicalities of seasonal life before planning a quieter day trip to Ropotamo. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sozopol, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Harbour, Вятърна Мелница, Church of the Holy Mother of God, Milet Street, Southern Fortress Wall and Tower, Apollonia Amphitheatre, Art gallery in old school, Restaurant Neptune. Covered: Apollonia Arts Festival, Sozopol Old Town, Black Sea safety, Local food and costs, Sveti Ivan island, Euro transition. Chapters:02:06 Church of the Holy Mother of God04:14 Sozopol06:23 Sveti Ivan island07:34 Quiet room08:21 Harbour A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sozopol #ApolloniaFestival #BulgariaTravel #BlackSeaCoast #SvetiIvan #Ropotamo #BulgarianHistory #OldTownSozopol #Bulgaria2026 #EuroTransition #BulgarianCulture #TravelPodcast #OffSeasonTravel #CoastalVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi experiences the opening night of the Apollonia Arts Festival in Sozopol, from the crowd at the amphitheatre to a quiet morning reflecting on the town's beauty and its recent tragedies. He also navigates the practical costs of a seaside summer, from beach bar beers to the price of a guesthouse. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sozopol, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Apollonia Amphitheatre, Take it Izi Cafe, Church of Sts Cyril and Methodius, Morski Skali street, Pont - Sozopol Restaurant, Budjaka district, Sozopol Archaeological Museum, Southern Fortress Wall and Tower. Covered: Apollonia Arts Festival, Sozopol Old Town museums, Black Sea safety, Sozopol local food and costs, Boat trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Apollonia Amphitheatre01:21 Church of Sts Cyril and Methodius03:28 Old town street at night05:02 Harmanite beach06:03 Sveti Ivan island07:44 Beach ambience08:34 Harbour and sea A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sozopol #ApolloniaFest #BulgariaTravel #BlackSeaCoast #BulgarianRiviera #OldTownSozopol #BalkanAdventures #TravelBulgaria #SeaSideSounds #FolkMusicBulgaria #SozopolFood #CoastalLife #BulgariaFestival #TravelPodcast #AncientHistory #SeptemberSea https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

The road from the Rhodopes to the Black Sea coast ends in Sozopol on the eve of the Apollonia Arts Festival. I walk the Old Town's wooden streets, check out the Ancient Greek history, weigh the cost of a seaside life against the mountain's, and we sit with the town's two tragedies. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sozopol, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Shiroka Laka, Burgas, Pont - Sozopol Restaurant, Mehana Sozopol, Sozopol Archaeological Museum, Southern Fortress Wall and Tower, Sveti Ivan Island, Harmanite Beach. Covered: Sozopol Old Town architecture, Apollonia Arts Festival, Ancient Greek history of the coast, Black Sea safety and currents, Seasonal economy and cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Shiroka Laka02:38 Sozopol05:31 Harmanite Beach06:48 Beach07:49 Burgas09:06 Cape Agalina A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sozopol #ApolloniaFestival #BulgariaTravel #BlackSeaCoast #OldTownSozopol #AncientApollonia #Ropotamo #SvetiIvanIsland #BulgariaAdventure #TravelPodcast #BulgarianCulture #SeasideLife #BurgasRegion #FestivalSeason #EasternEuropeTravel #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

On his last full day in Shiroka Laka, Georgi takes a final morning walk through the Revival-era lanes, savors a last patatnik at Rodopchani, and reflects on a week of gaida music, mountain quiet, and the practical costs of village life before heading to the Black Sea coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Rodopchani Restaurant, Art Cafe Dyukyan, Krachma Kapitan Petko Voyvoda, Bar-Restorant Shiroka, National School of Folk Arts, Zgurovski Konak, Church of the Assumption, School of Panteleimon. Covered: village life and pace, Rhodope food and costs, folk music and gaida, last day reflections, future travel plans. Chapters:00:00 Church of the Assumption01:10 Rodopchani Restaurant02:31 Taverna interior, quiet morning05:39 Krachma Kapitan Petko Voyvoda07:49 Bar-Restorant Shiroka A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ShirokaLaka #RhodopeMountains #BulgariaTravel #Bagpipe #Gaida #BulgarianFood #Patatnik #SlowTravel #VillageLife #TravelBulgaria #BalkanTravel #FolkMusic #BulgariaVisa #Euro2026 #RhodopeHikes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

On his final full day in Shiroka Laka, Georgi takes a last walk to the river, shares a long dinner at Rodopchani with a local bagpiper, and reflects on the village's quiet pull, the upcoming euro transition, and his plans for the Black Sea coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Church of the Assumption, Shirokolashka River, Rodopchani Restaurant, Bar-Restorant Shiroka, Exarch Stefan Community Centre, National School of Folk Arts, Zgurovski Konak. Covered: Farewell to Shiroka Laka, Local gaida conversation, Cost recap of village stay, Euro transition thoughts, Plans for Black Sea coast. Chapters:00:00 Shiroka Laka00:34 Zgurovski Konak02:24 Rodopchani Restaurant04:36 Cafe07:11 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ShirokaLaka #RhodopeMountains #BulgariaTravel #Bulgaria #Patatnik #KabaGaida #FolkMusic #TravelBulgaria #BalkanTravel #BulgarianFood #VillageLife #Rhodope #BulgariaVisa #EuroInBulgaria #MountainTravel #GuesthouseStay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

On day six in Shiroka Laka, Georgi takes a slow morning by the river, visits the Zgurovski Konak museum, and plans a day trip to the Trigrad gorge and Devil's Throat cave—covering costs, practicalities, and the village's deep folk music roots. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Zgurovski Konak, Rodopchani Restaurant, Арт Кафе "Дюкянь", Church of the Assumption, Shirokolashka River. Covered: Zgurovski Konak ethnographic museum visit, Trigrad gorge and Devil's Throat cave planning, Rhodope taverna food costs, Village life pace and cost of living, Contemporary art exhibition in Shiroka Laka, Practical long-term stay: banking, SIM, registration. Chapters:00:00 Shirokolashka River02:22 Museum gallery04:24 Арт Кафе "Дюкянь"07:56 Church of the Assumption09:15 Cricket night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ShirokaLaka #RhodopeMountains #BulgariaTravel #TrigradGorge #DevilsThroat #BalkanTravel #BulgariaVillages #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #FolkMusic #RhodopeFood #BulgariaExpat #OffTheBeatenPath #BulgariaTrip #MountainLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

On day five in Shiroka Laka, Georgi takes a final long ridge hike above the village, visits the contemporary art exhibition at the museum-gallery, and plans the practicalities of his trip to the Trigrad gorge. He reflects on the deep quiet of the Rhodopes and the pull of the two-year road map. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Rodopchani Restaurant, Krachma 'Kapitan Petko Voyvoda', Art Cafe 'Dyukyan', Zgurovski Konak Museum, School of Panteleimon, Chernatitsa Ridge, Trigrad Gorge. Covered: Shiroka Laka contemporary art exhibition, Ridge hiking near Shiroka Laka, Trigrad trip planning and logistics, Village life pace and local food costs, Euro transition and long-term stay thoughts. Chapters:00:00 School of Panteleimon00:58 Pine forest ridge walk, wind01:56 Rodopchani Restaurant03:00 Art Cafe 'Dyukyan'04:54 Krachma 'Kapitan Petko Voyvoda'06:57 Riverside at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ShirokaLaka #RhodopeMountains #BulgariaTravel #SlowTravel #BulgariaPodcast #HikingBulgaria #TrigradGorge #BalkanTravel #VillageLife #BulgariaHistory #FolkMusic #KabaGaida #BulgariaArt #SummerInBulgaria #TravelGuide #BulgariaCoastPlanning https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

On day four in Shiroka Laka, Georgi settles into the slow guesthouse rhythm, visits the house-museum of Captain Petko Voyvoda, and plans a side trip to the Trigrad gorge and Devil's Throat cave. He also gets practical about bank cards, SIM cards, and what it really costs to live in a Rhodope village. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Къща за гости Широка Лъка - Гайтана, Art Cafe Djukyan, House-museum of Captain Petko Voyvoda, Zgurovski Konak, Rodopchani Restaurant, Momata and Glavata rock formations, Trigrad gorge, Devil's Throat cave. Covered: Rhodope history and hajduk heritage, Village life pace and cost, Practical long-term stay administration, Side trip planning to Trigrad gorge, Folk music and kaba gaida, Guesthouse culture in Shiroka Laka. Chapters:00:00 Shiroka Laka02:11 Zgurovski Konak04:01 Trigrad gorge05:19 DSK Bank ATM06:55 Devil's Throat cave A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ShirokaLaka #RhodopeMountains #BulgariaTravel #BulgariaVillageLife #Patatnik #KabaGaida #TrigradGorge #DevilsThroat #CaptainPetkoVoyvoda #ZgurovskiKonak #BulgariaCostOfLiving #DigitalNomadBulgaria #BulgariaCulture #RhodopeRevival #BulgariaSchengen #BalkanTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

On day three in Shiroka Laka, Georgi hikes the Chernatitsa ridge fringe and visits the School of Panteleimon. He reflects on the village's musical soul, the practicalities of a long-term stay in Bulgaria, and the two-year map that is slowly taking shape, with the September coast and spring Rose Valley still ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Chernatitsa ridge, School of Panteleimon, Shirokolashka River, Арт Кафе "Дюкянь", Кръчмъ "Капитан Петко войвода", Rodopchani Restaurant, Zgurovski Konak, Filter Inn "Uncle Jack". Covered: Rhodope ridge hiking, National School of Folk Arts, Local food and dining, Village life pace, Long-term stay practicalities, Future trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Shirokolashka River01:27 School of Panteleimon04:24 Zgurovski Konak05:41 Museum07:04 Filter Inn "Uncle Jack"08:21 Къща за гости Широка Лъка - Гайтана09:27 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ShirokaLaka #RhodopeMountains #BulgariaTravel #HikingBulgaria #KabaGaida #FolkMusic #RhodopeFood #Patatnik #VillageLife #BulgariaHiking #SchoolOfPanteleimon #TrigradGorge #TravelBulgaria #BulgariaAdventure #RhodopeArchitecture #TwoYearMap #BulgariaLongStay #ShirokaLakaGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Day two in Shiroka Laka: a morning wander along the riverbank lanes, the folk school's bagpipe echoes, and a practical look at Rhodope life and costs. Plus thoughts on Slow Sundays and the two-year map. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Shirokolashka River, Art Cafe Dukyan, Rodopchani Restaurant, Birth house of Exarch Stefan I, National School of Folk Arts, Chernatitsa Ridge, Zgurovski Konak, Filter Inn Uncle Jack. Covered: Rhodope village architecture, Folk music tradition and kaba gaida, Local food and dining costs, Quiet village life and pace, Practicalities of rural long-term stay. Chapters:00:00 Shirokolashka River01:59 Rodopchani Restaurant04:15 Chernatitsa Ridge05:24 Zgurovski Konak06:45 Bagpiper sculpture07:55 Quiet room, night crickets08:57 Quiet room interior, night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ShirokaLaka #RhodopeMountains #BulgariaTravel #FolkMusic #KabaGaida #TravelPodcast #BulgariaVillage #SlowTravel #BalkanHeritage #VillageLife #RhodopeFood #Patatnik #Cheverme #NationalSchoolOfFolkArts #ShirokoLaksko #MountainEscape #BulgariaVisa #ExpatLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi arrives in Shiroka Laka, the folk-music heart of the Rhodopes, after a winding drive from Plovdiv. He explores the Revival-era village, visits the folklore school, tries local food, and settles into slow mountain life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Asenovgrad, Chepelare, Shirokolashka River, Assumption Church, Zgurovski Konak, Rodopchani Restaurant, National School of Folk Arts, Gaida Player Drinking Fountain. Covered: Shiroka Laka arrival and first impressions, Rhodope Revival architecture and protected village core, Folk music heritage and National School of Folk Arts, Local Rhodope food and dining costs, Practical details for staying in Shiroka Laka, Planned hikes and nearby attractions. Chapters:00:00 Asenovgrad01:25 Shiroka Laka03:21 Rodopchani Restaurant04:59 Chernatitsa ridge05:56 Tourist Information Centre06:56 Wonderful Bridges A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ShirokaLaka #RhodopeMountains #BulgariaTravel #Bulgaria #Rhodopes #FolkMusic #KabaGaida #Patatnik #Cheverme #RevivalArchitecture #EthnographicMuseum #MountainVillage #BulgariaOffTheBeatenPath #TravelBulgaria #RhodopeFood #SlowTravel #SummerInTheMountains https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi spends his final morning in Plovdiv with one last coffee in Kapana, a final climb to Nebet Tepe's quiet summit, and a last look at the Roman theatre before the bus south to the Rhodopes. He reflects on the layers of history under the city and what it means to leave a place that has started to feel like home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: The Family Coffee Roasters, Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis, Nebet Tepe, Aylyakria Restaurant, Tsar Simeon Garden, 8 1/2 Art Guest House, UniCredit Bulbank. Covered: Final morning rituals, Ancient Theatre quiet visit, Nebet Tepe gaida, Cost recap, Banking and visa practicalities, Farewell reflections. Chapters:00:00 The Family Coffee Roasters01:38 Tsar Simeon Garden03:25 Nebet Tepe04:28 Aylyakria Restaurant05:28 UniCredit Bulbank06:38 8 1/2 Art Guest House07:43 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Plovdiv #OldTownPlovdiv #NebetTepe #Kapana #AncientTheatre #BulgariaTravel #PlovdivEats #Aylyakria #ThracianValley #Mavrud #RhodesMountains #Bulgaria2026 #SchengenVisa #ExpatBulgaria #CostOfLivingBG #LastDayInPlovdiv https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi spends his final full day in Plovdiv with a quiet Kapana coffee, a Karshiyaka lunch, a Nebet Tepe sunset, and a last dinner at Aylyakria. He also wrestles with the practical logistics and emotional pull of finally catching the bus south to the Rhodope mountains. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: The Family Coffee Roasters, Karshiyaka, Tsar Simeon Garden, Nebet Tepe, Aylyakria Restaurant, 8 1/2 Art Guest House, Roman Stadium of Philippopolis, Dzhumaya Mosque. Covered: Plovdiv daily rhythm and farewell rituals, Karshiyaka local food, Nebet Tepe sunset views, Plovdiv cost of living recap, Rhodope mountains bus logistics, Plovdiv wine culture (Mavrud). Chapters:00:00 The Family Coffee Roasters01:44 Dzhumaya Mosque03:07 Tsar Simeon Garden05:01 Nebet Tepe06:55 8 1/2 Art Guest House08:06 Karshiyaka A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Plovdiv #BulgariaTravel #PlovdivOldTown #Kapana #NebetTepe #RomanStadium #Karshiyaka #Aylyakria #RhodopeMountains #TravelBulgaria #ThracianValley #Mavrud #Bulgaria #BalkanTravel #EuropeTravel #SoloTravel #PlovdivGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Day eight in Plovdiv. Georgi visits the Karshiyaka market for early grapes and figs, meets a local winemaker in Kapana, and watches the city prepare for an open-air production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Roman theatre. He also weighs the cost of staying another week against his Rhodope plans. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Karshiyaka, Kapana, The Family Coffee Roasters, Aylyakria Restaurant, Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis, Nebet Tepe, Rowing Canal, Gladston Boulevard. Covered: Karshiyaka market and local food, Thracian Valley wine and Mavrud grape, Open-air theatre and Roman Amphitheatre experience, Cost of living details and local prices, Two-year map planning and the pull to stay, Kapana creative quarter cafes. Chapters:00:00 Karshiyaka01:31 The Family Coffee Roasters03:24 Kapana08:35 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Plovdiv #BulgariaTravel #Karshiyaka #ThracianValley #Mavrud #RomanTheatre #OpenAirTheatre #Kapana #OldTownPlovdiv #HarvestSeason #TwoYearMap #BulgariaVisaFree #TravelOnABudget #SummerInBulgaria #RhodopeMountains #EuropeanCapitalOfCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Day seven in Plovdiv: Georgi takes a final morning in Kapana, a long lunch in Karshiyaka, and a last climb up Nebet Tepe as the sun drops. He reflects on what a week here costs, what it feels like to almost belong, and why the Rhodope mountains are calling. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Kapana, The Family Coffee Roasters, Knyaz Alexander I, Dzhumaya Square, Roman Stadium, Karshiyaka, Plovdiv Central Station, Old Town. Covered: Plovdiv daily rhythm and cost of living, Kapana quiet hours and cafes, Karshiyaka working-class food, Nebet Tepe sunset and Old Town atmosphere, Leaving Plovdiv for the Rhodope mountains. Chapters:00:00 Old Town01:02 Kapana02:09 Knyaz Alexander I03:21 Karshiyaka04:36 Villa Flavia05:52 Regional Ethnographic Museum07:13 Nebet Tepe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Plovdiv #Kapana #Karshiyaka #NebetTepe #RomanStadium #OldTownPlovdiv #Aylyakria #ThracianValley #RhodopeMountains #BulgariaTravel #CostOfLiving #DigitalNomad #PlovdivGuide #BalkanSummer #TravelDiaries #Bulgaria2026 #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Day six in Plovdiv. Georgi explores the everyday districts beyond the tourist trail, walks the Kyuchuk Parizh neighbourhood, crosses the river for a working lunch, and climbs Nebet Tepe as the city's long history settles into a summer evening. He reflects on cost, comfort, and the two-year map that keeps pulling him forward. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Tsentar, Kyuchuk Parizh, Karshiyaka, Kapana, Nebet Tepe, Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis, Tsar Simeon Garden, Dzhumaya Mosque. Covered: Plovdiv everyday life, cost of living details, Nebet Tepe climb, Trakia district interest, Rhodope mountains planning. Chapters:00:00 Tsentar01:13 Kyuchuk Parizh03:31 Karshiyaka04:22 Kapana05:06 Nebet Tepe08:13 Tsar Simeon Garden A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Plovdiv #BulgariaTravel #PlovdivBulgaria #KyuchukParizh #Karshiyaka #NebetTepe #OldTownPlovdiv #KapanaDistrict #CostOfLivingBulgaria #PlovdivFood #ThracianValley #RhodopeMountains #BalkanTravel #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadBulgaria #PlovdivHistory #Bulgaria2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Day five in Plovdiv: Georgi rides the heat of a 37-degree afternoon, finds shade in the creative quarter of Kapana, climbs Bunardzhik Hill for the city panorama, and ends the night with an open-air performance at the Roman theatre as the Opera Open season nears its close. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Kapana, Zam Specialty Coffee, Karshiyaka, Bunardzhik Hill, Dzhumaya Mosque, Aylyakria Restaurant, Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis, Old Town Plovdiv. Covered: Plovdiv summer heat rhythm, Kapana creative quarter Cafes, Karshiyaka local lunch, Bunardzhik Hill panorama, Opera Open Festival, Plovdiv transport card, Ancient theatre experience. Chapters:00:00 Kapana01:12 Zam Specialty Coffee02:24 Karshiyaka04:31 Dzhumaya Mosque05:48 Aylyakria Restaurant07:03 Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis08:20 Street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Plovdiv #Kapana #PlovdivBulgaria #BulgariaTravel #AncientTheatre #OperaOpen #SummerInBulgaria #TravelPodcast #PlovdivNightlife #BulgarianFood #ThracianValley #EuropeTravel #BalkanAdventure #RomanHistory #OldTownPlovdiv #DigitalNomadBulgaria https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Day four in Plovdiv: Georgi navigates the late-summer heat, explores the creative quarter of Kapana, and reflects on the city's Roman layers over a slow coffee. He ends the evening with plans for an open-air opera at the Ancient Theatre, a perfect summer night in Bulgaria's second city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Kapana, Dwell Coffee House, Tsar Simeon Garden, Nebet Tepe, Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis. Covered: Plovdiv daily life, Kapana creative quarter, Opera Open festival, Summer heat rhythm, Practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Tsar Simeon Garden01:56 Dwell Coffee House03:06 Market hall04:08 Nebet Tepe05:46 Hill park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Plovdiv #BulgariaTravel #Kapana #AncientTheatre #OperaOpen #PlovdivOldTown #NebetTepe #SummerInBulgaria #BalkanTravel #CoffeeLover #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #EuropeanCapitalOfCulture #PlovdivNightlife #BulgariaGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

On day three in Plovdiv, Georgi explores the Ancient Theatre at dawn, dodges the heat in Tsar Simeon Garden, and takes a day trip to Bachkovo Monastery. He reflects on the city's layers—Roman, Ottoman, Revival—and the cost of living well here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis, Regional Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv, The Family Coffee Roasters, Dzhumaya Square, Dzhumaya Mosque, Tsar Simeon Garden, Bachkovo Monastery, Asen's Fortress. Covered: Plovdiv history, Roman archaeology, Bachkovo Monastery day trip, Plovdiv Old Town, cost of living in Plovdiv. Chapters:00:00 Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis02:09 Dzhumaya Square03:26 Bachkovo Monastery04:44 Kapana06:11 Night city street07:33 Balcony at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Plovdiv #AncientTheatre #BachkovoMonastery #BulgariaTravel #PlovdivOldTown #Kapana #RhodopeMountains #OperaOpen #ThracianWine #Bulgaria2026 #TravelPodcast #TsarSimeonGarden #AsensFortress #RomanStadium #EthnographicMuseum #BulgariaHistory #SummerInBulgaria https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Day two in Plovdiv: I climb the Three Hills, take in the Roman theatre at dawn, explore the Revival houses of the Old Town, and cool off by the Rowing Canal during the World Rowing Under-19 Championships. Plus a practical look at what a day in Plovdiv's summer heat actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis, Regional Ethnographic Museum, Kapana, Karshiyaka, Nebet Tepe, Tsar Simeon Garden, Knyaz Alexander I street, Roman Stadium of Philippopolis. Covered: Plovdiv Roman heritage, Old Town architecture, Local neighbourhoods food, Rowing championships, Plovdiv practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis01:22 Regional Ethnographic Museum02:58 Kapana04:53 8 1/2 Art Guest House07:08 Riverside08:44 Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Plovdiv #BulgariaTravel #OldTownPlovdiv #RomanTheatre #Kapana #RowingCanal #PlovdivHistory #TravelBulgaria #BalkanTravel #SummerInBulgaria #TravelGuide #PlovdivFood #DigitalNomad #SlowTravel #AncientCity https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi takes the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second city and Europe's oldest continuously inhabited settlement. He walks the Roman theatre and stadium, gets lost in Kapana's creative quarter, and feels the weight of history under a late-summer sun. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis, Kapana, Tsar Simeon Garden, Regional Ethnographic Museum, Dzhumaya Mosque, Bachkovo Monastery, Villa Flavia Heritage Boutique Hotel. Covered: Plovdiv arrival and orientation, Roman history and archaeology, Old Town architecture and museums, Kapana creative quarter, Summer heat and city life, Travel costs in Plovdiv. Chapters:00:00 Knyaz Alexander I02:57 Kapana04:42 Regional Ethnographic Museum06:08 Tsar Simeon Garden07:42 Bachkovo Monastery09:04 Dzhumaya Mosque11:11 Bus interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Plovdiv #PlovdivTravel #Bulgaria #BulgariaTravel #OldTownPlovdiv #Kapana #RomanTheatre #BachkovoMonastery #RhodopeMountains #SofiaToPlovdiv #TravelEurope #BalkanTravel #EuropeOldestCity #SummerInPlovdiv #ThracianValley #SlowTravel #JOURNEY #DiscoverBulgaria https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

On his final evening in Sofia, Georgi packs for the bus to the Rhodopes, reflects on the practical rhythm of daily life in the capital, and takes one last walk through the summer streets as the city winds down for the night. A quiet episode about endings, beginnings, and the two-year map ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sofia, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Lozenets, Central Bus Station, National Palace of Culture, Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, Doctor's Garden, Oborishte, Central Mineral Baths, Borisova gradina. Covered: Departure logistics, Evening walk, Free summer concert, Banking and transport recap, Two-year map planning, Sofia reflections. Chapters:00:00 Lozenets00:59 Sofia04:06 Central Mineral Baths05:19 Borisova gradina06:41 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SofiaLife #BulgariaTravel #RhodopeMountains #SofiaCity #BulgariaMove #SofiaDiaries #BorisovaGradina #SofiaFood #TravelBulgaria #ExpatLife #SofiaMetro #Bulgaria2026 #RoadTripBulgaria #SofiaSummer #FirstYearAbroad https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

On his final day in the capital before heading to the mountains, Georgi finishes errands, eats one last banitsa, takes in the summer city one more time, and gets practical about the road ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sofia, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Oborishte, Doctor's Garden, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Urban Mobility Centre, Zhenski Pazar, Kvadrat 500, Vitosha Boulevard, Ploshtadcheto. Covered: Sofia neighbourhoods: Oborishte, National Gallery Kvadrat 500, Final day routine, Packing for the Rhodopes, Budget recap: cafes, market, dinner. Chapters:00:00 Oborishte01:06 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral02:30 Zhenski Pazar04:21 Vitosha Boulevard05:42 Central Bus Station07:31 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sofia #SofiaTravel #Bulgaria #BulgariaTravel #TravelPodcast #RhodopeMountains #SofiaCityGuide #DigitalNomadBulgaria #BalkanTravel #SofiaFood #LastDayInSofia #VitoshaBoulevard #AlexanderNevsky #Bulgaria2026 #SlowTravel #SofiaDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi spends his fifth day in Sofia soaking up the last of the summer festival season, from a free open-air opera rehearsal to a quiet evening in a park. He also wrestles with the practicalities of extending his stay, reflecting on the city's rhythm and planning the next leg of his journey toward the Rhodope Mountains. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sofia, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Central Mineral Baths, Serdika metro station, Lozenets, Martines Specialty Coffee Shop & Roastery, Postbank, Doctor's Garden, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Oborishte district. Covered: Sofia daily life, Transport pass, Banking errand, Open-air opera, Lozenets neighborhood, Sofia to Rhodope planning. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room01:23 Central Mineral Baths02:56 Lozenets04:34 Doctor's Garden06:12 City evening07:44 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sofia #Bulgaria #SofiaDiaries #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #SofiaMetro #Lozenets #AlexanderNevsky #OpenAirOpera #Turandot #BulgarianFood #Banitsa #RhodopeMountains #RoadTrip #SofiaLiving #MoveToBulgaria #PracticalSofia #SofiaTransport https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Day four in Sofia: a slow morning in the city's green heart, a lunch of grilled meats and cold beer, and the long work of turning a wishlist into a two-year map — with the practical costs of settling in laid out along the way. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sofia, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Doctor's Garden (Doktorska Gradina), Oborishte, National Palace of Culture (NDK), DSK Bank, Vitosha Boulevard, Martines Specialty Coffee Shop, Rotunda of St George, Lion's Bridge (Luvov Most). Covered: Sofia daily life and routine, Cost of living in Sofia, 2026, Sofia museums and landmarks, Road trip planning: Rhodopes, Coast, Rose Valley. Chapters:00:00 Oborishte01:18 DSK Bank02:39 Vitosha Boulevard03:59 Rotunda of St George05:30 Borisova gradina07:31 Rose Valley A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sofia #Bulgaria #SofiaBulgaria #CostOfLiving #ExpatLife #BulgariaTravel #SofiaDaily #VitoshaMountain #BulgariaCoast #RhodopeMountains #RoseValley #Euro2026 #DigitalNomad #BalkansTravel #SofiaCafes #BulgarianFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

On day three in Sofia, Georgi takes in the pedestrianised summer streets, catches an open-air opera rehearsal, and maps out the long road trip ahead through the Rhodopes, the Black Sea coast and the Rose Valley. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sofia, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Rotunda of St George, National Palace of Culture, Shtastlivetsa Restaurant - Vitoshka, Izzy's Coffee and Brunch. Covered: Sofia city walking, Open-air opera, Road trip planning, Metro disruption. Chapters:00:00 Sofia01:33 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral02:58 Shtastlivetsa Restaurant - Vitoshka04:40 Subway car06:20 City night07:12 Quiet room08:01 Cicadas A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SofiaTravel #BulgariaTravel #SofiaOpera #AlexanderNevsky #TsarOsvoboditel #SofiaSummer #BulgariaGuide #SofiaStreets #Vitosha #RilaMonastery #BlackSeaCoast #RoseValley #SofiaNight #ExpatsInSofia #SofaCostOfLiving #SofiaMetro #OpenAirOpera #BulgariaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi spends his first full Sunday in Sofia: a slow morning with banitsa and coffee, a walk up Vitosha Mountain via the Simeonovo cable car, a free visit to the National Ethnographic Museum, and an evening of open-air opera. He also starts planning the road trip to the Rhodopes, the Black Sea, and the Rose Valley, and shares practical tips on transport, butches, and the euro switch. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sofia, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Lozenets, Vitosha Mountain, Simeonovo, Aleko, Martines Specialty Coffee Shop & Roastery, Ploshtadcheto, National Ethnographic Museum, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Covered: Vitosha hiking, Sofia transport, Summer festivals, Bulgarian food, Cost of living, Euro adoption. Chapters:00:00 Lozenets01:23 Simeonovo03:17 Ploshtadcheto05:13 National Ethnographic Museum06:58 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral07:59 Black Label Coffee House and Bakery08:46 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sofia #Vitosha #BulgariaTravel #SofiaGuide #BalkanTravel #VitoshaMountain #SofiaFoodie #SofiaSunday #BulgariaDestination #SofiaMetro #EuropeTravel #MammaMia #SofiaOpera #Lozenets #BulgarianCuisine https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/

Georgi lands at Sofia Airport and begins his two-year Bulgarian journey. This first episode covers the practical essentials of arriving: residence registration, opening a bank account, getting a SIM card, and mastering the metro. Plus first impressions of the city, its summer rhythm, and a walk through the pedestrian centre. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Bulgaria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Bulgaria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Bulgaria Travel Podcast with Georgi Dimitrov. Georgi Dimitrov is in Sofia, Bulgaria. Places in this episode: Sofia Airport, Oborishte, Serdika station, Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, DSK Bank, Vivacom, National Palace of Culture, Shtastlivetsa Restaurant - Vitoshka. Covered: Arrival logistics, Residence registration, Banking and SIM cards, Sofia city orientation, Cost of living, Summer festivals and events. Chapters:00:00 Sofia Airport01:17 Serdika station02:44 Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard05:05 Vitoshka Boulevard06:32 Alexander Nevsky Cathedral08:01 National Palace of Culture09:33 National Ethnographic Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sofia #BulgariaTravel #SofiaAirport #Vitosha #ExpatLife #BalkanTravel #SofiaMetro #DigitalNomad #Bulgaria2026 #MoveToBulgaria #SofiaCoffee #AlexanderNevsky #RilaMonastery #RoseValley #BlackSeaCoast #BulgarianFood #TravelPodcast #SofiaGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/bulgaria/