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 Sofia is the largest transport junction of the country. The destinations of transport segments are numerous, and the routes and stopovers - most varied. The maps, which provide a general idea of the road network and railway transport, show the main overland communication lines between Sofia and the rest of the inhabited places in the country. In general, Bulgaria’s transport network divides into southern and northern routes. Thus the bus stations and the railway stations are oriented in these directions.
In addition to these stations, well familiar to all residents of Sofia, there are dozens of private carriers starting from various places in the capital. Notably numerous are the private buses to the Balkan countries and close destinations. Information on them can be obtained at the central bus stations, especially when one is searching for alternative transport or is willing to change the date and time of the trip. Certain international destinations will be charged in hard currency. Authentically signed and duly filled-in tickets should be demanded at the counters. City transport in Sofia offers wide opportunities and it is difficult to describe it without a city plan. Every tourist should buy a detailed city map-plan of Sofia showing not only the lines but also the stops of the city transport. As of 1998 Sofia has one subway line; dozens of bus lines connect the capital with near-by settlements, as well as covering shorter distances in the city itself; trolley buses travel in many directions; trams cut across the entire city. Fixed-route taxi minibuses serve the more outlying quarters. Rent-a-car companies offer their services as well.
Sofia is modernizing rapidly and the Government has invested substantial sums into the capital in recent years to improve the life of the people. Electric trams and buses and a new underground system would be the envy of many cities in the UK and Ireland. Taxis are very cheap to travel around and also, a very safe way to travel.
Backpacking: To date, Bulgaria has not really been considered a backpacker destination, although it is of course quite possible to travel the country on a budget. Private bus companies operate regular services between all the major cities and the railways. These are far from luxurious, but extremely affordable. (You can download railway schedules from the English section of the German Railways' website). In mountain towns like Bansko, or along the Black Sea Coast, rooms can be rented from local families for reasonable, negotiated rates. Some of the old state hotels, which may be cheap for Bulgarian nationals, are not worth the money when you pay the (approximately double) 'foreigner' rate. Although hitchhiking is not forbidden and many young Bulgarians do it, it's not recommended for obvious safety reasons. Even foreigners traveling on a budget will be perceived as rich in some areas. |
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| Chevermeto |
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Music that flies into the space and dances that drived the world crazy. |
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| KO Bar & Diner |
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| Rome |
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| Club Dolls |
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