Take a heady trip into the Land of Roses

Ready to delight and surprise with its East-meets-West culture and phenomenal rugged landscapes, Bulgaria is an underrated marvel in Europe’s Balkan region. Settle down in little resort towns along the Black Sea coast, or retrace 2,000 years of history in the capital Sofia; soak up the ancient charms of hilly and green Plovdiv, hike in the shadow of mountains across Rila National Park, or join the locals for the very fragrant Rose Festival.