Kiss My Backpack – Bulgaria Inside Out
Welcome to your local guide to traveling in Bulgaria. Build your itinerary by region, interests, and real on-the-ground insight – so you spend less time guessing and more time experiencing the country properly.
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Plan your Bulgarian trip
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Meet your
Bulgarian guide
Stefani Gospodinova
Founder and Content Creator
Stefani is a travel blogger born and raised in Bulgaria, and the founder of Kiss My Backpack. Having explored the country since childhood, she shares practical tips, local insights, and her own photography to help visitors plan their trip.
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Traveling by train in Bulgaria is simple once you understand how the system works. This guide explains Bulgaria trains, ticket options, timetables, and the structure of the Bulgarian railways network so you can plan your trip without surprises.
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