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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Seven Rila Lakes
The Seven Rila Lakes are one of Bulgaria’s most popular mountain hikes, but don’t let the crowds fool you - this is not an easy walk in the park. Here’s everything you need to know before hiking the Seven Rila Lakes, from getting there and taking the lift to following...
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Events in August 2026
Discover the best festivals, cultural events, folklore celebrations, food fairs, concerts, and local traditions happening across Bulgaria in August 2026.
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Events in June 2026
Discover the best festivals, cultural events, folklore celebrations, food fairs, concerts, and local traditions happening across Bulgaria in June 2026.
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Sozopol Old Town
A practical guide to Sozopol Old Town for first-time visitors, covering the main sights, churches, archaeological sites, beaches, museums, and local history in a way that is easy to actually understand while walking through the town.
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