How to Experience Plovdiv on a Budget

Bulgaria is one of Europe’s hidden gems. It’s not as popular as France, Italy, Greece, or even some of the other Balkan states, but it should be.

Not only is there so much to see and do, but it is also one of the cheaper places to visit in Europe.

You don’t have to spend so much to live large in Bulgaria, but you can also take advantage of the affordability and maximize your trip.

One of the best places in Bulgaria to do that is Plovdiv, the country’s second-largest city.

You don’t need to spend a lot to feel the city and to experience its ancient culture and architecture.

Getting to Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Plovdiv is not that difficult to get to, and it is usually very cheap.

From London, there are direct flights going from Stansted to Plovdiv starting at $40. It takes three and a half hours on Ryanair.

If you are planning on seeing more of Bulgaria and stop in Sofia before Plovdiv, you can take a train or a bus that takes two hours and has a one-way fare of…