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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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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Sozopol beaches
A grounded guide to the best beaches in and around Sozopol, from the busy town beaches to quieter coves, camping beaches, and wilder stretches along the southern Black Sea coast.
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Nessebar day trips
Explore the best day trips from Nessebar, from quiet beaches and coastal towns to nature parks and cultural sites, with practical tips on what’s actually worth your time.
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Events in May 2026
May is one of the busiest months to travel in Bulgaria, but not always for the reasons you’d expect. It sits right between stable spring and unpredictable early summer, which is exactly why so many traditions, festivals, and local gatherings happen now. This guide breaks down what’s worth your time,...
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Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery is more than a quick stop from Sofia. This guide explains what’s inside the complex, how to visit, where to stay, and what to see nearby - so you can plan it with context, not guesswork.
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