` Cruising Bulgaria & Romania` aims to encourage many more yachtsmen to discover the pleasures of cruising the Lower Danube & the western Black Sea, to visit the ports & harbours (both antique & modern) & the miles of unspoilt beaches in these fascinating areas. For the visiting yachtsman, the cruising areas of Bulgaria & Romania, the River Danube, parts of the Black Sea coast, & (in Romania) the Danube delta (a special area in its own right), offer an interesting diversity. Despite being close geographical neighbours, Bulgaria & Romania are culturally very different. Bulgaria shares the Orthodox religion & Slavic cultural roots of Russia & Serbia, whereas Romania is a country with Latin cultural traditions similar to other western Mediterranean countries. Srebarna Lake, the North Romanian Black Sea coast, Kamchia & Strandja & the Danube Delta are internationally important as nature reserves & as homes to some rare & endangered species. The River Danube is one of Europe`s most ancient thoroughfares, but between Vienna & Bratislava the number of vessels on the river drops dramatically & the area is still relatively unknown to foreign boats. Nicky Allardice has lived & worked in both countries & his guide is based on extensive first-hand experience. ...

Bulgaria in the Travel Guide series from Bradt; encompassing a comprehensive range of titles to destinations worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa, Central & South America. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. Bradt guides have a reputation for appealing to more independent travelers & often cover destinations that are not available from other publishers. Each guide opens with two comprehensive chapters on Background & Practical Information, covering details of the country’s geography, culture, natural history, government & politics, economy, people, language, religion, education & culture. Important practical advice

Includes:: when to visit, highlights, suggested itineraries, tour operators, red tape, embassies & consulates, getting there & away, health, safety, what to take, money, budgeting, getting around, accommodation, eating & drinking, public holidays, shopping, arts & entertainment, media & communications, business, travel culture & cultural etiquette. Individual sections are organized geographically by region & typically open with information on practicalities & orientation, before focusing on what to see & where to go. Information on what to see, where to stay, where to eat & how to find your way around is provided, with a range of budgets catered for. Simple black & white maps locate key visitor sites & places of accommodation. Bradt Travel Guides include appendices that provide an in-depth introduction to the language of each country, a glossary of terms & a listing of books & internet resources providing further information on the destination.

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Bulgaria in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Bulgaria at 1:400, 000 on a double-sided map from Domino, the country’s leading map publisher, with very clear presentation of the topography, a distance table, plus notes about driving regulations & road conditions. The map provides an excellent picture of the country’s topography with bright altitude colouring enhanced by relief shading & spot heights. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network is divided into seven grades, with driving distances shown on all routes except dirt tracks. Border crossings & services on main roads are marked. The map also shows railway lines. Interesting towns & village are prominently highlighted, as are important cultural monuments & natural sites. Symbols indicate other places of interest including campsites, churches & monasteries, etc. Names of larger towns are given in both Latin alphabet & Cyrillic, smaller settlements & geographical features are only in Cyrillic. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 30’. Map legend

Includes:: English. The map is not indexed. Also provided is a distance table & English language notes about road conditions & driving regulations.

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Bulgaria Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

Clear road map displaying the whole country on one side of the sheet. Road detail

Includes:: secondary roads

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Bulgaria Guide in English from the Bulgarian publisher Domino provides information, in a compact format, on 98 towns, 15 resorts, 50 monasteries & key visitor landmarks, accompanied by 200 colour photographs & 33 easy to read, localised maps. The guide begins with a broad span history of the country & nature characteristics before taking a look at Sofia. The country is then covered region by region in clear designated chunks, with chapters dedicated to the coast, the mountains & the monasteries concluding the book. Town plan street maps show useful information for motorists & pedestrian visitors such as the locations of car parks & petrol stations, as well as key bus, trolleybus & tram routes. Places to stay & medical facilities are also clearly marked. ...

Double-sided, waterproof, indexed map of Bulgaria at 1:375, 000 with an enlargement of Sofia. The map shows the country’s road & rail networks, as well as local airports. Numerous points of interest are highlighted including national parks; national boundaries are marked & names of administrative regions prominently shown; terrain is indicated by simple colouring, as are populated areas. The map also

Includes:: a street plan of Central Sofia, annotated with places of interest & facilities. For the main map, all names presented in the original Cyrillic with phonetic English translations beside them; the enlargement of Sofia only displays street names in their English phonetic translation. The main map is fully-indexed.

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Bulgaria in the new Marco Polo Guide series designed to enable travellers to have fun & feel relaxed the moment they arrive to their destination. In a compact format & budget-priced, these guides feature full colour & high quality content with unique insider tips. The information is presented in a straightforward & engaging format with three main sections: an introduction to the location & including highlights & insider tips, a sightseeing & entertainment part, & a practical information chapter; all accompanied by atlas pages & a pull out map. The guide starts with a geographical & historical context, suggestions on what not to miss, great places for free, what to do if it rains, chill out & relax, & unique experiences to make the visit even more memorable. The perfect route/day will show the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. The sightseeing chapters organise the area in sections & for each one show suggested routes, referenced to the atlas & pull-out map, best places & attractions with practical tips on how to avoid queues, get the best views, where to eat & drink, shopping, entertainment, where to stay & much more. The last section offers a few tours suggestions, travel with kids special pages, festivals & events calendar, travel tips, useful phrases & dos & don’ts. The road atlas pages offer detailed mapping cross-referenced to the sites featured in the book, & a fully indexed pull-out map with its own plastic wallet at the back of the guide. ...

Bulgaria at 1:700, 000 on an indexed road map from Michelin, with street plans of central Sofia, Plovdiv & Varna, a distance table, plus basic traffic regulations. Names of towns & villages are given in both Cyrillic & Latin alphabet. Road network is presented graded according to the width & the number of lanes, indicating full/limited interchanges, toll barriers, driving distances, steep sections, seasonal closures, fords, etc. The map also shows scenic routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Locations of particular interest are highlighted & symbols mark sites such as wooden churches & historic buildings, antiquities, rock carvings, viewpoints, etc. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries. Names of towns & villages are given in both Cyrillic & Latin alphabets; names of provinces & of geographical features are in Latin alphabet only. Topography is indicated by relief shading with colouring for the forested areas. National parks are highlighted. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 30’. The index is next to the map. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided are street plans of central Sofia, Ploviv & Varna. Street names are in both scripts – names of important buildings are in French.

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