Sep 7, 2010 | Sofia | Plovdiv

Bulgaria is on the way to Turkey, which pretty well sums up my interest in Bulgaria. Sofia, the capital, was all kinds of meh—I was out of there after just a day. But Plovdiv is a sweet spot, with centuries-old architecture, lots of art galleries, and cobblestone streets so treacherous I'm afraid I'll bust an ankle in the dark.

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