Where is Sofia, Bulgaria & what is it like today?
Most likely, you would arrive at the “Sofia Airport” which will tax your patience, since the boom in travel has long surpassed this facility’s capacity. The Parliament has just accepted the removal of the entrance visa fee so it will be a free start. Hurry up to the baggage claim area, though, where the two outdated luggage belts pile up bags on top of one another and are known to devour soft suitcases. There are countless taxi companies and private cabs outside, but you should aim for the ones with the number 1870 on the hood: this is a great service at a puzzling low price. The taxi should cost you $2-3 for the 15 miles from the airport to the center. 50 cents tip is considered generous. Public transportation is fantastic! Street cars, trolleys,and “Mercedes” buses go everywhere and an all day pass costs two dollars! If you don’t want to spend Sheraton and Hilton type of money you can stay at Pliska(70$), Hemus(60$), Rila(50$), Maria-Luisa(100$), or some of the many cheap small hotel
