Sofia holidays
‘An unforgettable rail journey’: my night on the Istanbul-Sofia Express
Tom Hall
22, Nov, 2022 @7:00 AM
An insider's cultural guide to Sofia: Tsars, trams and plays about Tupac
Bistra Andreeva
22, Jun, 2015 @9:27 AM
The rise of the 'free' city tour
'Free' or pay-what-you-want tours have become a popular way to see cities in recent years. Vicky Baker looks at the rise of the homespun phenomenon and selects six from around the world
Vicky Baker
12, Jun, 2013 @11:28 AM
Best of Bulgaria: readers' travel tips
Ski resorts, beautiful vistas, historic churches and a decent dollop of culture – discover Bulgaria's top travel destinations
11, Feb, 2013 @7:59 AM
Saving Bulgaria's wild beaches from development
Bulgaria's Black Sea has been ravaged by development, but its hippies and artists are fighting to save the remaining wild beaches. Benji Lanyado joins their camp
Benji Lanyado
24, Apr, 2009 @11:01 PM
The best holiday destinations in Europe (without the Euro)
There are still loads of fantastic non-eurozone destinations for travellers who don't want to go long haul. Here, five writers offer their suggestions
19, Apr, 2009 @11:01 PM
Top 10 boutique hostels in eastern Europe
Eastern Europe is offering better value than ever, and these boutique hostels can make a non-eurozone trip even cheaper
Benji Lanyado
16, Apr, 2009 @11:25 AM
City guide: Unsung cities of the world
Hiroshima and Kazakhstan may not be first on your list of holiday destinations, but these cities have so much to offer
08, Nov, 2008 @12:01 AM
Lakes and mountains: Hiking and biking
From trekking through the mountains in Bulgaria to mountain cycling in France, find the best hiking and biking picks below
13, Jun, 2008 @11:01 PM
Top 10 hostels around the world
Hostels are no longer just grotty dives for skint backpackers. Benji Lanyado recommends 10 stylish sleeps that won't break the budget.
Benji Lanyado
10, Sep, 2007 @4:37 PM
Hostels in Europe
Berlin | Sofia | Ljubljana | Krakow | Riga
Benji Lanyado
03, Jun, 2006 @11:52 AM
University challenge
Benji Lanyado is a third-year student at Manchester University. This month, he visited Sofia, the Bulgarian capital.
Benji Lanyado
25, Feb, 2006 @1:14 PM
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