First Time in BULGARIA | Americans in Sofia!!

We say goodbye to Greece and head north to our 25th country: BULGARIA! We arrive in the capital of Sofia, and check out one of the city's more serious museums devoted to the regions dark past!
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[@feministkitozwierzeta.krow763]

I love Bulgarian and Ukrainian seashore. I'm a Pole and I was on Black Sea shores on vacations like 15 times. I love warm sea.

[@toober1714]

As a Polish-American, I worked in Poland but vacationed in Bulgaria. :)

[@lyubomirignatov3113]

Bulgarian here pls take note that we do not usualy put much salt in dishes as for not to oversalt or undersalt and this is left for the consumer to decide how much saltynes they like. In some places this might be the case.

[@aew9286]

Also, the place looked like one of these home-style food places (as the guy guessed). Not meant to be a culinary wonder, more of a place where people can stop to get a quick basic lunch. =)

[@_georgi_stankov_5356]

Ти тъп ли си или да

[@borisminchev9224]

Както мама казва винаги можеш да добавиш сол, но не и да махнеш.

[@pollynlyubenova8365]

When they were searching for Mcdonalds and walking away from the mall I was like....noooo, there is Mcdonalds in the mall😂

[@spermatanaronito1233]

Ще изям бейби..

[@spermatanaronito1233]

Poli shta lubqq

[@pautalia]

Ти по хамерикански лапаш ли?

[@bagrakostova9384]

@@pautalia 2

[@wethdtdi]

Btw just to clarify the head shaking thingy ... first and foremost we (bulgarians) listen to what you say ... if you say "yes" or "no " .. secondly we look at your face.. if its a smily face - yes, if its a frowning face - NO.. and then and only then we watch the head movement for a clue what you want to say.. So basically nomatter which way you move your head if you say "yes"its a yes, if you have a sulky face - its a no.. if you have no expression and say nothing - then we watch the head movement

[@helenrabinowitz2398]

Love the country, the food, the people. It is clean and beautiful.

[@RositsaPetrovarjp7]

Sofia is at 500 m altitude, surrounded by mountains so it can get chillier than expected....

[@witalian1]

Food is not salted when you buy it. You need to salt it and add other spices at your will. Also you really need to visit a traditional bulgarian restaurant with music and everything.

[@GS12G]

There are buses that run 24/7 back and forth between the airport and Athens center , they're even cheaper and faster than the metro. Research your options and get information about the area before you get there. Also search on line for potential strikes, usually they are announcing it ahead of time, so people know. Strikes and demonstrations happen around Europe fortunately not so often but sucks to try to get somewhere those days.

[@norbertlehmann5079]

BULGARIA 💝❄🌸💪✨ BEAUTIFUL ..COUNTRY ..OBISCHAMTE BULGARYA ..E LUBOVTA 😍💖💖💖💖💖🌸

[@sunflowermunch6763]

I'm from Bulgaria.

[@SuperballBG]

As a bulgarian I really feel like the head nodding for "no" and head shaking for "yes" is not presented from foreigners accurately. Yes we tend to shake our heads to affirm but it's not like you show here :D It's more of tilting your head left and right for a yes and tilting your head backwards once for a no. Hope I explained it well enough :D

[@RositsaPetrovarjp7]

exactly

[@paweln3590]

OMG ,Sofia is so nice :).

[@motivate-today]

I like the idea of keeping old statues, even if you don't like what they stood for, they are a part of history. Have you visited other parts of Bulgaria?

[@skelet8337]

And we in Bulgaria keep are history even if it was symbols of something horrible it happened and it wasn't our fault

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

would Germany keep a statue of Goebels?

[@godzilko]

Hope you had no problems with the taxis. And in Bulgaria you leave the consumer to add as much salt as he wants. In cooking they put in just so the meal has it's taste.

[@a16hostel2]

We love Bulgaria and Black sea.

[@user-jq1oi6ur2x]

Those keys are common in Europe. I've seen them many times in several countries across Europe

[@brashnyanov]

Nice video! Guys, have in mind that a lot of people in Bulgaria feel nostalgic about the communism period, many claim that Bulgarians used to live better then. So there are mixed opinions about the communism monuments.

[@nickpeitchev7763]

za jalost

[@shado9731]

BULGARIAAAA🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬

[@storycats9569]

I am so happy that you like our country!You are awesome, because you can see the beauty in the small things!WELL DONE!!!!!

[@icis4]

I think now Washington monument can be moved to such kind of museum.

[@thisguylearnsbulgarian2835]

Great videos, guys. Keep them coming.

[@theplanespotterbg1868]

That reminded me of the time when people didn’t have to wear masks everywhere .

[@sanches2]

You've got a new subscriber now... because your vids are really nice put together and you're presenting so naturally:) Thanks for sharing your experience of visiting our country.

[@JMTM]

It was very interesting being introduced to part of the things you experienced in my city. :D

[@nikoladermendzhiev7226]

Yay you are 5 minutes walk from my apartment...

[@Seraphina.m7]

:O

[@georgitashev4375]

I think that the good experience of the places we visit depends a lot on the random chance and the luck. I’m from Bulgaria and I’ve never been to those places (tbh they seem really boring and not welcoming). There’s a lot to be seen in Bulgaria and I feel so sorry ‘cos it seems that you guys haven’t had the chance for a really amazing experience that a lot of others have.

[@RositsaPetrovarjp7]

you are a typical bulgarian ignoramus, hating his own.country. there are a lot of places to see in bulgaria. maybe if you crawl out of the shithole in which you live, maybe you will get to see them

[@konstantingeorgiev7521]

You know its Americans when the main problem with the food is that it tastes like home made.

[@user-jq1oi6ur2x]

Thanks for keeping it real on the food. I hate traveling Pollyannas...

[@stars5206]

Sofia was founded 7000 years ago and is the oldest capital in Europe. Rome was created in 753 BC, and Sofia - 5000 years BC or 7000 years ago. Sofia is the seventh capital of Bulgaria. The first Bulgarian capital - the capital of Old Great Bulgaria - the city of Fanagoria in Russia, the second capital - Pliska, the third capital - Preslav, the fourth capital Skopje - the capital of modern Macedonia, the fifth capital - the city of Ohrid in modern Macedonia, the sixth capital of Veliko Tarnovo and the seventh capital of Bulgaria - Sofia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Great_Bulgaria en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phanagoria en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pliska en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veliki_Preslav en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skopje en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohrid en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veliko_Tarnovo

[@jopi14]

Love your videos guys. Keep them up. That's my aunt you have in shot at min 7:55 :)

[@Peregrination]

Haha, what?? That is awesome!

[@arisk6838]

Obviously the metro in Athens was on strike. It is not very often that this happens, fortunately, just a few times within a year.. I feel sorry for your disappointment in the Athens transportation system, it is not that bad actually. I recognised the place you were staying, it is in Zografou area, next to the University and to my parents house! Hope you come back to Greece again and enjoy it more, maybe try the islands or the mainland. Greetings from Greece!

[@kunov79]

Oh my god, I used to work near that food place, the food is utter crap there, having taken few times to eat in the office :/

[@dayanbalevski4446]

You need to open up TripAdvisor or use google and check out some ratings of things/places. Like there are some really nice restaurants in Sofia and if you want authentic Bulgarian you need to go to a MEHANA (MEXANA). Also, there are much better place to see/visit in Sofia than going to the Socialist Museum on your first day lol... it seems like you didn't do much research maybe?

[@eto_ti_prqkor_2.2]

4:48 you were in the most famous station in sofia. Its also one of the busiest.

[@Peregrination]

Thanks for watching our video!

[@simonaa_n]

Love your videos 😍💓

[@jimtrotter4359]

Thanks great vlog thanks for sharing this information and your time. Be safe.

[@Peregrination]

Thanks, Jim! We have so much fun making videos, even on days when we have no idea what we're doing or where we are going! Thanks for watching!

[@technixbul]

Actually you misunderstood the shaking and nodding of the head ... it depends on situation, it could be both ways and it is designed to be confusing for Turkey because they enslaved us for 500 years, so you should look, feel and listen to be able to catch that gesture ;)

[@Петърчо]

Yes, yes. Most of the time I'm nodding for "No" and shaking for "Yes" :D

[@kopotersx4531]

Hiiiiii I'm from Bulgaria

[@LitlBlackDragonNinja]

Woah! You were walking like quite near the place I used to work at the time at 5:45 mark. Damn.

[@Peregrination]

Wow! That's awesome!

[@yananneteoh9818]

Thanks for sharing... your travels sow us a lot about the state each country's in... hocking to hear of the poor level of public services in Athens and hope they pull up. Looking forward to your sights of Bulgaria and hope your days there are safe, exciting and full of good things.

[@Peregrination]

Thank you, Anne! We appreciate your support! And the whole subway situation in Athens was so strange, it was a little bit of a negative experience but we looked past it and were excited for a new country!

[@caslor2002]

@@Peregrination Athens Metro runs approximately from 5:30am till 12:30am (midnight). On Fridays and Saturdays, the last train departs at 2am. During peak hours, the metro runs every 3 minutes, and during the slowest hours, they run every 5 to 10 minutes. So most probably that day was a strike ... something very often in public transportation (as it belongs to government / state ) some times it is all day.. and some times they strike for some period of the day most common is to strike from 5:30-09:00 and later at 21:00 util end of the last shift

[@GS12G]

There are buses that run 24/7 back and forth between the airport and Athens center , they're even cheaper and faster than the metro. Research your options and get information about the area before you get there. Also search on line for potential strikes, usually they are announcing it ahead of time, so people know. Strikes and demonstrations happen around Europe fortunately not so often but sucks to try to get somewhere those days.

[@Seraphina.m7]

Ty very much for saying my country is cool🥰but u should go in Varna👀 there is the most beauty places 😁

[@majorkade]

Your day was a "walk in the park." Haha. Hope you head to Romania. Have heard great things.

[@Peregrination]

It honestly was, haha! other than the whole getting to the Athens airport fiasco! Oh well, things don't always work out the way you expect them to!

[@filipbg6286]

I see you were at the Museum of Socialist Art. Socialism in Bulgaria is a rather controversial issue and the population is constantly divided and arguing. Some say it is the most horrible thing that has happened to Bulgaria, while others say it is one of the best. But as one Bulgarian professor of history says: "In order to have an objective and real value for a period, at least 80-100g must be passed" Personally, I think this period is quite good for our history, because then the great industrialization happens in Bulgaria, we acquire one of the most powerful armies in Europe and the Balkans and we have extremely well-developed agriculture, etc. But as everything on this earth has its disadvantages. Especially in the beginning when people were persecuted for a reason and for no reason, indeed many murderers and bad people got their merit after 9.9.1944 (The date when socialism came to Bulgaria), but many intellectuals and intelligent people died for no reason. However, this changed after the Soviet leader Yosif Stalin died and Nikita Khrushchev came in his place, the government in Bulgaria also changed. Todor Zhivkov becomes General Secretary of the Bulgarian Communist Party and leader of Bulgaria. He orders many of these camps to be closed and has extremely good policies.

[@kynziesmedsrud1968]

The outtakes are my favorite

[@Peregrination]

Lol, we can be described as, "a mess."

[@dualityman2818]

This guy looks like Parker from Gold Rush!

[@IliaLo]

Gloomy museum? Probably yes. But its much better to preserve your history, no matter how dark it was, rather than just act, like it did not ever happen *cough* Germany *cough*

[@venelinapetkova6136]

I Am literally a Bulgaria. XD

[@bezdom4978]

The McDonalds was in the mall lol

[@iangeorge5079]

So?

[@bezdom4978]

@@iangeorge5079 i mean, didnt they say they wanna go in the mcdonalds, but couldnt find it.

[@sonnyapapov9457]

I just want to correct you with pronunciation of Sofia: the stress goes on the first syllabus on So not on fia. I hope you understand.

[@iusemathinreallife]

Sonnya Papov на никой не му пука

[@sonnyapapov9457]

@@iusemathinreallife Как знаеш? Сигурно защото си от групата на тези никой. No good, no good at all!

[@r.p.8906]

ahhh airplanes... anyone else watching this in 2021...

[@cheaplife2320]

Greece and Athens ? athens is in Greece

[@nickfrost4518]

8:59 Senator Palpatine ? xD

[@BorisBashov]

If you want to visit Bulgaria, Sofia is not the right place. The city is dirty, overpopulated, the traffic is nightmare and you dont have alot to see there , except old communistic buildings :D ... If you want to visit Bulgaria I recommended citys like Plovdiv (6th oldest city in the world and 2019 European capital of culture) Varna (sea capital of Bulgaria)Burgas, Veliko Turnovo (Old Bulgarian capital with nice architecture and ancient castle). If you are young man who wants to drink, get high and find some girls , then Sunny Beach (The capital of alcohol tourism :D) and Golden Sands are for you. In Bulgaria you can find a lot of nice places on the sea side for the summer. If you like winter and winter sports - Bansko is your place. Also Pamporovo and Borovetz. In Bulgaria you can find the most beautiful mountains in Europe, so you can explore Pirin, Rila and Rhodope Mountains if you like mountain adventures :)

[@stoyank.3425]

not Sofia, SOfia

[@Arnel_A67]

😊👍❤

[@Peregrination]

Thanks Arnel! There is more to come!

[@fieldsofgrass]

This Athens subway mishap sucked. Thanks for the heads up as I have tentative plans to go there this summer (never been to Greece). Bulgaria may be not as orderly or pristine like say Denmark but on the plus side these young Americans would have been much safer there than in their own country.

[@RositsaPetrovarjp7]

Bulgaria is pristine and this is rare in Europe. Bulgaria has well-preserved nature and is one of the richest wildlife in Europe. also a very diverse landscape, which is appreciated by your favourite Danes who go hiking because they do not have mountains in their pristine country

[@honeyheart8215]

@@RositsaPetrovarjp7 Хаха

[@akirafratev2]

Румен Илиев ти не си Бългтарин.Те са си ок.

[@MrGribbel]

Don‘t hold the camera so close to the face, looks awful, even its not.

[@pautalia]

Олигофрени в България.

[@bagrakostova9384]

Tv

[@_jacobtaylor]

Lol the nod language is so opposite

[@Peregrination]

It was so difficult to remember!!! We had no idea how instinctual it was to nod our heads in agreement or approval, and they would just stare at us like, "no?"

[@tripesoup4404]

It's a myth, but anyway..

[@yanbu000]

40euro taxi - YGF'd

[@jivkostavrev2882]

Hey you are welcome to start new life there.white people from amerika are the best hard workers and people whit dignity and respect And behave er I encourage all the white amerika to go back to they roots and work whit the europeans.seeiosly.

[@Peregrination]

Thanks for watching our video!

[@shymike]

Jivko Stavrev please do not be so racist, and learn to spell

[@melwinter]

Jivko Stavrev spell better

[@mariomihaylov2950]

You can like or love our country but we hate America

[@stefanstoyanov7460]

Ако имаш в предвид правителството им, съм съгласен, но не намесвай обикновените хора в уравнението.

[@itchyfeetwilltravelk5122]

Nice one guys. Keep it up.

[@Peregrination]

Thanks for watching our video!