Why do so Many Motorcycle Travelers prefer to Avoid Bulgaria?

!!! Important advice about traveling around Bulgaria!!!
Bulgaria is part of the European Union, right? Well...technically it is but the reality is a bit different. In this video, I will tell you the most important things that you need to know before you come to Bulgaria.
At the beginning of the video, I told you that we are in the European Union but not exactly. Let me explain to you what I mean by saying it. Just because our government decided that we need to join Europe doesn't mean that everybody will accept or like the idea.
By default, we, Bulgarians, always question everything, and it was exactly the same with all new rules and regulations. With a few words, most of the things were left in the grey zone. They exist, but no one worries about them.
This was fine for us, but when a foreigner, rider, or driver comes to travel around Bulgaria they found it, I will use the diplomatic word "Different" but the original reaction is holy shit!
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[@danco6010]

Never been to Bulgaria, but looking forward too. I am from Romania, we usually face the same stereotypes; we have potholes, people think you will get robed/scammed or mugged everywhere, but Eastern Europe is much safer then any major city in the West, even if people don't wan to admit it. Safe travels!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Exactly!

[@mihaimihai9254]

My friend, as a Romanian the only thing I'm able to say regarding your comment is ....SHAME ON YOU! I hope you're gonna treat it as a jokem because I don't wanna scold you at all. But I wonder how could you avoid such a beautiful land inhabitated by such nice and welcoming people?!!!

[@mihaimihai9254]

@@UhYeahWhateverDude I perfectly understand what you mean but as Dan said in terms of safety East European cities are better positioned than many important cities from the West. In terms of coruption well ... that has nothing to do with the way foreign people are treated by the officials. If you don't wanna built a bridge, if you don't wanna deliver medicines in a public hospital, if you don't have anything to to with earning money from the state's budget, you shouldn't care about the coruption. On the opposite, if you we'll need medical asistance in a Romanian hospital I asure you that you're gonna ve better treated that a Romanian. It's the same with anything you may need as a tourist.

[@danco6010]

​@@mihaimihai9254 I assume your referring to UhYeahWhateverDude comment not mine (since i didn't say anything bad about our country; we have our problems like many other countries do, but still a great place to live/visit); regarding what he said that can also happen in many countries; to not achieve the level of cooperation you expect too or have a language barrier; also Eastern Europe has changed allot in the last 10 years, people still think it's the poor place, filled with corruption (there still is some left probably but not even close to what people think).

[@soaruk3697]

@@UhYeahWhateverDude Ah Ah your initial statement is nothing short of naïvety in the upmost - people of different nationalities are not all treated the same in West - don't know what planet you live on, (rich white boy perchance?) and corruption is nothing compared to the corruption in the west, where people don't even realise they are being robbed blind by corporations and government............. 20 countries lived in - over 180 visited........... rather live in Bulgaria than anywhere else, one of the safest law abiding countries I have travelled to or lived in on a day to day level, most corruption is at a high level like most countries......... at least the perception keeps out most of the brain dead tourists from the country ........ except those that frequent Sunny Beach.....

[@nirvana613]

Не очаквах да видя толкова голям български канал на тази тематика. Благодаря, че репрезентирате българите по такъв възпитан и културен начин ! Поздрави !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Благодаря!

[@daliborbatas2706]

Hello Pavlin. I am from Croatia 20 days ago I passed through Romania and Bulgaria on a motorcycle. I drove past your city of Varna, towards Sunny beach and Bansko and then North Macedonia. Everything was excellent from accommodation, food, roads and beautiful scenery. There were no problems. People are skeptical for only one reason in my opinion, and that is that they are not informed .But nowadays I can't understand it because you have the internet and just read. big greetings

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@colinthornton1378]

I have been to Bulgaria on my motorcycle from the UK and I can honestly say it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Through Greece I first stopped at Melnik then onto Lyulin in Sofia which I was told I would be robbed and beaten. Instead I met some people in a restaurant and they invited me to stay with them. Next day I rode over to Plovdiv, along the way I stayed for lunch at a roadside diner. They are everywhere in Bulgaria but I can’t remember the name, but the food was fantastic. Please tell me the name Pavlin. Plovdiv was a revelation, it is such a beautiful historic city and again the people were great. From Plovdiv I went over the mountains to Kavala in Greece. Bulgaria and its people are great and I would highly recommend it.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing your experience, Colin!

[@Boris-sc7pt]

Was it maybe "Happy Bar & Grill"? I've been there and it was really good

[@daftnord4957]

i have a language question. i'm from the middle of the united states so we have a little bit different here. But travelling Europe, and living in the UK, what is it like knowing different languages? do you have a handle on different languages? Or is it more that everyone else has a handle on English? I assume you have to get used to some language barriers, maybe use an electronic device is hand gestures aren't enough?

[@floresto]

@@daftnord4957 usually you'll get by easily with english, but there are exceptions. For the most part, if you speak slowly and audibly in english you'll be fine pretty much everywhere in europe

[@minecraft4life525]

@@daftnord4957 English is a common thing in Bulgaria specifically (can't really speak much about the rest of EU because I haven't traveled too much). Most people from the younger generations either speak English to the point where you can have a conversation or they know somebody who does. Older folks are a bit different of a different story because standard education used to include Russian back in the day, instead of English, so it might be more difficult with them.

[@modularcuriosity]

"If any car makes a simple mistake you'll be in trouble." Here in the U.S. I tell people that if the car does something stupid they will pay with money and insurance cost. But you'll pay in blood and pain. So it doesn't matter if an accident is the car's fault, it's up to you to be aware of every other vehicle and make yourself as safe as possible.

[@motorcycleadventures]

I agree.

[@minecraft4life525]

Exactly right my friend! I never understood the people who go by "it's their fault"... Well yeah, but that doesn't change the fact that you're the one who's injured. Stay safe!

[@icemanrazvan8186]

Go to Bulgaria guys! In 2021, I went for a week on the coast of the Black Sea, to the south of Bulgaria. I visited several objectives seen in Pavlin in the films. Last weekend was in Balchik. The national roads are very good, the secondary roads have potholes, but that's part of the adventure. It may be harder with speed bikes, but with a taller bike, it will be a pleasure. I had a problem with a hotel reservation, but I got my money back and booked elsewhere, there are dozens of hotels wherever you go. You can experience such problems in other countries of the world. Go to Bulgaria and you will discover a "different" but beautiful country! Otherwise... kamenitza, burgasko, shumensko... 😁😁😁

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@douwe4549]

My daughter 27, had a high speed motorcycle accident, 2 weeks ago, lucky to be alive. I thank god that she for once listened to me..so she wore full motorcycle gear.. without the gear, I would have lost her, so listen to Pavlin.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Sorry to hear about the accident. I wish her fast recovering!

[@aliaydnaltunkan-motomottom5237]

Hi Pavlin, I am from turkey. Two years ago, I passed through Bulgaria on my motorcycle from Turkey to Europe. I stayed only 1 night in Sofia. I only know the roads I passed and I had not thought of driving the Bulgarian route again. but I realized that I need to make a separate trip to Bulgaria with your video. I will definitely travel to your country. I think you did a good job giving information about your own country. thanks.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Well, crossing Bulgaria on the highway will give you nothing! You definitely need to come again!

[@Florian.Martin]

Definitely want to visit Bulgaria as soon as possible! Also, I see t-shirt/flip-flop riders on the streets every now and then here in Slovenia as well and I shake my head every time… Thank you for this informative video about your beautiful country! 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@MoldovaAndrei]

A beautiful country indeed, with helpful people, good food and low prices in comparison to other popular destinations. Worth visiting 100%. Greetings from Romania!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Well said!

[@hayabusaTravels]

So far I've visited Veliko Tarnovo (x5), Sofia, Plovdiv, Stara Zagora (x2), Nova Zagora (x2), Shipka Pass (x3), Buzludzha, Haskovo, Sozopol, Nessebar, Golden Sands (x3), Varna (x2), Shumen, Razgrad, Dobrich. Also we criss-crossed Bulgaria several times while going or returnig from either Greece or Turkey. These are places where we stood at least for a night but also passed through. Bulgaria is a beautiful country and hope to visit again soon on my motorcycle. Also, I think that drivers in Bulgaria are more responsible then drivers in my country: Romania. The only issue at bulgarian drivers seems to be high risk overtaking.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@satrofic]

I traveled through Bulgaria last week coming from Romania and I agree that the roads need fixing but I have a tenere 700 like you and bad roads are no problem for this bike. Also your b-roads up on the mountains are very beautiful to ride. I had a very good time and I intend to visit Bulgaria again.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@paulfairbrass4424]

I was asking one of my friends from Romania about Bulgaria, he said it was a fantastic place to visit. Odviously he mentioned not as good as Romania but he's proud of his country also.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Fair enough! I also like Romania very much!

[@rudolfchvatal4556]

Thank you Pavlin! We are visiting Bulgaria this September for two weeks. We can’t wait. Cheers from Czechia

[@motorcycleadventures]

Have fun!

[@TomekWarakomski]

Hi Pavlin, a very nice promotion of your own country :) it has to be praised. I can only confirm that Bulgaria is a very diverse country in terms of landscape - everything is as you describe. A few years ago I toured Bulgaria and the Rhodope Mountains made the biggest impression on me. Greetings from Poland Tomek

[@motorcycleadventures]

You are right! Rhodope Mountains is the best place to ride a motorcycle.

[@andreypiperkov9242]

Hi Pavlin, just one small correction - God had no land left to give to the Bulgarians so he gave us a piece of Paradise :) I am from Bulgaria living in Germany as you did. Every book or video series there that is for travelling includes every land in the Balkans except ours. I believe all countries around us are also special but we are always excluded for some reason. Sometimes I wonder if this is better because if you go the dirt roads you have your privacy and not 100 other travelers... On the other hand if one doesn't visit Bulgaria would have missed the Paradise on Earth ;) Very good video! Благодаря!

[@motorcycleadventures]

It is what it is, Andrey! We cannot change the past but we can work to improve the future!

[@nojustno7530]

Mate this story with the paradise has been adopted by many countries, I have heard in Georgia, Montenegro and Romania. This does not change the fact that Bulgaria is beautiful, but not well maintained.

[@davesherry5384]

I can see that must be true - it truly is a paradise.

[@PastiladeTouringbyNick]

Hey Pavlin, nice video, as always! I am from Romania, south of Romania, and I often travel with my motorcycle in Bulgaria, usually Veliko area. I think some of the stuff presented here are valid also for Romania (including the condition of some roads). Greetings from Bucharest!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, Nick! Yes, we have many similar things with Romania.

[@catalinalexandru9507]

Thank you for the great video! I think that many of the things you said apply as well to my country, Romania. I did travel to Bulgaria several times and I will do it again. It has many things to offer.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Wonderful!

[@Mrt_Silver_man]

A very good promotional video of our homeland, made professionally, candidly and honestly. Well done Pavlin, continue in the same spirit and advertise our country. Благодаря за хубавото видео.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Моля!

[@Leonid.Y]

Great review! Tnx! See you on the Bulgaria roads.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Have fun!

[@mart7404]

Great video Pavlin and some day I hope to be able to ride those pot-holed roads with my Tuareg. Right now I will continue to dodge similar holes on the roads of Colorado-U.S. Blaze on and thanks for showing us your country. Absolutely beautiful.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@amx30b22]

Thank you for this video! I am moving to Bulgaria next month for a few years. I'll be traveling from France with my 1200 GS and I plan to take advantage of my stay to explore Bulgaria by motorcycle!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Have fun!

[@jean-luclamouche65]

Laurent, je roule en 1200 GS et j'habite vers Sozopol. Fais moi signe.

[@CFTubing]

Buy a good theft insurance, and park your bike in a very safe place. I was living in Bulgaria in the 90's and in summer of 95 my Suzuki 650 DRSE 92' got stolen from inside the building even though it was chained to the wall and the metal gate was usually closed.

[@1001CP]

Great vid and a beautiful country my friend! Thank you for showing us around and I hope to visit soon.Stay safe out there!!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@richardwhitehead4684]

Thanks for this. I’ll work my way through the videos. Especially interested in learning about Sofia, fwiw, I’m from NYC and very interested in cities. Love your videos!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@hubimotocyklem6925]

Hi Pavel , Just got back from Bulgaria which I visited after watching your movies. I saw Miraculous Bridges, the Devil's Bridge, ate in a restaurant in Ardino, I slept at the Borovitsa hotel on the lake. Beautiful grounds. The beaches are as beautiful as in Poland, but the Black Sea is warmer. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm Hubert 52 years old from Poland, I drive on Tenere700, previously, like you on xt600z, best regards.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed, Hubert!

[@carloscarvalho4647]

Been there last year. Great mountain roads, monuments and nice people. We the Portuguese do not travel often to Bulgaria because its way far, but I wonder when I’ll come back! Greets, stay safe.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@nettayaw2231]

You made a very good presentation of motorbike trip. It’s on my list now !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@route_M68]

Sharp topic. Bulgaria has been on my radar for a long time. Thanks for this very educational video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@r.j.n.604]

I was in Sofia last week on business, first time in Bulgaria. Awesome experience, beautiful city and wonderful people. Made my bucket list for a moto visit!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great to hear!

[@momchilyordanov8190]

I would say the 3 major risks in traveling around Bulgaria are 1) damaging your motorcycle/car on a broken road or slipping on sand, old oil or something else on the asphalt 2) refueling with dirty fuel (easily avoided if one uses the big chain petrol stations, like Shell, OMV, Lukoil or EKO) and 3) getting hit by a (drugged) racer wannabe (typically in a powerful German SUV) on the fast roads or by a drunken old idiot in a 30-years old car on the smaller, remote roads. The gangster stuff - robberies, car/bike theft - these are basically non-existent. And as a bonus "risk" - you can meet a corrupted traffic cop!! It's almost like an attraction for a person from the West. But if you are caught breaking the traffic laws, some cops will allude a bribe and happily take one. I've seen this and I've participated once even! It's an interesting experience 😄

[@TheNico904]

Planning an adventure from Canada to Greece in the future.. I'll stop in Bulgaria to say hello and grab a drink with you.. thank you for your videos very helpful 👍🏻

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@333ayk]

Hi, great video thanks. We are planing to come through Greece and want to visit; Shiroka Laka, Koprivshititsa, Shipka pass, Buzludzha, and we can also include some beautiful driving routes if you suggest.

[@cheetor18]

Bulgaria has one of the most beautiful landscapes for cycling, riding, driving and hiking. Not much to see city wise in my opinion but still good to go and travel. I am from Romania and I totally recommend Bulgaria to visit with a motorcycle. Great motorcycle community too. Greetings.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MrTycoon1995]

no not much to see. just a European capital of culture cities but not a lot to see xd

[@d357r0y3r123]

Literally the oldest major city in Europe is here, tons of roman ruins everywhere, but somehow not much to see, okay.

[@robgreenhill1426]

Tour country looks amazing to explore. The roads look no worse than many parts of the UK, especially the the less populated areas. Thank goodness you wear the full protective gear…I see so many people in the UK riding in shorts and tee shirts. Remember, you should always dress for the slide, not the ride.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Agree. Thanks for taking the time!

[@Max-yh8zt]

The major roads are actually almost perfect for the most part, they've resurfaced lots of them recently. It's only really the very minor roads and city roads which are like this!

[@laurentmoreau3115]

So much good sence in this video, thank you!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it helped!

[@LenTheFrisian]

You are an excellent travel guide Pavlin. Will visit when i can. Cheers.

[@motorcycleadventures]

You should!

[@762851]

Oh mate, visit Moldova :) Bulgaria is like a german autobahn. weird comparison tbh

[@motorcycleadventures]

I have been there.

[@podunkman2709]

If I was in Bulgaria, the quality of the roads would be my last concern. I saw how they drive there. I agree with u that u can feel much, much safer in Central or Eastern Europe now than in France, Belgium, UK... Your "cultural enrichment" works well - congrats 🙂

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@balamibarra5669]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thesmithsmaf]

Wonderful - I love your passion and ability to honestly share your wisdom - thanks Pavlin, I promise to visit your beautiful country soon. Maf in England

[@motorcycleadventures]

Please do!

[@bjrnhjjakobsen2174]

I will rather go to Bulgaria than London😂

[@motorcycleadventures]

Both got their charm! It is just different!

[@rudolfchvatal4556]

Thank you Pavlin! We are visiting Bulgaria this September for two weeks. Cheers from Czech :)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@nathanbanks7091]

Great Video. As an American, the thought of motorcycling around Europe is very intriguing. To experience so many different cultures and cuisines so close together would be amazing. I am particularly interested in the boundary between the west and the east.

[@user-im2oh6lw5t]

I'm planning on buying a bike and riding from Athens, Greece to Razgrad to visit my cousin. Your video was extremely helpful! Keep up the good work!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad to help!

[@bena3341]

Great video Pavlin. Took your advice and am having a beer from my local brewery and enjoying the video.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Enjoy!

[@jimigrill]

Love your videos man, no bullshit, straight to the point. Can't wait to visit Bulgaria myself one day, greetings from Istanbul.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@konxx8280]

Hi Pavlin! Just a general "Thank you!" from my side to you and all your work, info, recommendations, ideas, tips.....Keep on going please

[@motorcycleadventures]

Much appreciated!

[@robinwells8879]

Oh God yes please! That looks stunning. Thanks for sharing and thanks to the YT algorithm for bringing me here. Might have to be winter cos I can’t handle the 30 degrees in the uk!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time!

[@tomi_adventures]

Great, video, so simple but great motivation🙂👋👋

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks!

[@PeakMotoHiker]

Great Video and introduction to Bulgaria, loving the passion you have for your country, the geological diversity is fantastic thanks for Sharing, Cheers Yak UK

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ezio-falco]

Your advices will be precious all around the world for we bikers! Thanks for sharing, Pavilin.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@michelcapel]

You stole my heart a while ago Pavlin, with your no nonsense approach to motorcycle trips. And now you made Bulgaria also steal my heart....thanks.

[@motorcycleadventures]

My pleasure!

[@sjammie2004]

Nice video, would love to go to your country one day, cheers from NL

[@motorcycleadventures]

You should!

[@sz5830]

I really like your videos and all info. Bulgaria on my list ! Saludos from Spain !

[@motorcycleadventures]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mike_mikeff]

Its been my first time on your channel watching your videos and I have to say that I like them very very much! Very good job that you have done! Your country is also very very green... what a nice places. Greetings from crete Greece!!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Welcome aboard!

[@bigjohno242]

Brilliant video Pavlin. I would love to visit your country

[@motorcycleadventures]

You should!

[@sveinivaraspenes6892]

Super nice video 👍 Planning bulgaria adventure next summer… Maybe I find some nice fishing spots aswell? 😀

[@motorcycleadventures]

Have fun!

[@xzdh52carvalho16]

Thanks to share this information!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rideyourbike]

Ok, Pavlin, you convinced me. It's in my list now. Thanks. ✌

[@motorcycleadventures]

You should!

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Well done bro 👍😁Прекрасно видео. Благодаря 👏😁

[@motorcycleadventures]

Моля!

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

@@motorcycleadventures 👍😁

[@blademanu7]

Been to Bulgaria in the 80’s twice and loved it beautiful country….would love to go back, and I will…. Very true honest review on riding bikes and how to keep safe…thank you and keep up the good work 👍

[@motorcycleadventures]

Any time, Peter!

[@Vasse_t]

Very beautiful country Pavlin.. I am from Czech Republic but living now in Sweden for many many years... I will be planning trip around Europe in the future.. and i must visit your country and visit you too. I just started to follow your chanel here on youtube. Nice content and good videos about many thinks.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Go for it!

[@craigpalmer347]

nice 1 Pavlin top tips my mam on holls there now n loving it...seen a bloke on motorway yesterday in shorts n t shirt 😳😳😳😳..Ride safe mate 👍🤞🤞

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time, Craig!

[@bluespl]

Pavlin, hello from Poland. Thank you for this episode! This September I will be visiting Rumunia and Bulgaria on my BMW f650gs - your videos are full of informations and will be very helpful. If we happen to meet in your part of the country I invite you to a big beer or Polish vodka!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Have fun! No problem to meet you in Varna, just contact me a few days in advance.

[@voiden6300]

Great Video, thank you

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad it helped!

[@antoniocoutinho511]

Pavlin, you have resume all the most important best things about your country, just perfect. Take care and stay well.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, you too!

[@allenlloyd2662]

hi , great video i'm actually riding riding down to bulgaria ifrom the uk in 5 weeks time can;t wait

[@motorcycleadventures]

Have fun!

[@hansbachtold1966]

Indeed, a lovely country, so much to offer. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@allanb52]

We visited Bulgaria a few months ago and I didn't see enough after watching this. The main trip was to visit Greece and spent only a short time in your country...big mistake, so we will go back next year. We had a meeting in northern Italy so left early and missed a lot. Great video mate always factual. By the way I found your countrymen very friendly, the police stopped us a few times in our campervan coming out of Turkey looking for immigrants.

[@adrianmadaras]

I'll be in Bulgaria on the end of August, 3rd time for me. Great that you promote your country, what a great man you are!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Cool! Enjoy it!

[@xXxLolerTypxXx]

I am planning to go on my first bigger cross-country trip from Germany to Greece in the next years. Your video convinced me to go through Bulgaria, and take the scenic route :)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Have fun!

[@extrudervadim]

Pavlin, good presentation of Bulgaria, very impressive and persuasively, as usual!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@cavscout62]

I find all I’ve ever seen of Bulgaria to be quite beautiful Pavlin. Great video as always. Ride On.

[@motorcycleadventures]

It really is!

[@MrTiliasbrw]

Hello Pavel. I found your channel Very recently although I am from Greece and this year only i visited Bulgaria 4 times from 3-5 days each time. It would be a pleasure to come again and explore your propositions.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Do it! Good luck!

[@theodorstravels]

Thank you! I think as motovloggers, it is almost our duty to share the knowledge of our areas, for anyone interested in motorcycle travelling.

[@motorcycleadventures]

True!

[@allrounder7003]

Just back from Madagascar and your roads look brilliant

[@motorcycleadventures]

Good!

[@pedroreprezas]

Good show brother. Regards from South Africa.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks, man!

[@Desmo904]

Sound advice Pavlin! I always try to maintain a gap to the vehicle infront so I can react to anything either it does, or something on the road. As for car drivers, ALWAYS assume they are going to do something stupid and you can't go far wrong! Great video as always, keep riding safe! (Edit. Bulgaria looks amazing! So beautiful.)

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for taking the time!

[@olegssav]

Great video Pavlin! 👍 I've been traveling around central Bulgaria for several days in 2019 and I can confirm everything you said. Escept for the road quality. I found them fairly good. Except for the road to the Buzludzha monument. That was kind of crappy towards the end. And there was quite a bit of garbage laying around on the car park there. 😟 In any case Bulgaria is a motorbike go-to country. Beatiful landscapes, affordable prices, good roads and most importantly great people! 🏍🏞🙏

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great to hear!

[@MarkusKlopsch]

Hi Pavlin, thank you for this insightful video! I've been traveling your beautiful country around 1985 as a 19 y/o on a MZ ETZ250. Coming from East Germany it took 5 full days in the saddle to get there, the bike packed with spare parts and low tech camping gear. Back then there were almost no cars on Bulgarian roads, but donkey carts in the rural areas. No motorcycles at all. Danube river, Black Sea coast, Rila, Melnik, North Macedonia. What a wonderful country and great people. I always wondered how it would be now.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Great to hear it! Thanks for sharing!

[@CosminBobosea]

дравейте Very nicely told and certain aspects are correctly exposed and explained. Congratulations! I am from Romania and have traveled by almost all means of transport in Bulgaria since 2004. Bulgaria is a country that is very dear to me and every time I visit I discover beautiful places and good people. This year I will travel 720 km along the Danube as part of DunavUltra 2022. I will be on two wheels but without a motor :) (on a bicycle this time) I'm sure it will be a very nice experience with friends!

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Enjoy it!

[@boringoldfahrt]

I loved my time in Bulgaria, great scenery and very friendly people. Planning to return next year.

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Great to hear!

[@27jollytall]

Another great video Pavlin. I have enjoyed every visit to Bulgaria and always wished I had more time to spend exploring. I forgot the potholes after the first couples of days, they were easily made up for by the marvelous friendly welcome wherever I went. I have never felt unsafe in Bulgaria, and I recommend it to all my friends. I have travelled intercity by rail as well as exploring the countryside and the city people are just as friendly as the country folk. I especially liked the religious tolerance and great food and drink.

[@motorcycleadventures]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@vapnapnao8411]

Wonderful video, congratulations! Нямам мотоциклет и наистина не знам какво още чакам. Получавате абунамента ми. Благодаря!

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Great! Thanks!

[@jaktak4650]

Great video. Thanks. Will buy my first motorcycle in EU (already sold everything in Belarus) and visit Bulgaria this summer.

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Have fun!

[@OZdxb]

Bulgaristan ! our beautiful ''Komşu'' with amazing people .... Definetely worth for visiting. Thanks Pavlin !

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My pleasure!

[@kuhot1420]

Thank you Pawlin, in 3 or 4 days, i am coming from Turkey to Bulgaria. It will fantastic. Good luck...

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Have fun!

[@scentybeast9531]

Consider me INSPIRED! ;-) Yes, I will come there soon. Thanks for the video

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Have fun!

[@thestonegateroadrunner7305]

I was in Bulgaria before, next year a bike trip Romania-Bulgaria is planned, visiting many places you showed in your videos.

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Have fun!

[@mickcook9277]

Great informative video Pavlin. It is what it is however, when some foreign official says that it is not what it is, the reality could be frightening. You spell it out well bloke. Mick.

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Thanks, Mick!

[@dw5523]

Bulgaria added to the bucket list. Thanks for the great advice.

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Have fun!

[@gufra9835]

Hello Pavlin! As a true follower of your channel, at least I found this video, many thanks! I (70.../T7 rider) think about Bulgarian TET. Do you know a bit about these (11) tracks? At least I would like to go to Bulgaria this year (2024), may be in summertime... I prefer roads in the mountains, sideroads, meeting the natives... Thanks for any advice, of all the experts! Have a great season 2024, all of you/us! Guenther/T7/Graz/Austria

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Cool, thanks!

[@MihaiBosogeaTudor]

I love Bulgaria, i understand a lot of your language, my visits in your country were great experiences. A lot of your roads got improved. Greetings from a Romanian! Vie ste strahotni hora.

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Happy to hear that!

[@adalas]

Brilliant video! I was one of those bozos until 17min ago. You have just convinced me, thank you for your transparent and honest description of your beautiful country.

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Glad I could help!

[@cocoscabana]

I can't wait....as a future citizen of the world, I will NOT just be cruising through. I desire to truly Learn, Live and Appreciate the uniqueness in each country and ride all over for a month or more...Love it..keep it up...

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Great! Good luck on your trip!

[@everydaybiker]

Thanks pavlin. Great video. How are you enjoying the new bike?

[@motorcycleadventures]

So far I love it!

[@ortegastix]

Excellent movie, really a lot of useful information, your country is beautiful. 🙏

[@motorcycleadventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JGKohlenberg]

Great episode. Bulgaria seems underrated from a US perspective Maybe old stereotypes change slowly. I’m sure you’ve opened some eyes to your beautiful country ! I’d love to ride there ✌️

[@motorcycleadventures]

Very true, but more and more people will learn about it!

[@123456prueba]

Can't believe you didn't show Rila monastery, I absolutely loved it!

[@motorcycleadventures]

Well, I cannot show everything.

[@Random48_-]

Hi Pavlin, thank you for such great video. I'm moved to Sofia about 4 month ago, I'm originally from São Paulo/Brazil, and it has been a great experience. The people are welcoming and try to help foreigners as much as possible. Bulgaria was my first European country ever, I really enjoy how much green, mountains and history you guys have here. Since I'm planning to stay here for a good time, I'm transferring my driver license so I can ride and explore the country and surrounding. I would like to ask you a favor, do you have any advice where I can find used motorcycles? I've been told to check in Facebook marketplace, but I thought I can find a used bike store and see and check the available options. Thanks a lot!!

[@motorcycleadventures]

You can try mobile.bg