Plovdiv is a magic place! 🇧🇬 If you're visiting Bulgaria and have limited time, skip Sofia and explore this INSANELY beautiful town, you won't regret it. Perfect spot for expats and digital nomads too! Let me know your thoughts and if you have any questions, ask away! 😁 _________________ Thank you for watching! 🎬🎥 PS: I had to edit some very short parts of the initial video [while the video is live and published, to avoid deleting it from my channel and re-uploading it]. This means that a couple of graffiti are missing, and some time stamps in the comments section don't match anymore IF they were made before "17th September 2024" [Date I made these changes while the video is live]. Other than that, the video is the same 💪 WATCH NEXT 🎬 🇹🇷 👇 th-cam.com/video/F4BfQtup5Bs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GwzZPo_fy0ighLm7
On the 16:11 you have a view of three important ancient parts of Plovdiv: the stadium, the aqueduct and the city wall. On that place the station is directly on the city wall, and exactly here the aqueduct (red bricks) goes inside ot the old city and cross perpendicular the city wall (of stones).
I didn't know this interesting fact, thank you for sharing, Marian. I'm realising that no matter how much I show around here, there's just too many things I don't know hah but I'm glad locals can share them in the comments. 🙌🙂
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Great video Carmelo! I also think Plovdiv is the most beautiful city in Bulgaria and a great place to visit or even live. Btw when the video started I thought - wow is that Sergio Pizzorno (guitarist and vocalist of Kasabian) lol :)
@@va5857 Hey thank you for checking the video out 💪😀 I'm happy you liked it. If you want to follow my next adventures, subscribe, I would appreciate it very much hah. Enjoy your day, ciaoo 👋😜
Did you go there by train? We are going to Plovdiv in september and I have seen the bulgarian trains don’t have any screen to see where the train stop😅😅 I’m afraid of missing the stop!
@@rsn7847 Hey 👋 thanks for checking the video out. Good choice to visit Plovdiv in September, because these days (and overall July & August) it's hot as hell 😂 and it would make your trip feel like a sauna. Yeah Bulgarian trains are not the best and actually the slowest transportation option in the country. If you leave Sofia for Plovdiv, I suggest you take one of the many buses that leave from Sofia Central Bus Station (Luisa Blvd 100, 1202 Sofia) and as there are two stations there, the national buses leave from the station that has taxis outside and a kind of "roof" just in front of those taxis (the other station on the opposite side, 3 mins walk from it, its for international routes). So from Sofia bus station you can go inside to "Union ivkoni", or "Karat-S" desks (or in the middle of the station if you enter from the taxi side, turn straight to the right and those desks that look like information points also sell tickets for Plovdiv) so you have these 3 companies travelling to Plovdiv, you can check them all to get on the first available bus to Plovdiv accordingly. The journey takes more or less 2h compared to 3h by train 🙂 Enjoy your trip, I hope my video was useful and if you don't mind, subscribeee as there's more about Bulgaria I will be sharing before to film other countries. Ciao 👋😃
@@Xploreoclock thank you very much for this useful info,definitely we will check the bus option,I have seen some other youtubers also recomend going by bus😄do you think it worth to spend at least two nights in plovdiv? We have around 5 days to travel in bulgaria and we are thinking the option of staying there 2 nights
@@rsn7847 No worries, happy to help! 😊 For a 5 day trip to Bulgaria, there are two main options to consider (in my opinion) depending on whether you prefer a more packed schedule or a relaxed one. Option 1: This option is good if you want to see as much as possible, though it might be a bit "exhausting" at the end Day 1: Arrive in Sofia and travel to Plovdiv by bus (it's easier and faster than other options). Spend the rest of the day and night in Plovdiv. Day 2: Continue exploring Plovdiv in the morning. In the early afternoon, travel by bus to either Burgas or Varna on the Black Sea coast (bus is faster than the train). Day 3: Enjoy the seaside in Burgas or Varna. You can also explore nearby villages, though time might be tight. Day 4: Travel to Veliko Tarnovo. Spend the night there. Day 5: Head back to Sofia and explore the city before your departure. Option 2: More Relaxed This is more relaxed with fewer stops! Day 1: Arrive in Sofia and spend the night. Day 2-3: Travel to Plovdiv and spend two nights there, enjoying the city's vibes. Day 4: Travel to either Burgas or Varna and spend the night by the sea. Day 5: Return to Sofia for your departure. No matter your choice, please don't skip Plovdiv - imho it's a must-see! If you have any other questions or need more details, feel free to ask. 😊👍 Ps: as already mentioned, try to travel by bus only. It will save some time.
@@Xploreoclock I’m thinking about doing 2 nights in plovdiv 1day to visit Rila monastery from sofia 1 day to visit Skopje (north Macedonia)or Veliko tarnovo ,I can’t choose between these two🙈
@@rsn7847 Plovdiv and Rila monastery are a great choice. Regarding Skopje...to be honest it's as boring as Sofia. Lake Ohrid would be ABSOLUTELY worth it instead...but it's a longer trip. For me as you'll be in Bulgaria already, Veliko Tarnovo will give you enough to make it a very beautiful vacation. And if you decide to visit Macedonia, obviously stop in Skopje to see it, but go to lake Ohrid after that, for a longer stay. A wonderful place in summer. Skopje is just a city like another imho... (and the only place in the Balkans where I got scammed by taxis at the station, which sucks. Full of beggars/fake taxi's and such, with zero police presence that would make a great "ghetto vlog" haha) whatever you decide, good luck and hope all goes well 💪 ciao! Ps: if you visit the Balkans another time, my very favourite two places are #1 Bosnia 🇧🇦and #2 Serbia 🇷🇸
Thank you for watching, hope you liked it 😎🫸 and if you're not subscribed, please do because I will share more content soon! Health , Happiness and Peace to you too 👋😄
A mistake! Plovdiv is not one of…. It IS the oldest city in Europe!! Please do not give false information: The title of “oldest city in Europe” is often attributed to Plovdiv in Bulgaria. Plovdiv has been continuously inhabited for more than 6,000 years, with evidence of settlement dating back to the 6th millennium BCE. The city’s ancient history includes Thracian, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods, making it one of the oldest cities in both Europe and the world. Other contenders for the title include Athens in Greece and Argos in Greece, both with ancient origins. However, Plovdiv is generally considered the oldest based on continuous habitation.
Hey thank you for watching. Yeah I didn't make any bold statements but also I haven't given any false information 😅 and Plovdiv is definitely my favourite city in BG ✋ I hope you enjoyed the video. Have a great week ahead!
Hey mate! 👋 In Bulgaria rent prices for a house or apartment varies depending on the location, with Sofia being the most expensive city in the country. As an example an average rent in Sofia is 750 to 1000+ BGN per month (if you are not looking for anything fancy to a bigger better place that can accommodate a family) while for example in Plovdiv can be up to a few hundred BGN cheaper. Smaller villages can get even cheaper, but you wouldn't have much to do and could be an option only if you work online. PS: I love Sri Lanka, and hope to visit again soon 🧡🇱🇰
Yeah there's plenty to see in Sofia, the city itself is "okay" but still it sucks. It's one of the most boring capitals I have ever visited, plus in winter the pollution is next level and so are the outrageous rents (the list goes on and on) I give Sofia +1 point though: if one moves around by public transport, Sofia is better because it connects you to a lot of places while in Plovdiv it's trickier to get around without a vehicle. Take care Rositsa 👋
@@RositsaPetrovarjp7 The thing you said about the people is (partially) true (and I said the exact thing on my Sofia vlog) however I'm sorry to share this but I don't know a single person (at least foreigners, that have travelled around Bulgaria and outside) that actually truly ENJOY living in Sofia or prefer it over Plovdiv. If you want I can lie and say it's a great capital, but that in fact would be a lie. 😂 Bulgaria is good overall and there are way much better options! Ps: for the views comment, I appreciate it 😅 I just started and will come back to this comment in a year time. Have fun in Sofia 😊🫸
Hey 👋 yes, there are black people - as far as I know many are university students! It's not a problem and they're welcome as everyone else! Thank you for watching
@@YohansAnde-x7e Well that it depends from several factors 😅 to get a woman here can be as easy or as difficult as anywhere else in the world...I have no answer to that, it depends on you and what you're looking for specifically. If you're coming on vacation it might be harder because you have not enough time to make connections (but not impossible, same as anywhere else). Good luck 🤞😁
@@YohansAnde-x7e you will enjoy for sure, that is plenty of time to visit many places! The best is in spring, now it's very cold (and summer too hot). Enjoy 👌
Plovdiv is a magic place! 🇧🇬
If you're visiting Bulgaria and have limited time, skip Sofia and explore this INSANELY beautiful town, you won't regret it.
Perfect spot for expats and digital nomads too!
Let me know your thoughts and if you have any questions, ask away! 😁
_________________
Thank you for watching! 🎬🎥
PS: I had to edit some very short parts of the initial video [while the video is live and published, to avoid deleting it from my channel and re-uploading it].
This means that a couple of graffiti are missing, and some time stamps in the comments section don't match anymore IF they were made before "17th September 2024" [Date I made these changes while the video is live].
Other than that, the video is the same 💪
WATCH NEXT 🎬 🇹🇷 👇
th-cam.com/video/F4BfQtup5Bs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GwzZPo_fy0ighLm7
On the 16:11 you have a view of three important ancient parts of Plovdiv: the stadium, the aqueduct and the city wall. On that place the station is directly on the city wall, and exactly here the aqueduct (red bricks) goes inside ot the old city and cross perpendicular the city wall (of stones).
I didn't know this interesting fact, thank you for sharing, Marian.
I'm realising that no matter how much I show around here, there's just too many things I don't know hah but I'm glad locals can share them in the comments. 🙌🙂
Amazing video! Thank you! I was like on a tour of the beautiful city of Plovdiv with you!
@@kaloyancholakov3725 Hey thank you for watching, I'm glad you liked it! 🙏😄
Absolutely correct, Plovdiv is No 1 in Bulgaria! That is the cultural capital of the country.
Yes! Thank you for watching, and subscribe if you haven't done it already and like travel content, so you can follow my journey in and outside Bulgaria 👋🙂
Great video Carmelo! I also think Plovdiv is the most beautiful city in Bulgaria and a great place to visit or even live. Btw when the video started I thought - wow is that Sergio Pizzorno (guitarist and vocalist of Kasabian) lol :)
Hey 👋 thank you for watching the video and I 100% agree with you!
Ps: 😂😂 the Sergio Pizzorno part cracked me up lmao 🤣
Plovdiv is my favorite town in Bulgaria too! Best!
@@marianivanov4611 Hey 👋🙂 thank you for checking the video out!
Yeah Plovdiv is great, my favourite city in Bulgaria for sure hah
Well done 👏👏👏👏😍👏👏👏👏Thank you 😊
@@va5857 Hey thank you for checking the video out 💪😀 I'm happy you liked it.
If you want to follow my next adventures, subscribe, I would appreciate it very much hah.
Enjoy your day, ciaoo 👋😜
This video was great , especially for friends - tourists - that want to see what is the Old Town in Plovidv!
Thank you 🤩🙏
Thank you! Great video!
Hey 👋😁 thanks so much for checking it out! Glad you enjoyed it 🇧🇬💯
Great job bro! ❤
@@montanaromarco Appreciate it broski 💪❤️
Plovdiv is really lovely ☺️
Yes, it's beautiful! 😄🙌
Rock 🚀🚀
Let's go 🔥😄🫸
Did you go there by train? We are going to Plovdiv in september and I have seen the bulgarian trains don’t have any screen to see where the train stop😅😅 I’m afraid of missing the stop!
@@rsn7847 Hey 👋 thanks for checking the video out. Good choice to visit Plovdiv in September, because these days (and overall July & August) it's hot as hell 😂 and it would make your trip feel like a sauna.
Yeah Bulgarian trains are not the best and actually the slowest transportation option in the country.
If you leave Sofia for Plovdiv, I suggest you take one of the many buses that leave from Sofia Central Bus Station (Luisa Blvd 100, 1202 Sofia) and as there are two stations there, the national buses leave from the station that has taxis outside and a kind of "roof" just in front of those taxis (the other station on the opposite side, 3 mins walk from it, its for international routes).
So from Sofia bus station you can go inside to "Union ivkoni", or "Karat-S" desks (or in the middle of the station if you enter from the taxi side, turn straight to the right and those desks that look like information points also sell tickets for Plovdiv) so you have these 3 companies travelling to Plovdiv, you can check them all to get on the first available bus to Plovdiv accordingly. The journey takes more or less 2h compared to 3h by train 🙂
Enjoy your trip, I hope my video was useful and if you don't mind, subscribeee as there's more about Bulgaria I will be sharing before to film other countries. Ciao 👋😃
@@Xploreoclock thank you very much for this useful info,definitely we will check the bus option,I have seen some other youtubers also recomend going by bus😄do you think it worth to spend at least two nights in plovdiv? We have around 5 days to travel in bulgaria and we are thinking the option of staying there 2 nights
@@rsn7847 No worries, happy to help! 😊
For a 5 day trip to Bulgaria, there are two main options to consider (in my opinion) depending on whether you prefer a more packed schedule or a relaxed one.
Option 1:
This option is good if you want to see as much as possible, though it might be a bit "exhausting" at the end
Day 1: Arrive in Sofia and travel to Plovdiv by bus (it's easier and faster than other options). Spend the rest of the day and night in Plovdiv.
Day 2: Continue exploring Plovdiv in the morning. In the early afternoon, travel by bus to either Burgas or Varna on the Black Sea coast (bus is faster than the train).
Day 3: Enjoy the seaside in Burgas or Varna. You can also explore nearby villages, though time might be tight.
Day 4: Travel to Veliko Tarnovo. Spend the night there.
Day 5: Head back to Sofia and explore the city before your departure.
Option 2: More Relaxed
This is more relaxed with fewer stops!
Day 1: Arrive in Sofia and spend the night.
Day 2-3: Travel to Plovdiv and spend two nights there, enjoying the city's vibes.
Day 4: Travel to either Burgas or Varna and spend the night by the sea.
Day 5: Return to Sofia for your departure.
No matter your choice, please don't skip Plovdiv - imho it's a must-see!
If you have any other questions or need more details, feel free to ask. 😊👍
Ps: as already mentioned, try to travel by bus only. It will save some time.
@@Xploreoclock I’m thinking about doing
2 nights in plovdiv
1day to visit Rila monastery from sofia
1 day to visit Skopje (north Macedonia)or Veliko tarnovo ,I can’t choose between these two🙈
@@rsn7847 Plovdiv and Rila monastery are a great choice. Regarding Skopje...to be honest it's as boring as Sofia.
Lake Ohrid would be ABSOLUTELY worth it instead...but it's a longer trip. For me as you'll be in Bulgaria already, Veliko Tarnovo will give you enough to make it a very beautiful vacation. And if you decide to visit Macedonia, obviously stop in Skopje to see it, but go to lake Ohrid after that, for a longer stay. A wonderful place in summer. Skopje is just a city like another imho... (and the only place in the Balkans where I got scammed by taxis at the station, which sucks. Full of beggars/fake taxi's and such, with zero police presence that would make a great "ghetto vlog" haha) whatever you decide, good luck and hope all goes well 💪 ciao!
Ps: if you visit the Balkans another time, my very favourite two places are #1 Bosnia 🇧🇦and #2 Serbia 🇷🇸
hihih actualy-the oldest europian town,glad you like it hihihi.Healt,happynes and peace.Mir
Thank you for watching, hope you liked it 😎🫸 and if you're not subscribed, please do because I will share more content soon!
Health , Happiness and Peace to you too 👋😄
A mistake! Plovdiv is not one of…. It IS the oldest city in Europe!! Please do not give false information: The title of “oldest city in Europe” is often attributed to Plovdiv in Bulgaria. Plovdiv has been continuously inhabited for more than 6,000 years, with evidence of settlement dating back to the 6th millennium BCE. The city’s ancient history includes Thracian, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods, making it one of the oldest cities in both Europe and the world.
Other contenders for the title include Athens in Greece and Argos in Greece, both with ancient origins. However, Plovdiv is generally considered the oldest based on continuous habitation.
Hey thank you for watching. Yeah I didn't make any bold statements but also I haven't given any false information 😅 and Plovdiv is definitely my favourite city in BG ✋ I hope you enjoyed the video. Have a great week ahead!
Are you from Italy?
🇮🇹 yes
Италианския акцент не може да се обърка , голяма смешка😂
@@dragozhekovdragov8377 haha 🤣🤌
So much practice 😅
😂 Tbh I had zero clue about what to say haha thanks so much for passing by Miché 🙏
Hi bro. I need your help. Please send me how much Bulgaria house or apartment rent fees for month. I'm from sri lanka
Hey mate! 👋
In Bulgaria rent prices for a house or apartment varies depending on the location, with Sofia being the most expensive city in the country.
As an example an average rent in Sofia is 750 to 1000+ BGN per month (if you are not looking for anything fancy to a bigger better place that can accommodate a family) while for example in Plovdiv can be up to a few hundred BGN cheaper.
Smaller villages can get even cheaper, but you wouldn't have much to do and could be an option only if you work online.
PS: I love Sri Lanka, and hope to visit again soon 🧡🇱🇰
@@Xploreoclock thanks my bro. Come to sri lanka 🇱🇰 and my City kalutara near the beach ⛱️.
@@buddikaasela9625 No problem, any questions you have feel free to reach out on IG.
Will try to visit your town next time I explore the south coast 🫸
@@Xploreoclock thanks 😊 🙏
Just no. There is plenty to see in Sofia too. Not to mention nature, mountains and m8neral springs. Sofia is as old as Plovdiv
Yeah there's plenty to see in Sofia, the city itself is "okay" but still it sucks. It's one of the most boring capitals I have ever visited, plus in winter the pollution is next level and so are the outrageous rents (the list goes on and on)
I give Sofia +1 point though: if one moves around by public transport, Sofia is better because it connects you to a lot of places while in Plovdiv it's trickier to get around without a vehicle. Take care Rositsa 👋
@@Xploreoclock sorry dude, there are no boring places. There are boring people. No wonder you channel gets no views.
@@Xploreoclock Your village is a hundred times more boring.
@@RositsaPetrovarjp7 The thing you said about the people is (partially) true (and I said the exact thing on my Sofia vlog) however I'm sorry to share this but I don't know a single person (at least foreigners, that have travelled around Bulgaria and outside) that actually truly ENJOY living in Sofia or prefer it over Plovdiv.
If you want I can lie and say it's a great capital, but that in fact would be a lie. 😂
Bulgaria is good overall and there are way much better options!
Ps: for the views comment, I appreciate it 😅 I just started and will come back to this comment in a year time.
Have fun in Sofia 😊🫸
@@RositsaPetrovarjp7 right 👋😆
They have black people there?
Hey 👋 yes, there are black people - as far as I know many are university students! It's not a problem and they're welcome as everyone else! Thank you for watching
@@Xploreoclock thanks for your reply, I'm originally from Ethiopia but I live in UK for 10 years I don't find good women, women to get there essay?
@@YohansAnde-x7e Well that it depends from several factors 😅 to get a woman here can be as easy or as difficult as anywhere else in the world...I have no answer to that, it depends on you and what you're looking for specifically. If you're coming on vacation it might be harder because you have not enough time to make connections (but not impossible, same as anywhere else). Good luck 🤞😁
@@Xploreoclock thanks for your advice I will come at list for 3 month to see all,
@@YohansAnde-x7e you will enjoy for sure, that is plenty of time to visit many places! The best is in spring, now it's very cold (and summer too hot). Enjoy 👌