Forget the manicured resorts. The real soul of Bulgaria is found in the .
As I stepped off the bus in Sofia, Bulgaria, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and trepidation. I had heard whispers about this tiny Balkan country, about its rugged beauty and rich history, but I had no idea what to expect. My backpack was light, my spirits were high, and I was ready to explore. bare and beautiful in bulgaria repack
Perhaps the ultimate “bare” landmark. This flying-saucer-shaped communist meeting hall sits atop a mountain, stripped of its mosaics (some stolen, some decayed). Graffiti covers the interior. The glass is shattered. Yet, against the Balkan horizon, it is breathtakingly beautiful in its ruin. A repack experience means visiting responsibly—do not enter unsafe areas—but appreciating the brutal honesty of a failed utopia left to the elements. Forget the manicured resorts