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!!! 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 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Exactly!

@mihaimihai9254 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

@@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 2 года назад

@@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 2 года назад

@@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.....

@colinthornton1378 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your experience, Colin!

@Boris-sc7pt 2 года назад

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

@daftnord4957 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

@@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 2 года назад

@@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.

@daliborbatas2706 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@nirvana613 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Благодаря!

@icemanrazvan8186 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@aliaydnaltunkan-motomottom5237 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@MoldovaAndrei 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Well said!

@modularcuriosity 2 года назад

"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 2 года назад

I agree.

@minecraft4life525 2 года назад

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!

@Florian.Martin 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

My pleasure!

@hayabusaTravels 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@catalinalexandru9507 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Wonderful!

@Mrt_Silver_man 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Моля!

@rudolfchvatal4556 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Have fun!

@paulfairbrass4424 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Fair enough! I also like Romania very much!

@TomekWarakomski 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@satrofic 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@andreypiperkov9242 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@nojustno7530 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@PastiladeTouringbyNick 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@douwe4549 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@mart7404 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

My pleasure!

@amx30b22 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Have fun!

@jean-luclamouche65 2 года назад

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

@CFTubing 2 года назад

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.

@hubimotocyklem6925 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed, Hubert!

@2WheelTours 28 минут назад

Greetings from neighbouring Greece. I've been to Bulgaria twice and I agree with everything you said.If you ride slowly and carefully, you can enjoy some absolutely stunning scenery! And whatever interactions I had with locals, were very wholesome!

@carloscarvalho4647 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@cheetor18 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@MrTycoon1995 2 года назад

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

@d357r0y3r123 2 года назад

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

@robgreenhill1426 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Agree. Thanks for taking the time!

@Max-yh8zt Год назад

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!

@route_M68 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

My pleasure!

@konxx8280 4 месяца назад

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 4 месяца назад

Much appreciated!

@r.j.n.604 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Great to hear!

@momchilyordanov8190 2 года назад

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 😄

@theodorstravels 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

True!

@TheNico904 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Any time!

@762851 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

I have been there.

@bjrnhjjakobsen2174 2 года назад

I will rather go to Bulgaria than London😂

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Both got their charm! It is just different!

@user-im2oh6lw5t Год назад

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 Год назад

Glad to help!

@thesmithsmaf Год назад

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 Год назад

Please do!

@podunkman2709 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Thanks for taking the time!

@olegssav 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Great to hear!

@richardwhitehead4684 8 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for taking the time!

@ezio-falco Год назад

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

@motorcycleadventures Год назад

My pleasure!

@adrianmadaras 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Cool! Enjoy it!

@darylrolinson9868 10 часов назад

Hi Pavlin, I completed a ride around Bulgaria in 2018 as the Australian importer for BUMOT Motorcycle Luggage based in Sofia. To be honest, Bulgaria would never have been on my travel list prior to visiting there. I believe it’s a must see country for any adventure bike traveller. A very beautiful country to explore. Cheers Daryl Rolinson. Australia

@nathanbanks7091 Год назад

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.

@MarkusKlopsch Год назад

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 Год назад

Great to hear it! Thanks for sharing!

@michelcapel Год назад

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 Год назад

My pleasure!

@cavscout62 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

It really is!

@robinwells8879 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Any time!

@jimigrill 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Thanks, man!

@bena3341 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Enjoy!

@Vasse_t Год назад

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 Год назад

Go for it!

@MrTiliasbrw 9 месяцев назад

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 9 месяцев назад

Do it! Good luck!

@blademanu7 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Any time, Peter!

@nazarreyaz7882 2 года назад

T Shirts and flip flops are common here in Sri Lanka and wearing protective gear happens once in a blue moon. After your advice I ride with protective gear that is not obvious (mono-color). Saw your videos on Bulgaria and enjoyed it. Bulgaria is on my list on my RTW trip (maybe next year). Varna also.

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Thanks for taking the time!

@rideyourbike 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

You should!

@mike_mikeff Год назад

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 Год назад

Welcome aboard!

@CosminBobosea 2 года назад

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!

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Enjoy it!

@TEAChubb 2 года назад

Ok, a British perspective on riding in Bulgaria. I have done it many times and I keep a motorcycle in Bulgaria at a friends house. Great place to ride as the roads are very quiet in the countryside compared to the UK, especially in the southeast. The summer weather is great and the diversity of scenery is huge. However, there are some issues to be aware of. First off, Bulgarian drivers might have improved but some still drive with The Force. Overtaking on blind bends, pulling out without looking etc. On Shipka drivers just drive on the wrong side, In Tsarevo parked up on blind bends to take pictures of the sea etc etc. Apart from the potholes, the road surface is not grippy (corruption?) and stray dogs, goats, and horses are not unusual to be wandering randomly around. Bored police need no probable cause to pull you over on the road, The roads themselves sometimes have adverse cambers, not clearly marked lane lines. The MOT safety tests for cars and bikes are not strenuous so just be aware. However, I will be there in a few weeks and hope to ride to The black sea in safety bearing in mind you just have to be switched on and be aware it is not western Europe, just go and have fun on the quiet roads and enjoy the scenery and avoid the Chalga. ;)

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Yes, it has many issues but that's why I said that it is the necessary step before you move to the east. Thanks for taking the time and sharing your experience!

@233kosta 2 года назад

Yeh, every time I go home (technically visit, but whatever) I experience the country in two waves. First it's all nice and beautiful... and then I scratch the surface, remembering why we left 😮‍💨 You're being exceedingly generous on the technical safety inspections, in my (arguably out of date) experience those tend to be a 20 and a signature most of the time. Per your points about drivers and roads, I'd suggest your safest route to the coast is up the motorway to Burgas. A whole lot less to go wrong there. Also - enjoy it before it's fallen apart 🤣 Less to see that way, but if you're leaving from Sofia you could always pull into Plovdiv or Stara Zagora for some rest, or trundle through any one of a number of villages dotted around.

@MihovIlian 2 года назад

The last part of the last sentence is easily one of the best pieces of advice one could acquire.

@LenTheFrisian 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

You should!

@nettayaw2231 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Good!

@333ayk Год назад

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.

@marklee519 2 года назад

A man just found your channel . I'm mark from the UK . I'm hoping to ride my new bike ( Benelli trk 500 ) next year from the UK to Macedonia ( my wife is from there ) I have been to Bulgaria a few times . A beautiful country with wonderful people ... Get in touch man 👍

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Have fun!

@allanb52 Год назад

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.

@OZdxb 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

My pleasure!

2 года назад

Im in Montana now on my big air cooled Harley and not for the first time. Yes some potholes but we have them home as well. Here everywhere you go there is mountains always lovely views friendly people and just fantastic fruits vegetables and of course the food sallad rakia...

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

I forgot to mention the food. Enjoy your trip!

@vapnapnao8411 Год назад

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

@motorcycleadventures Год назад

Great! Thanks!

@sz5830 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@boringoldfahrt 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Great to hear!

@JGKohlenberg 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@samhill3496 2 года назад

Much the same here in East KY USA. Large trucks overweight bust up the road. Learn, sight distance. Never follow van, truck too close. Stay abreast of traffic. Yes, don't be, "That Guy". Keep your pony close and tied up. Reminds me a lot of home. Lot of mountains/forests/lakes /rivers. Great shot riding above the clouds with the sun in your face. Take care Pavlin. Be safe. RTW

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Thanks, Sam! Good luck on your trips!

@Leonid.Y 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Have fun!

@craigpalmer347 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Thanks for taking the time, Craig!

@1001CP 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Any time!

@123456prueba 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Well, I cannot show everything.

@jaktak4650 Год назад

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

@motorcycleadventures Год назад

Have fun!

@shuben6020 2 года назад

Is there are more likeable advertisement for riding Bulgaria than your video? I don't think so. Just natural and straight forward. Thank you!

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

My pleasure!

@sjammie2004 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

You should!

@bluespl 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@rumik-stahnke6512 2 года назад

Well done bro 👍😁Прекрасно видео. Благодаря 👏😁

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Моля!

@rumik-stahnke6512 2 года назад

@@motorcycleadventures 👍😁

@rudolfchvatal4556 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@ortegastix Год назад

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

@motorcycleadventures Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mickcook9277 2 года назад

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.

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Thanks, Mick!

@masc0ttewithzero 2 года назад

Евалата! Продължавай да пътуваш и показваш красотата на България =] Определено видях нови места, които трябва да се посетят.. черния път над облаците, мале мале! 14:30

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Моля!

@xXxLolerTypxXx 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Have fun!

@NomadSweden 2 года назад

Good and valuable instructions. We will pass though Bulgaria on our way to Türkiye soon. My experience is that each country warns you about the next country to be aware. Common sense and a friendly attitude is your best protection. :)

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

True, but have in mind what I told you. Good luck on your journey!

@pikopikoslowlymotorcycleto5319 4 месяца назад

Thank you for your video, it is very informative for me because I am planning to visit Bulgaria Sofia by plane and go to Greece after renting a motorcycle near Sofia airport. I want to visit beautiful places introduced in your video. And safety tips when riding a motorcycle in Bulgaria was very nice. Yes, we can go everywhere by motorcycle with a safety ride.

@motorcycleadventures 4 месяца назад

Have fun!

@icpart 2 года назад

Nice to see potholes from Varna-Vinitsa road in the video :). Great video indeed.

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jeffwalker1322 2 года назад

I live in West Virginia in the US and I would love to have roads as good as the roads you showed in this video.

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Be careful what you wish for...

@bigjohno242 2 года назад

Brilliant video Pavlin. I would love to visit your country

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

You should!

@adalas 2 года назад

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.

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Glad I could help!

@laurentmoreau3115 2 года назад

So much good sence in this video, thank you!

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@hansbachtold1966 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@scentybeast9531 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Have fun!

@voiden6300 2 года назад

Great Video, thank you

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@pedroreprezas 2 года назад

Good show brother. Regards from South Africa.

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Thanks, man!

@Toxic9813 2 года назад

I want to make a trip to the Balkans next summer and I will keep all this in mind. Cheers from Las Vegas. благодаря

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Have fun!

@matmoore74 Год назад

Your country is beautiful, I went there with my parent's many years ago and I hope to return on my bike one day soon

@tomi_adventures 2 года назад

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

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Thanks!

@mariantotelecan5891 2 года назад

I have crossed Bulgaria 5 times since 2017 in my yearly Balkan Trip and everytime was a big surprise. I am still surprise how beautiful is. To make myself easily to be understood I had the opportunity to travel Norway, Finland, Germany, Spain, Poland,Slovakia, Slovenian,France,Russia during my time as a sportsman. We drove by car and I had time to see landscapes. My conclusion is that Bulgaria is amazing. And my friend you still missed many beautiful parts of your country. One example is the road to Buzludzha and the views on the way to get there. Another one is the beauty of Bulgarian City's like Ruse,Burgas,Veliko Trnovo,Nessebar,Kardjali, the vibe you get there going have a lunch in a usual restaurant and speak with local people. Bulgaria is really a nice experience. I am Romanian where things are still very close and still a very eastern air here compared to west.

@motorcycleadventures 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@djandyh50 Год назад

Going to give Bulgaria a visit this year, it seems there are so many things to see, specifically keen to see some of the old soviet icons and monuments but also keen to experience the culture really looking for word to it

@motorcycleadventures Год назад

Good luck, man!