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Situated on the southeastern side of the European continent, the country of Bulgaria is slowly gaining popularity as one of the prime tourist destinations in the world. A country known for its rich cultural heritage, pristine beaches and picturesque landscapes, the country of Bulgaria offers travelers a unique and great alternative from the usual countries tourists go to in Europe. The country is located along the Balkan Peninsula and opens to the Black Sea which borders the country on the eastside.

While there are a number of different packaged tours offered to Bulgaria, it is a totally different experience to discover the country on your own and at your own pace. Here are some tips to help you explore and discover the country away from the standard tourist trail.

As with any country in Europe, all travelers are required to have a valid passport before taking a trip to Bulgaria. Make sure that the validity of your passport extends six months after your arrival to the country of Bulgaria. It would be a good idea to have your passport first renewed before you travel to Bulgaria if your passport is to expire within the same year. If you are visiting the country as a tourist, immigration in Bulgaria would allow tourists from some countries to visit the country without having to acquire a visa for as long as the stay is no longer than 30 days. To make sure if you are eligible for this, you can contact the embassy or consulate of Bulgaria in your country for more details.

While Bulgaria is still making its name known as a prime tourist destination in Europe, tourists would find a number of different accommodations that are sure to meet their budget and what they are looking for. You can choose from a wide variety of hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, and even private lodgings all over the country. Regardless on where you are staying, it is important to remember to make sure to submit your itinerary including the places where you are staying to the local authorities. This is because in the country of Bulgaria, tourists are required to submit all travel itineraries to the local police whether or not you are here for business or pleasure.

As with any trip abroad, travelers are required to present a valid passport upon their arrival to Bulgaria. The immigration in this country can be a little bit strict. They require all passports to be valid for at least six months from the time that you arrive to Bulgaria. It would be a good idea to have your passport first renewed before you head out to Bulgaria if the expiration date on your passport is within the same year of your travel, just to be on the safe side.

It is important to make sure that before you travel to Bulgaria, you bring along a copy of your itinerary which not only show how long you would be staying in Bulgaria but also your accommodations in Bulgaria as well. Immigration officers would require you to submit this to the local police as soon as you arrive in your country to prevent any possibility of overstaying in the country.

Despite the fact that Bulgaria is just starting to make its mark as a prime tourist destination in Europe, travelers visiting the country would not need to worry about where to stay during their trip to this beautiful country. Travelers can choose from a wide variety of accommodations all over the country. From 5-star hotels to private lodgings and hostels, travelers are guaranteed to find one that would meet their budget.

It is a good idea to try visiting online travel agencies when looking where to stay in Bulgaria. Many of these online travel agencies would offer some discounted rates which are not available if you make the reservations directly with the hotel.