Bulgarian Travel Tips & SecretsWe've given you some of the basics so that you can plan your trip armed with full knowledge of travelling to Bulgaria. Credit Cards are taken in most hotels, but its a good idea to bring a reserve of cash, as most smaller restaurants & hotels won't accept credit card. As fast as Bulgaria is developing for its tourism industry, it is also still growing to accomodate it's card-friendly guests. It's also not a bad idea to find out the prices in Bulgaria.
Corruption can be one of the hazards of a newly devloped country. With that in mind, Bulgaria is pretty safe but like anywhere you just need to be careful. Currency exchanges are rife in Bulgaria, and, previously there was little or no ID required to change money. The laws have since changed to combat money laundering. Visas As Bulgaria is now a member of the EU, visas aren't required for European Union members visiting Bulgaria.For US, Canadian & American citizens only a tourist visa is required for stays of less than 30 days. Personal Safety Keep a watchful eye when changing money, particularly in large cities like Sofia and Varna. Emergency Numbers Number Service 150 Ambulance 160 Fire brigade 166 Police/Traffic police Useful telephone service numbers include the following: Number Service 121 Operator service for domestic calls 144 Business directory enquiries for Sofia 145 Private directory enquiries for Sofia 1286 Car breakdown service (Sofia) 146 Car breakdown service (outside Sofia) 175
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