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Real or No Real: AI Version. Who wants to play?
We asked AI a few questions and received some interesting responses. Can you tell which of the following answers is not true?
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6 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a country filled with beautiful architecture, unique natural environments and rich cultural traditions. Here are six fascinating facts that took us by surprise during our journey through Bulgaria!
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The Hidden Charms of Kardzhali
The last stop off on our Bulgarian tour is the small city of Kardzhali. A city which, at first glance, may not appear especially aesthetically pleasing but has hidden charms for those who look. Close to the borders of both Greece (just 1.5 hours from the Mediterranean) and Turkey, it makes a great last resting point.
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What to know about Ardino
The town of Ardino was the next stop on trip through the quiet backroads of Bulgaria's countryside. Much like the rest of Bulgaria, it turned out to a very worthwhile destination...
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River Gorges, Jacuzzis and Bagpipes: A Weekend in Yagodina
Yagodina is a small village hidden up in the mountains in southern Bulgaria. It turns out that the road there is an adventure in itself...
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What Is So Good About… Gradishte Historic Park?
Bulgaria never ceases to amaze me! We made a random stop off at Gradishte Historic Landscape Park after leaving Melnik and we were so glad we did.
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The Mysteries of Melnik and Bulgaria’s Pyramids
When I first heard that Bulgaria had pyramids, I had to check them out! Here's what we found...
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An honest review of Bansko in May
Bansko is a small town on the outskirts of the Rila National Park. In winter, it is a prime destination for budget British ski holidays - not my usual criteria when picking a place to stay.
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Spirituality +10 points: visiting Rila Monastery
We set off from Sapareva Banya on Sunday morning with zero Levs in our pockets in search of breakfast in the next town (Dupnica). We quickly gave up on this idea after walking into the first alcohol-soaked establishment at 8am to a group of local kids sitting in the near darkness and polishing off their pancakes with the first beer of the day. Fortunately, we were able to get cash at least and set off in the direction of Rila Monastery, grabbing a croissant and a coffee on the road with a view of the mountains. I don’t know what you have read or heard about Rila Monastery but I…
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Wear sunscreen, you idiot: hiking the Rila 7 lakes in spring, a cautionary tale.
The next chapter of the Bulgarian tale found us a few kilometers further down the road from Kyustendil, in Sapareva Banya, a town with great access to the Rila National Park. Sapareva Banya, as the name suggests, also has significant geothermal activity which you can both see and smell. For those that enjoy it, you can visit the spa which looks actually pretty nice.
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