Tour Guide, Sofia, Bulgaria
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In many ways Bulgaria is one of the success stories of the Balkans; a politically stable democracy and EU member, it also harbours one of the fastest-growing tourist industries in Europe. Despite the soaring popularity of its seaside resorts, Bulgaria remains a little-known destination with a great deal to discover: much of the country is like an open-air museum of Balkan culture, with beautifully decorated churches, fine mosques, wonderfully preserved rustic villages and a great deal of enduring folklore. The mountainous interior makes it one of the top hiking destinations of Europe, while over on the Black Sea coast, the white-sand beaches are just as magnificent in reality as they look in the tourist brochures.