Practical guides to eSIMs, costs, getting around and day trips in the cities we cover. Researched from official and operator sources, with prices dated.
Three day trips from Sofia, checked in October 2026: why the direct Rila Monastery bus is unconfirmed and what to do instead, Boyana Church by city bus with its 10-minute visits, and Plovdiv by train. Every price and time is dated and linked to its source.
Should you buy an eSIM before flying to Thailand or a tourist SIM at the airport? Dated prices from Airalo, AIS and True-dtac side by side, the registration rules, and the arrival steps for Bangkok.
What Plovdiv costs in 2026, in euro: train and bus fares from Sofia, city bus tickets, Old Town site prices and combined tickets, and what you can see for free. Every price is dated and linked to its source.
How to do Plitvice Lakes as a day trip from Zagreb: 2026 park ticket prices by season, how timed online tickets work, the buses there and back, and which entrance and route fit the time you have.
Do you need an eSIM for Bulgaria? Dated plan prices from Airalo and the three local networks, who EU roaming covers, how to set up, and what changed when Bulgaria moved to the euro.