April 19, 2026

Blogpost: The Republic of Bulgaria

Greetings! We recently returned from a trip to Bulgaria (country #112), where we were able to experience Rousse (roo-SAY) and Vidin (vee-DEEN; referred to as the “Gateway to Europe” due to its location on the river as the last port out of the region and the first port in; it was once the capital of the western Bulgarian Kingdom) as part of a river cruise on the lower Danube River. Below, you will find information and photos from our trip. Please note that there will be references to religion, wars, and politics within this post. These references are for historical purposes only, and should not be interpreted as a promotion…