Uncle Bulgaria's Blog on all things Bulgarian

Thursday, 14 April 2011

Expensive wine and cheap plonk taste the same to most people | Science | The Guardian

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

German World War 2 mine found on Bulgarian beach - Bulgaria - The Sofia Echo

Friday, 8 April 2011

The Red Star? - Bulgaria - The Sofia Echo

First Choice now only 'All-Inclusive'

I saw on the BBC this morning that all of First Choices holidays from next year will be All Inclusive.First Choice are claiming that this will save a family of four something like 500 pounds.All Inclusive basically means that if you stay in your hotel then all the food and drink there is free.The food doesn't tend to be fabulous and the alcohol drinks are only domestic brands.It works out well if you eat and drink loads, so basically it encourages bingeing.

If I were a shop or bar owner in a Black Sea resort with substantial First Choice bookings I would now be reaching for the loaded revolver, because All Inclusive kills the businesses around it.

Romania declares war on stray dogs - report - South Eastern Europe - The Sofia Echo

Wednesday, 6 April 2011

New Property Offer

First of all apologies to readers that postings have been a bit sparse lately.However things are now back to what approaches normal.

I am writing now to publicise a great new offer that has come onto my property company's website.

This is a lovely 113 m2 house with plenty of space, it has a massive garage and a well kept garden.It is located 8km from Dobrich and 30km from the seaside.The owner is keen to sell and the property is in a good condition.It has three bedrooms.It is located just off the main Dobrich-Albena road.

All this for only 45000 Euros.

For further info e mail me at info@gobg.co.uk

Thursday, 31 March 2011

Sofia University shuts down in protest against court ruling - Bulgaria - The Sofia Echo

Friday, 25 March 2011

Hotel Regina Maria, Balchik

I had a delicious meal in this classy hotel/restaurant the other day.I did not know pork and plums could go together, but it sure did.The food was excellent and very cheap for a lovely restaurant right on the harbour, with great Black Sea views.My main course with garnish was 14.50lv, a decent bottle of Merlot was 13lv, and a Shopska Salad 3.50lv. The Hotel is located at the far end of the harbour near the Palace and the Korona restaurant.I thoroughly recommend the Regina Maria as Balchik's premier eaterie. 4 stars out of 5

Thursday, 24 March 2011

Glorious Day

I think Spring has already started, its sunny and warm, everything is turning green.Drove to Balchik this morning and the Black Sea looked lovely.Easter is fast approaching and with it the first major tranche of tourists.They will virtually all be Romanian perhaps 5000 crossing the border for a cheap vacation in Albena or Golden Sands.Romania is markedly less value than Bulgaria and the service poorer.The growth in Romanian tourism is one of the more significant events in recent years, bar staff are being offered Romanian language courses and Romanian features on the menus now.
Balchik has always attracted many Romanians, even on day trips, to see the Summer Place of the Romanian Queen Marie (who was in fact English and Queen Victoria's grand daughter) and its splendid botanical gardens.

Wednesday, 23 March 2011

BBC News - Edinburgh Haymarket ferret 'took London train'

Sunday, 20 March 2011

BBC News - Did Britain try to assassinate Lenin?

Friday, 18 March 2011

A potty solution for potholes in Bulgaria - Letters to the Editor - The Sofia Echo

People’s Courts: ‘Bulgaria, come to your senses!’ - Reading Room - The Sofia Echo

Parking is free again in Dobrich

Apparently due to a popular uprising against the new parking charges in the main parking area next to Svoboda Square, the parking attendants have disappeared and even the small pay parking area is now free and the barriers removed.A victory for people power.