Bulgaria — is it on your travel list? It’s on mine, especially its capital, Sofia, a city rich in Roman ruins and Byzantine architecture.

If you’re a history lover who enjoys affordable travel and getting off the beaten path, then Bulgaria might be the place for you.

Joining me today is Stephanie Craig, a travel writer and an American expat/nomad based in Sofia.

She’s also one half of the Rick Steves Over Brunch podcast and former host of The History Fangirl podcast.

In this episode of the Postcard Academy, Stephanie shares how she ended up in Sofia and why it’s better suited toward digital nomads surfing the Schengen Zone than expats (if you don’t know what the Schengen Zone is, you can go back and listen to the deep dive I did).

Then Stephanie is going to take us on a whistle stop tour of Bulgarian history, which is filled with one occupation after another. 

We also talk about some must-see historical sites in Sofia, including:

• St. George Rotunda
• Boyana Church
• Park Vrana
• Central Mineral Baths

You might hear a baby squeak or two in this episode as Stephanie is holding her little one throughout our discussion. He’s very cute.

Enjoy the show.

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