Bulgaria 5D4N: Voting at the Korean Embassy in Sofia + Plovdiv Day Trip & Full Budget

 

Bulgaria 5D4N from Malta: Sofia Embassy Vote, Plovdiv Day Trip & Food Wins


Hi! I’m JingJing, studying in beautiful Malta on the Mediterranean with my husband, Bongbong.


TL;DR — Flew in for overseas voting, turned it into a cozy eat–walk–rest trip. Base in Sofia, add a Plovdiv day hop, and follow staff picks for local food. Pack layers; rain is common. Budget sample included.



Intro


What began as a quick embassy errand became a gentle city break. We based in Sofia, worked through the paperwork, and filled the rest with cafés, quiet walks, and warm meals. Rain came and went, but the mood stayed lovely.


What & Why

Purpose: overseas voting and passport matters for a friend. Bonus: discovering how affordable, tasty, and walkable Sofia is — with easy day trips layered on top.


How-To (Vote & Errands)

  1. Head to the Embassy: g.k. Izgrev, bul. "Dragan Tsankov" 36, 1113 Sofia. Check hours and bring required docs.
  2. Finish admin, then plan a relaxed loop: nearby café → lunch → an indoor spot if rain hits.
  3. Pack layers: weather flips fast; thin outerwear helps between showers.


Eat (Local & Korean)

Follow staff recommendations for Bulgarian dishes — generous plates, cozy rooms.


 When cravings hit, Korean restaurants are a comforting reset (we even got a sweet Choco Pie surprise). Make it a food-first itinerary and you won’t mind the rain.


Plovdiv Day Trip



Trains and buses make Plovdiv an easy hop. Expect cobbled lanes, mellow cafés, and a calmer pace than the capital. Keep an eye on the return schedule and leave buffer time for weather.


Budget & Value

Sample per-person tally for 5D4N: flights/bus, lodging, sights/shopping, and food adding up to roughly ₩721,000. Starting from Malta, our flight cost was notably lower. Either way, Bulgaria punches above its weight in value — especially on the food front.


Location & Access

Embassy address: g.k. Izgrev, bul. "Dragan Tsankov" 36, 1113 Sofia. Sofia is compact: combine public transport with short walks, and slot in day trips once you’ve settled your errands.


FAQ

Q. Is Bulgaria good in rainy weather?
A. Yes — cafés and hearty plates make it cozy. Build flexible indoor stops into the plan.

Q. Is a Plovdiv day trip feasible?
A. Absolutely. Watch return times and keep a small buffer for weather or traffic.

Q. Embassy tips?
A. Check hours, bring all documents, and tackle admin early in the trip to relax afterward.

#Bulgaria #Sofia #Plovdiv #KoreanEmbassy #OverseasVoting #FoodTrip #BudgetTravel #RainyDay

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