In this episode, we chat about the 2016 Rick Steves’ Europe episode “Bulgaria.” We'll debate whether Sofia or Plovdiv is the best city in the country, talk about what it's like to visit Budludzha today, and swoon at Rick's updated interpretation of Dad jeans. Plus, shopska salads!   For more, find us: Chris Mitchell travelingmitch The Rila Deal The Candlelight Cathedral - Saint Alexander Nevsky's Cathedral Looking Back on a Remarkable 2017   Stephanie Craig History Fangirl Sofia Adventures (Stephanie & Allison's Balkan Travel Blog with tons of Sofia travel tips) 30 Photos of Sofia that Will Make You Fall in Love 101 Incredible Things to Do in Sofia 13 Bulgarian Castles for Fairytale Lovers and History Buffs Proof that the Monasteries in Bulgaria are the Most Beautiful in the World Sofia Taxi Guide (A must for first-time visitors!) Rila Monastery (Podcast Episode) Red Tourism: The Ethics and Etiquette of Visiting Communist Sites Visiting Rila Monastery Visiting Boyana Church in Sofia  Discover the Best of Sofia (for National Geographic) Everything to Know about Sofia, Bulgaria (for National Geographic)     Guest:  Allison Green Eternal Arrival 12 Unique Day Trips from Sofia 9 Exciting Things to Do in Veliko Tarnovo Things to Do in Plovdiv Saeva Dupka Cave: The Underground Pearl of Bulgaria The Best Restaurants in Sofia, Bulgaria The Best Bars in Sofia, Bulgaria