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British
Vice Consul |
There
is a British Honorary Consul in Varna at 40 Graf Ignatiev Street,
telephone +359(0)52 633044, they may be able to help if you encounter
minor problems during your vacation, however, major problems should
be refered to the British Embassy in Sofia at 9 Moskovska Street,
telephone +359 (0) 2 9339222, fax +359 (0) 9339250, e-mail britembinf@mail.orbitel.bg |
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Banking |
There
are many ATM machines in the town of Varna which accept mainly VISA
and Mastercard Debit and Credit Cards, this is the best way to draw
cash whilst on holiday. Banks will also cash travellers cheques. If
you intend to bring cash and exchange it for Leva whilst here it is
probably better to use the services of a reputable bank or a money
exchange bureau recommended by your hosts. |
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Weather |
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Currency |
The
national currency of Bulgaria is the Lev, or Leva, it is divided
into 100 parts called Stotinki. |
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Public
Holidays |
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January |
New
Year's Day |
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3
March |
National
Day |
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April |
Easter
is a movable celebration in the Orthodox Church, it rarely happens
at the same time as celebrated by Western churches. |
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1
May |
International
Labour Day |
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24
May |
Day
of the Slavonic Script and Bulgarian Culture |
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6
September |
Unification
Day |
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22
September |
Independence
Day |
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24
December |
Christmas
Eve |
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25
December |
Christmas
Day |
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26
December |
Second
Day of Christmas |
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Transport |
Taxis:
These are plentiful and cheap. Just make sure that any that you hire
make use of a meter.
Buses:
Again plentiful and cheap. Most local maps also show the routes and
the relevant bus numbers. |
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Language |
Bulgarian
can be a difficult language for English speaking people to learn,
however, learning a few words of Bulgarian can pay dividends when
dealing with local people whilst you are here. Many Bulgarians,
especially in tourist areas understand a little English, although
they will not readily admit to doing so.
Below
is a short list of useful words and phrases.
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Yes |
Da |
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No |
Ne |
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Thank
you (thanks) |
Blagodarya |
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No
thank you |
Ne
blagodarya |
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Please |
Molya |
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Good
Morning |
Dobro
outro |
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Good
Day |
Dobur
den |
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Good
Evening |
Dobur
vecher |
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Good
Night |
Leka
nosht |
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Excuse
me |
Izvinete |
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Today |
Dnes |
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Cheap |
Evtin |
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All
right |
Dobre |
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My
name is .... |
Kazvam
se ..... |
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May
I ask your name ? |
Kak
se kazvate |
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Cheers |
Nazdrave
! |
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Numbers,
one to ten. |
Edno,
Dve, Tri, Chetiri, Pet, Shest, Sedem, Osem, Devet, Deset. |
Below
are some signs and their meanings
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Entrance
- Exit |
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Toilets,
Men - Ladies |
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Danger |
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No
Smoking |
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Entrance
Free |
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Security |
The
only problem you might encounter on your holiday is the same as in
many holiday resorts, pickpockets, so please be aware all the time
that this can be a problem and take adequate precautions to foil any
attempts to relieve you of your hard earned cash and documents.
It
would be a good idea to leave travel documents including your
passport at the Villa, and carry a photocopy of the relevant pages of
your passport with you. |
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