While travel in bulgaria normal courtesies should be observed and handshaking is the normal form of greeting. |
Dress should be conservative but casual. If invited to the home, a small souvenir from one's homeland is an acceptable gift. |
During travel to bulgaria remember that a nod of the head means 'No' and a shake means 'Yes'. |
Smoking since January 1, 2005, Bulgarian restaurants, cafes, nightclubs etc., have for zones smokers and non-smokers. Smoking in public places is not allowed. |
The time difference in winters is GMT +2 hrs and in summers its GMT +3 hrs. |
It uses 220 V only |
Currency Exchange can be done in banks and 24-hour change bureaux. The exchange rate is announced every day. |
Credit Cards can be used for the payment of all standard services in hotels, restaurants, night clubs, shops, car rentals, plane tickets, etc. |