Bulgaria and Balkan Wanderings

How can such a small country lay claim to having the oldest city in Europe? To supplying the world’s perfume industry with 85% of its rose oil, one of the most important ingredients? To honoring two monks, Cyril and Methodius, who were born in the First Bulgarian Empire and who invented the Cyrillic alphabet in the 10th century? Bulgaria might not top the list of European travel destinations but it merits a visit at any time of year. Mariya Fogarasi shares her love of this Balkan country along with a few outings to surrounding points of interest.