I'm going to bulgaria. Any advice?
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Visit all interesting and beautifull places, taste some of the bulgarian dishes like shopska salad, tarator, musaka, lukanka, bean soup, etc.; drink bulgarian grape brandy named "rakia", but not much of it, because it is very strong. :))\n\nHave a nice stay!
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Wish you Good luck! Prague is beautiful and hi to all those in olomouc!
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Yekini against Bulgaria
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Lots, I travelled there a while ago and met a lot of people I liked - Jakov, Valentina, Brigita, Elena, it sucks I don't have that travel journal anymore. :-( V. nice people though.
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Don't go on a package holiday.\nBook a flight on a budget airline, rent a small appartment and hire your skis on line before you go.
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Well, I am from Bulgaria. :)
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its possible\ngood for bulgaria? yes\ngood for anyone else? no
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The currency in Bulgaria is the Lev
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It is customary for visitors in Europe to bring a small gift.  I have found that 100% real maple syrup is good because it is uncommon in Europe and they like it a LOT more than any other American food product.  Other than that, something particular to your region, city, or college might be good.  Something that identifies it as being particular to you is great.  Don't go too overboard though.\n\nA thank you card would be a nice additional touch.\n\nYou don't HAVE to eat meals or attend religious rituals or whatnot, but you ARE there to learn about the culture (I hope!), so it makes sense to experience some of these things.  You might be surprised to learn that some of these "mundane" things grant greater insight into your studies or they might just be interesting experiences.  Still, I'm not saying you need to convert or anything.  Just learn about the people you are living with.  It's polite and educational.  If, on the other hand, you want to offend your hosts, demand that they change to your ways and belittle their own.\n\nDealing with culture shock:  Set reasonable goals for yourself.  Don't try too hard or set unobtainable standards.  In fact, set low expectations for yourself at first - easily obtainable goals that will allow you to have some early successes.  For example:  instead of expecting instant language mastery, set a goal of learning a set number of new words each day.  KEEP A JOURNAL!  This is great because it allows you to record your progress and look back and recognize your accomplishments.\n\nStay in touch with people back home.  For example, I realized too late that if I wanted to be an RA the next year I would have had to know when the application process was happening (January!) and arrange a telephone interview.  I learned this in March...  Yech!\n\nA sure sign of culture shock is forming a cultural clique where you just hang out with people from your own country.  One step down is just hanging out with expatriots - other foreigners.  I'm not saying beat off all potential fellow citizens or fellow foreign students, but it is important to work on making friends from the country that you are visiting.\n\nMake sure you pay attention in any cultural briefings or locale briefings.  They provide important information like where not to be wandering out alone at night or whether it's safe to drink the water.  I had some friends learn some of these things the hard way.
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Get a job, save your money, get a passport a travel visa to Italy and buy a round trip ticket and book hotel accomodations.  \n\nIt takes money my dear.  Hard earned money.  Get to work.
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I'm from there, be alert from cheaters especially when they see foreigners. Also be aware of pick picketers in the crowd. Other than that peoples are friendly and helpful over there. But use your own judgment. Good luck.
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Remember that Connecticut gets pretty cold and snowy in the winter, so you'll definitely boots and a good parka.\n\nIf there are any food items you particularly like, that you are afraid you won't be able to find, here, you should probably bring some of that. I moved from the north of the US to the south of the US, and many of the foods I used to eat, are unavailable just 1,000 miles away. \n\nSame with toiletries - make sure you have enough of your favorite hygiene products (toothpaste, soap, etc.) that you like, in case you can't find something here that you like as much. Also, if you have sensitive skin, you don't want to be switching to "unknown" products.\n\nEverything else, you should be able to get here.\n\nBest of luck!
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Having lived in Germany...\n(1) passport (duh), a map of the area you'll be in, and your dictionary\n(2) Credit Card with an International symbol on it (not all regular Visa/MC/AMEX/DISC cards work in the ATM's over there! Check with your bank before you go.) Don't take traveler's checks - they're way too big of a pain.\n(3) an electical converter. They're available at Radio Shack, sport chalet, etc. It converts any edison plug into what will work over there, and also adjusts from 110 to 220 for you. It's important if you take a laptop, hairdryer, alarm clock, etc.\n(4) Clothes that will allow you to dress in layers. Germany can be freezing cold one day and sunny (though rarely!) the next. Make sure you have comfortable walking shoes - leave the flip flops at home! - that will give you traction on hills and cobblestones. Castles are always at the top of a hill! Take a coat that is treated for rain - because it WILL rain - and definitely an umbrella!!\n(5) A sense of humor! (Americans: I mean this as a caution, not in offense - Your country's politics don't exactly allow you to be popular overseas, especially near a big city like Berlin, so don't head into a pub with headstrong conservative opinions. Leave your American flag clothes, patches, keychains, etc. at home as you won't ever see a German wearing his/her flag, aside from on football/soccer shirts! If all else fails, say you're Canadian!!) Be willing to try new things, go to new places, and listen to the opinions of new people. You'll walk out of there with new friends and lots of stories, guaranteed!!!
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get a passport and try to get a vvisa
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Apply for a tourist visa. That is the best way to get there temporarily. This is usually good for 6 months. Be good and be out on time...
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i've skied in both\nBulgaria is very basic, but is good, especially for beginners, personally i found the ski teachers better in bulgaria (if you can understand the head shaking meaning yes, and nodding meaning no).  Its also cheaper in Bulgaria - France is good, but i prefered Bulgaria - night life is lary!