Historic Bulgaria: Soviet hangover

Bulgaria probably doesn't feature on many Bucket Lists, but it's a fascinating window into what life was like before the fall of the Soviet Bloc. Bulgaria's population has fallen by around 30 per cent since then, and many buildings are derelict. However if you're a castle chaser, Bulgaria has plenty.

Bulgaria - Sofia

Sent this one to my dear mum during my Eurail Challenge. Bit of a depressing city, but then I was only there a couple hours.