Sunny Beach Bulgaria
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Keep in mind that storage space is limited in Embassy housing, and that most items you really need can be found on the local market or in the commissary. Additional sources of food supplies include the European duty-free catalogs such as Peter Justesen (Denmark) and King’s Barn (England). Specialty items and frozen foods are trucked in on a fairly regular basis by such firms. And finally, some Embassy employees combine shopping in Greece or Turkey for specialty items with sightseeing or relaxing at the beach. There is an Ikea in Thessaloniki, Greece, about a 4-hour drive from Sofia. ClothingLast Updated: 12/2/2003 11:27 AM ... [Read More]
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The nearest beaches, including one with bathhouses, snack bars, chairs, and umbrellas, are 15–20 miles from the city. Some 45–75 miles from the city, crystal-clear water and isolated beaches provide excellent bathing and snorkeling. The more isolated beaches have no cabins or bathhouses to provide protection from the hot sun. Beach and snorkel equipment is available locally in season. Modest apartments near the beach are available for summer or year-round rental at reasonable prices. VOA/Kavala (3 hours by car) boasts a modest 9-hole golf course, club house, and private beach. Ferry service from Thessaloniki to many Greek islands is available throughout the summer. Several hotels have fee-for-access pools for families during the summer. ... [Read More]
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A very popular location in town, Ada Ciganlija, or Gypsy Island, has a long pebble beach and pedestrian walkway, lined by cafes and ice cream vendors. ... A continental climate predominates in Serbia with cold winters and warm summers. Montenegro is largely the same, but with alpine conditions in the mountains and a Mediterranean climate on the Adriatic coast. The Belgrade climate is moderate continental with four, distinct seasons. Autumn is longer than spring, with lengthy sunny and warm periods. Winter is not particularly harsh, and averages 21 days with below freezing temperatures. January is the coldest month of the year with an average temperature of -0.2°C/31.6°F. Spring is rather short and rainy. Summer starts abruptly. The average daily temperature in the hottest month of July is 34.2°C/93°F, but it is not uncommon for highs to reach the upper 30s and lower 40s Celsius (90s, 100s Fahrenheit) in the summertime. Average humidity is 70%. ... [Read More]
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Some Embassy children have also attended the Fundatia International British School of Bucharest, which is located in the heart of the city. Current enrollment is approximately 50 students. The school accepts students from kindergarten through 6th grade (years 1-7 in the British system). The facility is brand new with large, sunny classrooms. Class sizes vary between 14-18 students. ... The Carpathian Mountains offer spectacular views and hiking and camping possibilities. There are many small bed-and-breakfasts as well as larger hotels with more modern amenities. The Black Sea coast offers summer recreation at the beach, including jet skiing and boating. The northeastern area is beautiful with its rolling countryside and its famous painted monasteries. On the exteriors of these monasteries, built in the 15th and 16th centuries, paintings were used to illustrate religious messages and folklore for the illiterate population. These paintings have survived hundreds of years of exposure and the formula used to create this masterful artwork is still a mystery. ... [Read More]
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