➞ 2026 — Sofia, Bulgaria
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› Adhd and boredom is not a good combo.
Having ADHD, being bored at the hotel while waiting on my electronics to charge full… and having two pack of hair dyes… ✨️ not a good combination ✨️
Hi guys! Just wanted to pop in here and say hello! Im currently sitting on HOT STONE BENCH – oh god, Why Emma Why!? And writing this. My view is pretty good. The building i showed in this post > Exploring Sofia, Bulgaria: Getting Lost, Unexpected Kindness & An Eventful Evening
I’m out on a photography adventure – well, not really an adventure because I have seen pretty much everything here. I’m pretty bored of this city now – yes. I get tired of locations fast after I have explored it all..
I almost want to call M and tell him to book a flight to an other country and fix hotel. That’s how bored I am. Lol! BUT I will try continue to find the extreme hidden gems!
Wish me luck! I will blog more later. I have so much photos to show you guys!
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› Exploring Sofia, Bulgaria: Getting Lost, Unexpected Kindness & An Eventful Evening
Exploring Sofia is a challenge. You get lost (if you are me) and its rare to find people who speak English. Don’t trust Google AI for directions and Google maps just confuses you. Atleast for me.
Hey guys! How are you all?? I know i haven’t answered your comments BUT I SEE THEM 🥰 I will answer them tonight – promise.
Yesterday I did some more damage on the cards (Yes, I went to an other shopping mall) but not as what I have spent so far – honestly its mostly on drinks I spend the most money on I have noticed. I bought two packs of hair dye and a set of hair ties. Yes your girl will dye her hair while being here in Bulgaria.
I have seen so many elderly women go with shocking purple, red, blue, green, even yellow hair colors and.. I LOVE IT! I love that they are so comfortable to do it. Me? I’m preparing myself mentally for this hair dye im gonna do. Will show you later but for now… its a secret – well not really – it’s purple.
Last night I I went out for walks. In the heat. With barely any air and no breeze. Plus people crowded everywhere so you felt like a fish in a tuna can.
Exploring, urban Exploring or what you would call it – I document life.
THE CUTEST THING HAPPENED While taking photos on different doors etc a cute couple came up to me when they saw I had a camera and asked me to take pictures of them. Ofcourse! I took a few photos and they were so sweet. “Can We pay you!?” I laughed and said no no its fine. All off the sudden the boyfriend offered me discount on tattoo (he is a tattoo artist) – TEMPTING Yes, not gonna lie but I said its ok and thanked them.
So when I’m on my laptop I will transfer the pics and edit to send them.
Click on any photo to view it in full size.
After many hours of being out in the heat, with shoulders screaming in pain due to crossover bag that was heavy, I decided to go back to the hotel. Rest my shoulders and get some AC going. I didn’t stay long . Maybe 1,5h later I was put again but this time – with a back pack. Much better but my shoulders are so sore today, haha!
Taking night pictures, exploring areas in dark (no this time i was around people all the time. Didn’t walk off) and just .. soak all the prettiness.
While being on my walk, with headphones on, I heard a massive fight and curious as I am, I went there. But instead of just “watching” I jumped into it. I saw men run fast as (sorry for this) HELL from all over to help out separate the two guys that was fighting. I was in the middle, screaming “ay!” And stop. There were kicks to the head on one dude, punches etc.
I know – EMMA WHY TF ARE U GETTING YOURSELF INVOLVED? Well, it have always done that. It’s in my nature and I never think of the consequences of waht could happen.
All off the sudden, while I was in the middle – mind you that I was holding my camera in one hand, trying to separate and stop these guys – in the middle of the “soup” (swedish saying) a man came and touched me on my shoulder so I looked and was ready to punch him but he just told me to come with as good English as he could. I felt he wasn’t a danger so I followed him. We didnt walk to a shady area, he took me to the front of the Mosque. So relax! I was safe.
He tried to explain as best as he could that the guys were on drugs – and when he said that – I knew for sure I am not getting involved – I had to actually THINK before action. Normally when fights I’m more – Action & ask later. Now I was Think first & Do the action?
It was one very interesting evening. Nothing special happened after this – luckily- so I just took photos.
Enjoy a few photos I took with my phone.
(Camera pics will come later but for now – only phone will be shown here)——————————————————————————
Time to go out again. Wish me luck! The heat is killing me.
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› Day two in Sofia, Bulgaria | scared, cats and photos
SECOND DAY IN SOFIA, BULGARIA
…and here’s the daily update.
Today I woke up at 12 pm. Apparently I slept through the ten alarms I had set, the latest one at 9 am.
I went to a shopping mall today (review later — all the malls I’m visiting will get their own post) and did some damage. Well… not that much.
Shorts ● A cap to protect my head from the sun since I get headaches and migraines often ● A pack of ankle socks ● A power bank (I KNOW! I HAVE MANY! 😂 But I wanted a slim one instead of the heavy-duty one I already have.) ● A little phone bag so I don’t have to dig through my handbag every time ● Three niacinamide creams for a ridiculously good price! In Sweden, one bottle costs about the same as all three together, so of course I bought them.
To get there — Paradise Mall — I had to take the metro, and… it was an experience.
I have only been on one once before, and that was in Stockholm, Sweden. I didn’t like it back then, so today I stepped out of my comfort zone to try and overcome that fear.
Not working yet! 💀
When I came back from the mall after spending a few hours there, I went back to the hotel to drop everything off. That somehow turned into staying in the hotel for a couple of hours because the heat gave me a massive headache.
When the evening came and the sun had gone down, I went out again. Camera in one hand and a water bottle in the other. I went click click click like a typical tourist…
…except I wasn’t photographing the typical tourist spots. I walk around into allies, watching people etc.
I noticed how many stray cats there are here. It breaks my heart. And I’m not even a cat person, but seeing all these little cuties without a home… many of them super skinny… it’s heartbreaking.
I want to adopt them all.
Uh… okay, enough of the heartbreaking part. It just makes me sad.
I walked through alleys, just walking… and walking… and walking some more. I got lost, so thank God for Google Maps! 😂
I honestly don’t know how many photos I took with my camera today.
I also took some photos with my phone to show you guys. The photos from my camera are completely different, so I’ll share those later. I honestly don’t have the energy right now to sit with my laptop, transfer everything, empty memory cards and all that.
It’s just too much hassle right now. Hahaha.
I also got scared when I was walking back to the hotel.
People here don’t seem to know what street lights are (at least where I was). The only light came from the store windows.
The reason I got scared was because I was walking alone with my camera around my wrist when I saw a group of people (mostly men) further ahead. As I got closer, one of the men crossed the road and started walking towards me. So I pulled my bags to the front, started walking really fast… almost running… and kept looking over my shoulder. Every time I turned around, I saw him still walking behind me.
Luckily, I was just around the corner from my hotel, so I hurried even faster. He followed me almost all the way to the entrance but turned away when we got closer because there were people sitting outside the hotel entrance, talking and having drinks.
I had written to my sister Marina while this was happening, saying that I’m being followed. She called me instantly. I love her 🖤
Even though we’re thousands of miles apart, she still cares about my safety. 🖤
So when I got back to the hotel, I stayed on the phone with her for a while. I told her I’m not going out again tonight, even though I really wanted to take some night photos.
Instead, I’ve been here at the hotel trying to calm down. My heart was racing for quite a while, but eventually I calmed down enough to take a shower.
Now I’m in bed, writing this while watching Drama Kween on YouTube.
I hope you’ve all had a wonderful day. Sorry this post took a bit of a darker turn at the end, but I wanted to share what happened.Enjoy today’s pictures.
Like I said… more will come later. Not in right order but here we go.
Synagogue 
I drank 2,5 liter on my walk 
Iron board 
Today has been a crazy amount of airplanes that has been passing the roof of my hotel. 
Not a fan 
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› Hello From Sofia, Bulgaria! My First Days, Shopping & Exploring the City
I slept for 18 hours, damaged my credit card and questioned people’s winter jackets plus being catcalled by old men and horribly rude staff in stores (the stores part will be a whole own post)
Welcome to Sofia with me, Emma – Everflow. Not your typical lifestyle travel blogger but here we are! First official post from Sofia but be ready for many more! Two weeks. Yeah. A lot is coming for sure.
Hot, sweaty, a lot of people and strong sun that causes me to have an extreme migraine.
The view of the balcony of my room. Interesting view for sure
I know I said I would blog when I arrived in Sofia. Well… I just went to a supermarket (Lidl) and bought drinks and water. I went straight to the hotel afterwards and was knocked out for 6 hours!
At night (when I woke up), I went out on the balcony and saw… I don’t know how many flying light objects “playing” around in the sky. I watched them for a few minutes while being on the phone, letting people know that I’m safe.After that, I went to bed and was knocked out for 12 hours. Yeah… I guess I was a bit tired.
So today I have done some damage to the credit cards. Well, not so much damage except food and drinks. Mostly water. Yes, I know the water is safe to drink in Europe, but there is something special about bottled water.
Today I went shopping for a cabin suitcase. After yesterday, my shoulder is destroyed from carrying the “cabin bag” I took from home. So when I went to Mall of Sofia (I will write about that one later — review etc.), I saw a store with 50% off bags etc., so I went in there and bought the beauty in the picture. Yes.. i bought a brown one. It was the biggest size of cabin suitcase they had.
I also went to Lidl and bought water, Pepsi Max (of course), toothpaste plus toothbrushes and a water bottle.
(The little toiletries box I bought in Sweden with toothpaste and a toothbrush… worthless…)
Of course, I went exploring as well, so below you can see some photos I have taken with my phone today. I had my camera with me, but it’s too hot outside to use it right now, so I’m gonna wait until later and take photos.
Btw, I’m dying in this heat and some people make me raise my eyebrows. Some are walking around in puffer winter jackets… IN THIS HEAT! Meanwhile, I’m over here dying. 💀The Sofia Hotel AC
International icon. Migraine fighter. Life saver. Occasionally freezes Emma to death.
I will update more, but for now, the AC is my best friend — even though I’m freezing while lying in front of it, it helps with my migraine.
No. I won’t put anything over me — a blanket or something — because if I do, I will be K.O. (knocked out) and sleeping.
Hahaha.ENJOY A FEW PICTURES I HAVE TAKEN TODAY (so far)
Mosque 
Mosque from front 
The sirens of the police are so ridiculous. 
You know me. Taking pictures of random stuff as well 
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› FINALLY On My Way to Sofia! After a Very Long Night at the Airport
FINALLY I’M ON MY WAY!
I am so tired of being at the airport. I arrived at 22.19 and have been here ever since. Finally, I will be able to board the plane soon.
I am so exhausted from all the stress, rushing, repacking at the airport etc. One of my bags was too heavy, so I had to fix that.
I will write more when I have arrived in Sofia. I don’t have much time in Vienna before the next flight leaves!
Wish me luck! I hate flying 💀