Sofia, from the people who host it
Two best friends — one Bulgarian, one Portuguese — have been running international mixers in Sofia for five years. These are the guides we hand to our guests.
Sofia Meetups: The Complete Guide to Meetups in Sofia, Bulgaria
"Sofia meetups" is the phrase most people type when they land here and want company. This is the guide we wish had existed: what a meetup in Sofia actually is, which parts of the city they happen in, what they cost, and exactly what to expect the first time you walk into one on your own. We are two best friends — one Bulgarian, one Portuguese — and we have been running the city's international mixers for five years, with a community of 1,600+ people and 40+ nationalities.
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Things to Do in Sofia — A Guide From Two Local Hosts
We are two best friends — one Bulgarian, one Portuguese — and for five years we have been hosting international mixers in Sofia. Between us we have introduced thousands of locals, expats and travelers to this city. This is the list we actually give our guests when they ask what to do here: the walks worth doing, the food worth queueing for, and the evenings where you will not end up standing alone in a bar.
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Sofia Nightlife Guide: Where to Go Out (and Who to Go With)
We have spent five years booking venues for Saturday-night mixers in Sofia, which means we have seen the city's bars on their best and their quietest nights. Here is how going out in Sofia actually works — and how to do it when you do not have a group yet.
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New in Sofia? How to Meet People as an Expat or Newcomer
Moving to Sofia is the easy part. Building a social life here is the part nobody warns you about — Bulgarian friend groups are tight and long-standing, and if you arrive without a colleague to adopt you, the first months can be quiet. We have hosted newcomers for five years. Here is what actually works.
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