The places and listings in this book-including sights,accommodations,and food and drink establishments-were personally researched and reviewed by the authors.In those few cases where this was not possible,every resonable attempt was made to gather and verify information.Those sights which the authors deemworthy of special attention are market by an asterisk.The authors cannot stress strongly enough that this is a guide book and,as such,reflects personal and subjective opinions.Bulgaria is currently undergoing sweeping changes in practicallyevery sphere.It is therefore resonable to expect thatfactual data included herein(working hours,prices.etc)may change at any time.As full-time residents of Bulgaria,the authors have been able to make raturn trips and follow-up inquiries in order to verify data.Still,the above-stated disclaimer fully applies.