“So whatever you want, whatever you’d be spending in Italy for instance, you just divide it by three and that’s what you’d pay in Bulgaria.

“You’ve got to master the Cyrillic alphabet though. Back to front Rs and all that but it’s a three hour flight so just do that on the plane.”

So where are the best destinations to visit in Bulgaria?

‌Burgas

A city on Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast, Burgas has some incredibly beautiful beaches and it’s just a stone’s throw from vibrant Sunny Beach.

Visit the city’s Sea Gardens to see a huge variety of sea plants from all over the world in a garden designed by landscape artist Georgi Duhtev.

Head to Lake Atanasovsko to relax in its black mud pools and enjoy a natural but luxurious spa experience.

Sozopol

An ancient seaside town just south of Burgas, Sozopol is one of Bulgaria’s most famous seaside resorts.

Explore the Old Town for a taste of local history or visit Kavatsite Beach to relax under the sun.

Sozopol has beautiful views of the Black Sea and tourists can also catch the boat to St Ivan Island to see monk seals and birds.