READING ROOM: Re-discovering the land of Bulgaria
A look at what the history books don't tell you
As an avid reader and student of history, my stay in Bulgaria has rekindled my interest in the Balkan region and made me appreciate the essential role it played in European history. Most Western travellers visiting Bulgaria for the first time will confess their ignorance about this country. Some may even admit to not knowing the proper hemisphere of its location. If their experience is anything like mine, departing the plane, I quickly found my misplaced and preconceived notions to be in rapid retreat.