Sorry jon- everyones caught up in the gas problem at the momment i think!
with Balkan a couple of year ago couldnt buy them on the plane if i remember right- or at duty free from Newcastle- however local brands in Borovets were much cheaper about 60p a pack (that was a couple of year ago though!)
get a couple of packs to see you into resort then buy local brands when you get there.
There were local sellers on the street selling allsorts, local and international brands (not sure if real ...
Sorry jon- everyones caught up in the gas problem at the momment i think!
with Balkan a couple of year ago couldnt buy them on the plane if i remember right- or at duty free from Newcastle- however local brands in Borovets were much cheaper about 60p a pack (that was a couple of year ago though!)
get a couple of packs to see you into resort then buy local brands when you get there.
There were local sellers on the street selling allsorts, local and international brands (not sure if real though!), as well as copied dvds an the like, didnt buy cigs off them but the dvds worked fine! (my young one wants Quantam of solace this year- pretty sure it wil be there)
Ciggies on the streat are a definite fake, don't buy those. Buy in a normal shop, check for banderolles and don't worry, they're definitely cheaper than the UK.
Almost all branded Cigarettes in Bulgaria such as Bensons, Lambert & Butler etc. are imported fakes from Poland (including the ones sold in the shops) and whilst the packaging is almost identical, the cigarettes themselves are absolutely disgusting (arn't they all) and should be avoided like the plague. Stick to the local brand of Victory which are very simular to UK Cigarettes but 1/4 of the price.
I agree. Forget your uk brand. Victorys are a fine smoke. Even my girlfriend likes them and she's a part timer. They're available in normal and lights.