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Sofia is Bulgaria's capital and biggest city. With a population of about 1,5mln, it is a busy city that is the hub of the country's business, cultural and administrative activity. While one can enjoy a great urban experience in the city downtown, Sofia's proximity to the Vitosha mountain and surrounding national park offers ample opportunity for weekend hikes and time well spent in nature. Sofia has a rich and interesting history. The modern city is constructed over the site of ancient Thracian and Roman cities. Today, one can see those ruins all over the city center, which holds an exquisite mix of diverse historical and cultural sites. To find out more about the city, view the City Info Guide. In Sofia we work with two foster homes.
Plovdiv is the second biggest city in Bulgaria. Similarly to Sofia, the city features Roman ruins and a picturesque Old Town. 
The city is known for its lively cultural scene and a lifestyle far more laid-back than the one you would encounter in Sofia. We work with one orphanage in Plovdiv. You can find out more information about the city here.
Dolna Banya is a small town located near Plovdiv. It offers the advantage of living in a closer community and a calmer environment while always being able to visit the bigger city that is about 20min away by car. In Dolna Banya volunteers will work at a Daycare Center where local children from underprivileged families and the town foster home come in everyday to learn English and engage in creative educational activities. More information about this location is available here.
Gabrovo is a middle-sized city located in the central-northern part of Bulgaria. As it used to be a busy crafts- and tradesmen center in the past, the town features picturesque workshops and commercial streets. Due to its clean mountain air, Gabrovo is considered to be one of the most ecologically clean regions in Bulgaria. Find out more about the city here.
STEP Bulgaria Camp Sites are located near Sofia and Varna, the biggest city at the Black Sea Coast. Varna is Bulgaria's most important port, as well as a lively cultural and commercial center. In the summer, numerous cultural festivals take place in the city, and its center as well as the surrounding sea resorts teem with tourists and various entertainment venues. More information on Varna can be found here.
