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Readers recommend: Bulgarian tourguide & Italian farmhouse
BULGARIA
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For anyone planning a vacation to Bulgaria, freelance tour guide Boreana "Bobbi" Robeva has been showing tourists around for nearly 10 years. She is knowledgeable, fluent in English and takes care of her charges.
Boreana "Bobbi" Robeva, 011-359-888-76-13-89, e-mail Robeva at brobeva@yahoo.com. Daily tour rates begin at $50 and top out at $80, not including expenses.
--Candy Nall, Signal Hill
ITALY
Farmhouse
A dreamy place to stay while you sample and savor the local wines and the traditionally produced food is an ancient farmhouse in Manta. It features lush gardens, charming suites and a full breakfast.
Il Giardino dei Semplici, Via 13 S. Rocco, Manta; 011-39-0175 85744. www.bedandbreakfastcuneo.it/ilgiardinodeisemplici.asp. Doubles from $90 a night.
--Shannon and Greg Kildare, Santa Monica
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