Болгария нас шокировала: Деревни-призраки, некрологи и плохие дороги/ Мотопутешествие Балканы 2026

We're starting our first big motorcycle trip of 2026 on a Honda Africa Twin! In the first episode, we depart from Belgrade to Bulgaria. This day will be remembered for a long time: we almost ran out of gas on the empty Bulgarian roads, hoping to get some cheap gas. In this video: Crossing the Serbia-Bulgaria border near Zajecar: why are there no lines? Shocking Bulgaria: why do the villages look like they're from the apocalypse? EU road overview: expectations vs. reality. The fantastic cliffs of Belogradchik and our first night in a "tent" with a balcony. Calculating expenses: how much does gas, food, and accommodation cost on the first day of the trip. 00:00 Departure from Belgrade and plans for the Balkans 03:30 Serbia-Bulgaria border (Zaječar) 07:50 First expenses: gasoline and toll roads 18:10 Abandoned Bulgaria and obituaries on trees 25:10 Driving on an empty tank: gas station drama 29:40 Belogradchik cliffs – a must-see 32:40 Our "luxury tent" and the day's results