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Holidays in Bulgaria for £52,500” and I’m still paying for my coffee in installments

Published March 20, 2026, 08:12
Holidays in Bulgaria for £52,500” and I’m still paying for my coffee in installments

The author refers to an old advertisement from 1973 for holidays in Bulgaria, where the price was incorrectly listed as £52,500 instead of £52.50. This reference serves as an opportunity for a retrospective look at a time when prices were much lower and travel was more affordable. The author nostalgically describes the simplicity of the era, the value of money, and the Cypriots' hope to see the world. The narrative is accompanied by a critical look at the present day, where prices have skyrocketed and travel dreams have become more difficult.