Carole Raeburn

This is in Dubai therefore expecting it to be way bigger and better than it is. Limited variety of butterflies and it all looks a little run down. Aimed more for children than adults. Next door to the Dubai Miracle Gardens. If you are planning to visit both buy tickets online as there are special deals available that are less expensive than buying individual tickets when you get there.

If you are visiting Sofia the Paradise Centre is well worth a visit for some serious shopping. So easy to get to via the metro, just swipe your bank card for entry. Unlike the U.K. underground you don’t have to swipe when you exit the station, you only swipe on entry. If you’re looking for clothes there’s a Zara & Maximo Dutti amongst other well known stores. There’s also an abundance of sports shops if your looking for trainers. Compared to the other shopping malls I’ve visited in Sofia this is for sure the best and only one you need to go to.

Nice green space with lots of cafes and seating areas close to Vitosha Boulevard. Busy at the weekends much quieter during the week. Next to the Hilton where I stayed so passed through it a lot. Has its own metro station.