Yes i also live in Yambol and there are some very nice villages around with stunning views.Its nicely situated being close to bourgas and 4 hrs from sofia. As for being safe its as safe as any town in bulgaria .Yambol has its gypsie quarter like anywhere else in bulgaria but when you drive or walk through there its like a party atmosphere ,okay its poor with people rummaging through bins but its no different to any other place in bulgaria.For anymore info email me jtoasland@yahoo.com