Top 5 Must-Visit Villages in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a country rich in cultural heritage and natural beauty, and its villages offer a unique glimpse into traditional Bulgarian life. From stunning architecture to vibrant festivals, the villages of Bulgaria have much to offer visitors looking to explore off the beaten path. What makes...
Reasons to Visit Bulgaria
Visit Bulgaria on Your Next Trip Bulgaria is a country worth exploring through and through. With its majestic mountains and golden sand beaches it has plenty to offer to both keen travellers and adventure seekers. Indeed the country is still a ‘hidden gem’ destination that combines...
Rila Monastery – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Rila Monastery - Bulgaria’s Biggest Cloister Surrounded by staggering snow-capped mountain tops and huddled amidst magnificent pine woods, the Rila Moanstery has been the stronghold of Bulgarian Christianity for over 1000 years. It is an architectural miracle established in the late 10th C and has...
Veliko Tarnovo Revisited
Bulgaria’s ancient capital is living proof of the country’s glorious past This town is a spectacle. With its mountainous landscape and houses perched on top of the hills it makes for a stunning view. It is a place steeped with history, yet bustling with life. Veliko...
European Capital of Culture – Plovdiv 2019
Visit Plovdiv, Bulgaria - European Capital of Culture 2019 Plovdiv digest There are places that draw you in time and time again. Places that you keep going back to only to experience their intangible allure. Places that soothe the mind and create memories you want to share....
CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS EVE - BULGARIAN TRADITIONS & CULTURE I guess you’ve heard about the Christmas markets in Europe, the red wine, the hand-made decorations, the music, lights, and the traditional food. But, do you know why on Christmas Eve in Bulgaria you will find either 7, 9...
BELOGRADCHIK ROCKS, BULGARIA
Belogradchik Rocks – Natural Phenomenon & Legends wrapped in stone… The Madonna of Belogradchik: “Once there was a nunnery hidden among the Belogradchik Rocks. The youngest nun in the monastery was so beautiful that she was secretly envied by all and often reminded that it was vowed...
BULGARIA – UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Bulgaria has more than 9 sites included in the UNESCO's world heritage list...
IS BULGARIA SAFE?
Bulgaria is safe. Of course, before we decide to travel to some far away destination, we want to know how safe is to travel there alone. First thing we read is about the pickpockets, right?Let me tell you something. They are everywhere and especially in the...
PERPERIKON – THE HOLY CITY OF THE THRACIANS
A History of ancient Thracians - Perperikon, Bulgaria In the far south of Bulgaria, a megalithic stone complex rises on a hill in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria. This 8,000 year old prehistoric shrine, which is today known as the ancient Thracian city of Perperikon,...
WINE, SKI & SPA GETAWAY – BULGARIA
Explore the land of the Thracian Kings, There is no better way to spend the winter than lounging in cosy robe and pair of warm slippers. Plan a weekend to seek out mountainside luxury, fine dining in a combination with wine therapy and SPA. Take in...
O, BULGARIAN CUISINE!
O, food… O spicy spiciness, salty saltiness and sweet sweetness… - O, Bulgarian Cuisine! Now get into your 5 senses…which pops into your mind first? Perhaps it will be your sense of taste.This is NOT just a list of Traditional Bulgarian dishes that you must try!...
GET OFF THE BEATEN TRACK IN EUROPE – BULGARIA !
23 facts and places of Bulgaria that can inspire you to visit this hidden heaven on Earth. NASA 1. In 1977 Nasa included one of Bulgaria's best-known folk songs on the Voyager Golden Record! The song was recorded in a classroom by American collector (Martin Coning) of...
TOP 10 PLACES NOT TO MISS ON YOUR VISIT TO BULGARIA!
Best places to visit in Bulgaria Plovdiv Plovdiv is one of the oldest cities in the world! The city was chosen for the European Capital of Culture for 2019. It was found during the Neolithic period in the 2nd millennium BC. The Roman Theatre, The Stadium and...
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE MASQUERADE GAMES
SURVA – KUKERI FESTIVAL In ancient Bulgaria, wearing masks was believed to provide protection from evil, ensure a successful harvest, and guarantee health and fertility for humans and farm animals. Many of these pagan rituals, which were later incorporated into Christianity, are still performed in eastern...
OLD FASHION OR NEVER ENDING LOVE STORY?!
Old cars! How old? Well, if we have to talk about the classic cars, I guess we would go for 20 years and older. But how about 50 years and more? Would you call it “antique” or just a “classic” car?When the car is not just...
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