Belogradchick Rocks – Bulgaria
Belogradchick rocks The Belogradchik Rocks (Bulgarian: Белоградчишки скали, Belogradchishki skali) are a group of strangely shaped sandstone and conglomerate rock formations located on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains (Stara Planina) near the town of Belogradchik in northwest Bulgaria. The rocks vary in color from primarily red to yellow; some rocks reach up to […]
Bulgarian Villages you must visit
Bulgarian Villages Bulgarian villages are some of the most beautiful ones you can come across anywhere in the world. The country has a rich history that can be traced back to the Thracian, Roman, and Byzantine era. It has some of the most diverse topography with beautiful mountain ranges, sea, and rich plains. The traditional […]
Plovdiv – The Bulgarian capital of culture
Plovdiv – The Cultural Capital of Europe -2019 Plovdiv was rightly the European capital of Culture in 2019. The second-largest city in Bulgaria has been a part of history since eight millennials. From the signs of settlement as early as 6th millennium BCE to the Thracian and Roman era, the Byzantine to the latest Ottoman […]
Must see places in Veliko Tarnovo – Bulgaria
What do I see in Veliko Tarnovo? If you love art, history, culture or are an art connoisseur, Veliko Tarnovo in central Bulgaria is a must-visit tourist destination for you. The historical capital of Bulgaria settled along the Yantra river on three hills has everything to offer to travelers. It’s unique architecture, the art district, […]
Mountain Landscapes in Bulgaria
Most beautiful mountain landscapes in Bulgaria Mountain landscapes in Bulgaria – scroll down if you haven’t seen them. From snow clad mountain ranges, pine forests, amazing beaches to healing hot water springs. A country in Southeast Europe with incredible cultural heritage and beautiful nature is less known as compared to other tourist destinations in EU. […]
Kardzhali – A mix of history and nature
The best places to experience are not on a map. Hands down, Bulgaria is one of the most amazing travel destinations that I have been to. It has the sea, snow clad mountains, forests, traditional architecture, hot water springs and much more. And Kardzhali in the Rhodope mountains is one of the best landscape travel […]
Dancing the Bulgarian Horo
The enigmatic Horo. I was mesmerized, kind of went into a trance when I first saw the Bulgarian horo. I am a photographer and I was shooting a wedding in Razgrad when suddenly these two couples dressed in beautiful traditional costumes started dancing the horo (I found out the name later). And then, all the […]
Pliska – A walk back in time
Part 2 – A day at Madara Rider and Pliska. Read part 1 – Madara Rider After the tiring walk around the Madara Rider we were hoping that we wouldn’t have to walk much. Especially our dog Ari who is a Golden retriever, walking around in the sun had sapped him and he nearly passed […]
A day at Madara Rider
A day at Madara Rider and Pliska. Part 1 – Madara Rider For the first year and half after I came to Bulgaria, I barely traveled around this beautiful country. There is so much to see and to do that one doesn’t know where to start. I was also handicapped by the lack of a […]
The Devnya Springs – Magical Springs complex
A combination of nature and food – Devnya springs. This piece is a continuation from the visit to the Stone forest. After a good solid walk around the dunes and the forest I sure had worked up an appetite. The Magic Springs restaurant set on the banks of Devnya Springs near Varna was our next […]