Bulgaria, Where to Eat
Bulgarian food isn’t widely known outside of the country, and one of the most frequent questions I get from friends and family back home is “what is Bulgarian food like?” I’m not sure exactly what they’re suspecting, but they always seem...
Bulgaria
Bulgarians celebrate many local holidays and traditions. Some of my favorites include Surva with its fantastic costumes and dances, and I’m a sucker for Saints Cyril and Methodius Day which celebrates literacy. However, one of my absolute favorite...
Bulgaria
Every year, the Kukeri descend upon Pernik, Bulgaria, to take part in the annual Surva Festival of Masquerade Games. The photographs of the Kukeri have inspired my Bulgaria travel dreams for years. I’ve never been able to shake the images of these men and women...
Bulgaria
Planning your Bulgaria beach holidays? The word is starting to get out that Bulgaria beach resorts are a fantastic way to enjoy some of the loveliest beaches in Europe – without the huge crowds or high prices. There are many Black Sea beach resorts worth...
Bulgaria
Pernik is the second largest town in Western Bulgaria after Sofia, and there are many reasons why a visitor to Sofia would want to visit. The most popular reason is to attend the Surva Festival of Masquerade Games, which is a gathering of Kukeri dancers from across...
Bulgaria, Romania
While I’d love to suggest you visit both, if you only have a limited of time, you may find yourself having to choose between Sofia or Bucharest. While I may be a bit biased because I live in Sofia, I think it’s a very valid choice. Sofia and Bucharest both...
Bulgaria
Are you planning a trip to Borovets for skiing or hiking and need to know how you’ll return from Borovets to Sofia when your trip is over? Here’s everything you need to know to plan your return trip back to Sofia by bus, private transfer, and taxi. Note...
Bulgaria
Planning a ski or hiking adventure in Borovets and need to know how to reach the resort town from Sofia? Whether you’re leaving for Borovets directly from the Sofia airport, or you plan to enjoy a few days in the city before you go, here’s everything you...
Bulgaria
I just returned from my first (of hopefully many) winter getaways to Borovets, the lovely Balkan ski resort town in the Rila Mountains. I knew I would love the gorgeous mountain views and fresh air, but I was delighted by just how good the food was. Here are my...
