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- Explore the majestic Krushuna waterfalls – a perfect nature escape
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Latest articles
- Sokolski monastery “Assumption of the Virgin Mary” – a very picturesque and holy place in the heart of the Balkans
- The top 18 monasteries in Bulgaria that are old and still active
- Zelenka beach, Northern Black Sea coast
- Brashlyan village: rustic idyll, ageless beauty, and a rich history
- 20 reasons to visit Zlatograd, Bulgaria
- Skaklya waterfall in Bulgaria, all you need to know
- Thracian sanctuary at Tatul: one of the 10 wonders of Bulgaria
- Lakatnik Rocks ecotrail: imposing cliffs and incredible views
- Bansko in summer: what to do in Bansko in the summer season
- 15 remarkable monasteries near Sofia
Category Archives: Bulgaria
Sokolski monastery “Assumption of the Virgin Mary” – a very picturesque and holy place in the heart of the Balkans
Sokolski Monastery is one of my favorite Bulgarian monasteries. I have visited it many times and in different seasons. It is one of those places that never gets boring. Sokolski Monastery is known by several other names – Gabrovo Monastery, … Continue reading
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The top 18 monasteries in Bulgaria that are old and still active
I have visited so many monasteries in Bulgaria in the recent years and I will continue to explore them, because each of them is unique, makes me feel with strong relation with the spiritual, and the most of them have … Continue reading
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Zelenka beach, Northern Black Sea coast
Zelenka is a small picturesque bay with a rocky beach, located northwest of the rocky Cape Kaliakra and with a wonderful view of it. Zelenka beach is not very popular, but it is well known among the locals and on … Continue reading
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Brashlyan village: rustic idyll, ageless beauty, and a rich history
Today I will take you for a walk in the village of Brashlyan, Bulgaria, one of the remarkable places we saw during two of our visits to the Strandzha Mountains. It is a peaceful and picturesque village that has been … Continue reading
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20 reasons to visit Zlatograd, Bulgaria
Zlatograd is a picturesque and very lively Rhodope town, close to the border between Bulgaria and Greece. In recent times, it has become popular with its authentic Renaissance houses and the Ethnographic Area Complex. Quite a curious fact about Zlatograd … Continue reading
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Skaklya waterfall in Bulgaria, all you need to know
There are three Skaklya waterfalls in Bulgaria or at least I am aware of three. About which one of them would you like to know? Well, read below, and you’ll see. Each Skaklya waterfall is a very nice idea for … Continue reading
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Thracian sanctuary at Tatul: one of the 10 wonders of Bulgaria
The sanctuary near the village of Tatul is an ancient megalithic complex, mentioned as one of the most significant in Bulgarian lands. Some researchers believe that 3,500 years ago a Thracian king was buried there, and his tomb later began … Continue reading
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Lakatnik Rocks ecotrail: imposing cliffs and incredible views
Lakatnik Rocks is a stone phenomenon in Bulgaria, not far from the capital Sofia. The view from the top of Lakatniк Rocks towards the Iskar Gorge will take your breath away. You can get there by a relatively easy eco-path. … Continue reading
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Bansko in summer: what to do in Bansko in the summer season
I adore visiting Bansko in the summer. The town fascinates with an incredible spirit, attractive sights and mountain hikes, good hotels and places to eat. Bansko is a famous ski resort in Bulgaria. However, the weather is amazing here in … Continue reading
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15 remarkable monasteries near Sofia
There are more than 30 monasteries near Sofia. During the last years I got to many of them. In this article I would like to present the most interesting. They are all real centers of spirituality, faith, and culture. In … Continue reading
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