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Hi, I'm Eli Ivanova,
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from Bulgaria.
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Popular articles
- Explore the majestic Krushuna waterfalls – a perfect nature escape
- Beli Iskar Eco Trail in Rila Mountains
- 31 easily accessible waterfalls in Bulgaria
- Bansko in summer: what to do in Bansko in the summer season
- The Black Rock in Rila Mountains – a colorful and pleasant autumn walk
- Why is Polignano a Mare worth visiting
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Latest articles
- Sitovo Waterfall – water beauty in the Western Rhodopes
- Ovech Fortress in Provadia: an interesting stop not far from the seaside
- The picturesque Ropotamo Beach, which can only be reached on foot or by water
- 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
Category Archives: Bulgaria
Chateau Copsa, Bulgaria: enjoy the great sights, wine and gourmet
Chateau Copsa, Bulgaria, is a winery and a hotel in the heart of the Bulgarian Rose Valley. At the very beginning of March we had the great pleasure to stay in Chateau Copsa, where we relaxed and enjoyed delicious food … Continue reading
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Visit Stara Zagora, Bulgaria: one of the oldest cities in the world
Stara Zagora in Bulgaria is among the oldest cities in the world. You can walk there through a fully authentic Roman street at age 2,000+ years and it is in the heart of the today’s modern city.
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Staro Stefanovo and its mesmerizing revival architecture
Staro Stefanovo is a small village in the central part of Bulgaria. It was registered as an architectural reserve in 1983, because it kept the same feel as it did over 200 years ago during the Bulgarian Renaissance period. With … Continue reading
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Apart hotel Lucky Bansko, hotel review
I had great time this summer in Bansko. The main goal of the stay was to climb the Muratov and Polezhan peaks. In addition, I wanted to relax and pamper in a pleasant place with a good SPA center for … Continue reading
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Aquae Calidae near Burgas – the power of the hot waters
Aquae Calidae, also known as Therma or Thermopolis, is a new tourist site in Bulgaria. It is quite close to Burgas. During the Roman times the place functioned as a bath. Before that, it was used by the Thracians as … Continue reading
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Saint Anastasia Island: exciting sea walk to one of the most beautiful Bulgarian islands
The island of Saint Anastasia in the Burgas Bay is not only an interesting place to visit and an awesome day trip from Burgas, but it is also a real sea experience. This was the first place we visited during our … Continue reading
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Top 17 things to do in Arbanassi – churches, museums, hiking and SPA
Arbanassi is a charming little village near Veliko Tarnovo. You can marvel there at the seven beautifully preserved medieval churches that stand as a testament to the rich history of this hidden gem. The village’s traditional architecture, characterized by white … Continue reading
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12 incredible sights in the heart of Strandzha Mountains
At the end of last July we spent three wonderful days in the heart of Strandzha Mountains in the area of Malko Tarnovo. This was our second visit to the region. We were there 7 years ago. At that time, … Continue reading
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The best 44 places to visit in Bulgaria
Dear blog readers, this article is dedicated to the incredibly beautiful places to visit in Bulgaria! I have seen thousands of Bulgarian sites and, believe me, it was quite difficult to select a very few of them. In my humble … Continue reading
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Chirpan Monastery “St. Athanasius”: the oldest monastery in Europe
The monastery of St. Athanasius is one of the many places I have come across to. We were traveling on the Maritsa highway to the village of Mezek and we saw a road sign to the monastery. The plaque was … Continue reading
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