Pobiti Kamani near Varna – a must-see natural phenomena
If staying close to the Northern Black Seaside or anywhere in North-Eastern Bulgaria, a must-see natural sight is the natural phenomena Pobiti Kamani – also known as the Stone Forest. The spot, made up of numerous, up to 7 m high stones perched on a very flat area – is considered…
Devetashka cave – one of the most picturesque natural wonders of Bulgaria
If heading from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo, or if, simply, you are located in Sofia or Northern Bulgaria and want to make yourself a special day trip, head to Devetashka cave. Located very close to the city of Lovech, this enormous karst cave is spectacular and very well worth any…
Visiting a Rose oil factory in Bulgaria
Perhaps many of you know that Bulgaria is the biggest producer of rose oil in the world and rose oil making has long traditions in our country. Many Bulgarian cosmetic products use rose oil in their ingredients and you can get a lot of souvenirs with rose oil or rose…
2 amazing sights on your way to Rila Monastery – Stob Pyramids and Bohemia waterfalls
Many visitors of Bulgaria head to Rila Monastery in the first days of their stay, and this is awesome. Rila Monastery is definitely a place everyone coming to Bulgaria should visit. Moreover, it is fairly easily accessible with rent a car, bus shuttles, inter city buses, etc. But, if you…
The Roman Villa Armira – a jewel in Southern Bulgaria
If you love exploring historical sights, the Roman Villa Armira close to the city of Ivaylovgrad should definitely land in your Bulgaria sightseeing list. Located in the midst of the beauty of Eastern Rhodopi mountain, the villa is one of the hidden jewels of Southern Bulgaria! And one that definitely…
God’s Eyes – the longest cave tunnel in Bulgaria
If you are based in Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo or Pleven during your stay in Bulgaria, a great choice for a one-day trip is visiting the longest cave tunnel in Bulgaria and a splendid natural phenomenon – God’s Eyes. Hardly anyone has asked why it has been named God’s Eyes since…
The castle in Ravadinovo
If you have been to the southern part of the Bulgarian seaside, you’ve probably heard or at least seen from the road the impressive Castle of Ravadinovo. I had seen it across the road numerous times, while it was still being built, but did not consider something worth visiting. The…
Skiing in Bulgaria – where to go and how to reach
More and more people are coming to ski in Bulgaria recently. And no wonder – we do have some great ski resorts for skiers of all levels. In addition, getting a complete package (accommodation + food + ski pass) may not be costly at all and you can arrange it…
One-day escape from Sofia to the village of Chavdar
Sofia, being the capital of Bulgaria, is one of the several cities attracting the majority of tourists. However, continuous city sightseeing is often not to the likes of many, especially families with kids. So, I’ll be posting on the blog ideas for one-day escapes from Sofia, with or without kids….
Veliki Preslav – the capital of the Second Bulgarian State
If you are anywhere in Northeastern Bulgaria, e.g relaxing on the Northern part of the Bulgarian seaside (Varna and around) or visiting Veliko Tarnovo, I’d recommend you steer away some 100 kms to visit the ancient fortified city of Veliki Preslav – the capital of the Second Bulgarian State. A well-preserved…