TREKKING IN BULGARIA by Robert Nurden, teacher and freelance writer As I scrambled over the last mounds of scree, I could hear the sound of laughter wafting through the mist from the summit. A pillar of rocks, held in a wire cage, loomed out of the […]
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by Marcy Huttas, Peace Corps Bulgaria Associate Director 2006-July 2009 Cool, clear water gushing out of a Cheshma (water fountain)… Along a trail during a long hike in most any Bulgarian mountain or along a roadside, Bulgaria is plentifully dotted with these welcoming water fountains for […]
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Snowshoeing has been around for thousands of years. And, obviously, the art of snowshoeing has become more sophisticated over time – now it’s considered a winter sport. From the early wood-frame to the aluminum-frame models, snowshoeing has garnered quite a following throughout the world. Modern day […]
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The mineral waters are one of the most precious natural resources in Bulgaria. There are more than 500 hydrothermal sources with a total flow rate of 3000 L/s, having different temperature and mineral composition. Almost all of them are thermal as the temperature varies in a […]
0 Read MoreHow to pack your backpack? First use your hiking checklist and camping checklist to make sure you have everything and lay it out before you. Note: Your heaviest items should be placed on top of your sleeping bag and close to your spine. […]
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Many of the routes in the Bulgarian mountains have been marked in order to help the orientation of the tourists and to secure their walking during bad weather conditions. The way marks are essential during some parts of the self-guided (or the so called “inn to […]
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Zig Zag Holidays Dear friends, Since May 2014, Zig Zag Holidays has a new team. After 16 years of creating and operating original tours on 3 continents and especially in Bulgaria, a lot of successful campaigns about presenting Bulgarian mountains, villages and their live heritage today. […]
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