Sofia during the ages Neolithic mounds indicate that Sofia was inhabited as many as 7000 years ago. During the 1st millennium, the Thracian Serdi tribe settled around the central hot springs, and called the city “Serdika”. It was of strategic importance because of its position on […]
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What about it: More than 200 years Tarnovo is a very important cultural center as it is the former capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom and inheritor of prehistoric and Thracian culture. Often referred to as the “City of the Tsars”, it is located on the Yantra River […]
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Dobre, blagodarya! – Good/great/fine thanks! A useful answer and one that is surprisingly easy to pronounce! Taking it a step further; Dobro utro! – Good morning!; Dobar den! – Good day!; Dobar vecher! – Good evening!; If you like something, just say “dobre”and you’ll invariably get […]
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Rila National Park, the largest national park in Bulgaria, is located about 100 km. south of Sofia, in the central and highest regions of the Rila Mountains. The Park contains rare and endangered wildlife species and communities, self-regulating ecosystems of biological diversity, as well as historic […]
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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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