After visiting Cape Emine, the journey continues further north. The first stop on the road is Beloslav. The city is located on the shores of Lake Varna and is home to the last Bulgarian submarine “Slava” (the name means “Glory:), now turned into a museum. The submarine was built in Read more…
This time the trip starts from one of the (almost) most southern points of Bulgaria – Ahtopol and the not unknown lighthouse – one of the most photographed places during a storm. To my delight, this time the weather was sunny, still mid-summer. I head north and the first stop Read more…
Located approximately in the geographical center of Bulgaria, the monuments located on the peaks of Stara Planina with the same names are an important part of Bulgarian history. After spending the night in a campsite on the shores of Zhrebchevo dam, I decided to driveto Shipka and Buzludzha. Although I Read more…
The time has come for the second visit to the eastern Rhodopes.(Eastern Rhodopes part 1) The Rhodopes are one of the most beautiful mountains in Bulgaria. A mountain abounding in natural landmarks and cultural and historical sites. The first stop is a rope bridge. Actually this is the longest rope Read more…
The idea of a tour in this part of the Rhodopes has been in our mindes for a long time. We leave on Friday before noon in the direction of Plovdiv. Around Ihtiman we moved on the old road. After a short lunch in Asenovgrad we continue to Ardino, and Read more…
The day is 11.05.2020. Until recently, entry and exit from regional cities in Bulgaria was blocked due to COVID-19 and took place through specially designated checkpoints. This severely hampered travel in the country. Although it is Monday, the day is a holiday for me and together with a friend, we Read more…