Welcome to Bulgaria's Gabrovo - Place of Origin of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff
"Welcome and good riddance", reads the sign that leads into Gabrovo, a hard-luck but endearing Bulgarian town at the foot of the central Balkans.
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Bulgarian Top Travel Spots in a Nutshell
Check out the must-see places in Bulgaria for travel, holidays and fun.
I Foresee You Enjoying Southwestern Bulgaria...
Bulgaria has a deep history and much of the past remains for you to see. The spirit of Baba Vanga, Bulgaria's beloved mystical prophet, for example, lives on in the tiny mountainous village Rupite.
Bulgaria's Zemen Monastery - Mysteries Buried under Beauty
“This evening Lyudmila learned the history of the monastery near Zemen. From the Princess of Monaco. The former Hollywood star. But it was not a Hollywood script; she told her facts.
Summertime Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnovo - Ups and Downs
Summer vacation is traditionally devoted, at least in Bulgaria, to seaside fun or hiking/chilling in the mountains, but why not venture some city tourism? A trip to Bulgaria's greats Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnovo may well be an advisable choice
The Lone Soviet Soldier: The Alesha Monument in Bulgaria's Plovdiv
The fate of communist era monuments in Bulgaria is still a thorny issue: should they be preserved or destroyed?; should at least some of them be kept, and which ones?; should all of them be put together in a single, distant location?
Tsarevets: The Castle of the Bulgarian Spirit
If you plan a history trip around Bulgaria, then the Tsarevets fortress is the place to visit.
Krushunski Waterfalls: Cascades of Bulgarian Relaxation
After a long summer by the sea, if you were lucky, you might feel the need for some fresh water after the salt has gone everywhere it shouldn't, so this time I am taking you to the Krushunski waterfalls - Bulgaria's largest.
Cherven Fortress: Crafting The Bulgarian Empire
Our journey around the Bulgarian paradise is never ending and this time I am taking you back on the road to Ruse, a road infamous for many reasons
Plovdiv Amphitheatre: Trajan Wonder at Bulgaria's Heart
It was completed under the rule of the Roman emperor Trajan, and is the largest Roman building to be found in Bulgaria.
Obzor: Laid Back Bulgarian Black Sea Coves
In Hellenic times, the name of Obzor was Navlohos. Later, it became known as Heliopolis (Town of the Sun) and in Roman times it was given the name of Tempium Jovis (Jupiter's Temple).
Kaliakra Cape: Bulgaria Legends and Steppe Nature
In the area the last remains of steppe habitats in Bulgaria occur. Kaliakra is a nature reserve, where dolphins, shags and a numbers of typical steppe birds can be observed
Ivanovo Rock Churches: Medieval Bulgaria Unveiled
The village of Ivanovo is located south-southwest of Ruse. This place, together with the nearby village of Cherven, has interesting stories to tell about Medieval Bulgaria.
Abritus: Bulgaria’s Roman Treasure Trove
Abritus, just 1km from the Bulgarian town of Razgrad, is an ancient Roman military town located in north-eastern Bulgaria, once a key stronghold in the region
Bulgaria Pyramids: A Spring Time Treat
Bulgarian Spring time is well and truly with us, so we must now start looking through the buds for some interesting places to visit. I thought I would try you first with some Bulgarian pyramids.
Mount Buzludzha: UFOs and Bulgarian Heroes
Now here is something you don't see very often. On top of Mount Buzludzha there resides a concrete, UFO-like structure.
Botevgrad: Clock Towers and Fresh Bulgarian Mountain Air
Botevgrad is a town with a population of less than 20 000 people, located in the northern foothills of the Stara Planina Mountain, just 60 km east from the capital Sofia. Getting there is easy - just go on the Sofia-Varna highway and follow the signs.
Where the Road Ends
By Alexander Markov There are people who would just open a map and pick a destination attracted by the mere fact that the spot is where the road ends.
Miraculous Healing at Slug Lake
People all over the world have always been seeking an alternative of the common medicine to cure all kinds of diseases. And while some look for it in herbal drug stores and visit alternative medicine specialists, some go to a very special place in Bulgari
Sofia Insights
Sofia is a cosmopolitan and vivid city -- as pertains a true European capital. Sofia's main sights are concentrated in the city center at a walking distance from each other, which is extremely convenient for the visitors.
SPAcious, Precious SPA
The world may have not yet given a clear definition of the term SPA, but it is more than happy to enjoy its relaxing and regenerating effects. Bulgaria has experienced a boom in its SPA industry over the last three years and the odds are that the sector w
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