
Hi there, welcome to my blog! I’m Veneta, I love to venture off the beaten path and discover authentic places that are not affected by mass tourism. I want to help you discover Bulgaria, my native country.
Explore some blessed by nature places, steeped in mysticism, marked by millennial history and cultural diversity, venture with me into small villages, lost in the mountains, enjoy magnificent landscapes, taste the local cuisine… This is a destination for nature hikers and adventurers.
In this blog I share my passion for personal experience and my love for travel, adventure and photography. Do not hesitate to contact me in case you need advice. I can also provide tailor-made services and help you organize your tours in Bulgaria.

The mysteries of St. Anastasia Island
Ninety years ago, terrorists exiled on Bulgarian St. Anastasia island would have found it hard to imagine a future when they would be considered romantic celebrities and their prison had become a tourist haven. Sometimes history plays tricks of its own, which is why it can be good to look......
Svilengrad is a “gold mine” for open-minded travelers
The town of Svilengrad is located in south-central Bulgaria, at the border with Turkey and Greece. It is considered as one of the most important border towns in Bulgaria. In...
The town of Haskovo – on the trails of history
The town of Haskovo is a gateway to the Eastern Rhodopes, which in turn abound with amazing trails to exlore the historical past. But before heading out into the countryside, ...
The village of Brashlyan – lost in the past
People in the village of Brashlyan still remember the times when the settlement was full of life and the local school found it hard to accommodate the kids from the...
Sofia – One of Europe’s Oldest Cities | Travel Tips for Bulgaria’s...
Bulgaria’s capital is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Sofia ’s landscape is a blend of Eastern and Western architecture, from the Roman and Ottoman empires as well as...
Get to know the ancient Nessebar on the Black Sea
.Nessebar – one of Bulgaria’s most beautiful coastal towns has established itself as a top summer holiday destination, thanks to its spirit and ancient history. Invasion of tourists in July...
Zlatograd – Bulgaria ‘s golden city
Zlatograd has always been “the gateway to the wide world”. People here say this is where Bulgaria begins, and with good reason. A gentle breeze from the Aegean Sea reaches...
Life of prayer in the Samokov convent
In the quiet yard of the Samokov convent, in the Bulgarian Rila mountain, there is an atmosphere of peace and quiet. When visitors step inside, they lower their voices as their souls fill up with calm. On a hot...
Sound and light – the most spectacular Bulgarian show
If you happen to be in the town of Veliko Tarnovo in a hot summer night you’d most probably witness the most spectacular sound and light show. There are light effects, bell toll, fireworks and captivating music. This is the...
The mysteries of the Valley of Thracian Kings
The earliest traces of human presence in the environs of the town of Kazanluk in Central Bulgaria date back to the Neolithic age, i.e. 6th-5th millennium B.C. In latter years the Thracians settled permanently in those lands. A vestige of their...
Get to know 5 beautiful monasteries near Sofia
Religion and spirituality are a central part of life in Bulgaria. When the nation underwent 500 years of Ottoman domination, Christianity was the gluing element that kept the culture and the language alive in the society. Nowdays there are over...
600 years old Wooden mosque and healing stones attract visitors in a...
The wooden mosque in Podkova village is shrouded in mysteries. Podkova is another amazing old village in the folds of the Eastern Rhodopes, which ignited my imagination. The village does not shine with preserved architecture or natural beauties, but it’s...
The Seven Most Picturesque Bulgarian Monasteries you absolutely need to visit
According to the Holy Scripture seven is the number of perfection, which rules time and space. Seven are the days in the week, where Saturday is meant for God to rest, in the Old Testament tradition. In Christianity, sanctity is...