Veneta Nikolova, Author at Neverending Journey

600 years old Wooden mosque and healing stones attract visitors in a remote bulgarian village

Veneta Nikolova22 August, 202222 August, 2022

by Veneta Nikolova22 August, 202222 August, 20220190

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 hidden gems attract more and more tourists. The village of...

7 adventure ideas for a fun weekend near the Danube

Veneta Nikolova22 July, 202223 August, 2022

by Veneta Nikolova22 July, 202223 August, 20220149

The region of the Danube riverside town Ruse is one of the best adventure destinations in this part of the Balkans. How can you spend an unforgettable weekend in this beautiful part of Northeastern Bulgaria? Here are some suggestions: 1.Have a motorboat trip to the Lyulyak island or to the...

Sofia – One of Europe’s Oldest Cities | Travel Tips for Bulgaria’s Capital

Veneta Nikolova23 June, 202223 August, 2022

by Veneta Nikolova23 June, 202223 August, 20220101

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 Brutalist buildings. The architecture of this city of 1.2 million people is still shaped very much by its recent socialist...

Explore the Deaf Stones Thracian Sanctuary (VIDEO)

Veneta Nikolova21 February, 202122 February, 2021

by Veneta Nikolova21 February, 202122 February, 20210955

The Deaf Stones (Guhite kamani) rock sanctuary shrine is one of the largest Thracian cult – burial complexes in the Rhodope Mountain (Southeast Bulgaria). The santuary dates from the early Iron Age (XII – VI centuries BC.) and was used during Antiquity and Middle Ages. Cultural layers, thick over 2.5...

Ribnovo and its ancient wedding tradition

Veneta Nikolova21 April, 2020

by Veneta Nikolova21 April, 202003593

In one of the mountainous areas of southwestern Bulgaria is the Muslim-Bulgarian village of Ribnovo. It seems like time has stopped here and locals stubbornly stick to their patriarchal values, customs and traditions. Here when young couples decide to marry, their wedding turns into a fairytale experience – for three...

7 must-visit attractions in Koprivshtitsa

Veneta Nikolova26 March, 202027 March, 2020

by Veneta Nikolova26 March, 202027 March, 202001804

I have visited Koprivshtitsa so many times. That’s why I was convinced that this picturesque mountain town, which has long become a popular tourist destination, has nothing new to offer. I was certain that it had become overcrowded with tourists, too commercial at the expense of its authenticity. But I...

8 best things to do in Veliko Tarnovo

Veneta Nikolova25 March, 202026 March, 2020

by Veneta Nikolova25 March, 202026 March, 202002175

Over one million tourists visit Veliko Tarnovo each year. This places Bulgaria’s former capital first in the ranking of most visited tourist sites in Bulgaria. The town is full of life all year round. The cultural calendar in this town is always full of events . You can attend all...

The Devil ‘s Throat – Welcome to the kingdom of Hades

Veneta Nikolova25 March, 202025 March, 2020

by Veneta Nikolova25 March, 202025 March, 202002223

Stepping over its threshold into the millennia-old twilight, one is very vividly aware of being a helpless link in the endless chain of the Universe. And if you listen in to the roar of the masses of water vanishing into the bottomless maze you will surely stand in awe of...

Hidden Bulgaria – Strandzha Mountain

Veneta Nikolova24 March, 202025 March, 2020

by Veneta Nikolova24 March, 202025 March, 202001988

Strandzha is a place wrapped in mystery. This mountain standing in the furthermost corner of Southeast Bulgaria. It is a magnet for people of adventure, wishing to spend something different from a standard vacation far from the chaos and bustle of modern civilization. You can hardly imagine a wilder spot...

Lakatnik rocks – a paradise for adventurers a day hike from Sofia

Veneta Nikolova22 March, 202025 March, 2020

by Veneta Nikolova22 March, 202025 March, 202002663

The Lakatnik rocks are very popular among fans of nature and high adrenaline. Those Magnificent rocks soar on the eastern slope of the Iskar Gorge which swings among the folds of the Balkan Mountain Range.The unique natural formations resemble a rock garland which is 250 meters high. The whole region...

Zlatograd – Bulgaria ‘s golden city

Veneta Nikolova22 March, 202025 March, 2020

by Veneta Nikolova22 March, 202025 March, 20200992

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 this small town on the country’s border with Greece. Through the ages Zlatograd has brought different cultures together . They...

The village of Brashlyan – lost in the past

Veneta Nikolova20 March, 202025 March, 2020

by Veneta Nikolova20 March, 202025 March, 202001191

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 area, willing to study. Now there are no more than 50 people left there. Silence and timelessness can be found...