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7 Best Things to Do in Troyan, Bulgaria: A Local’s Guide

Veneta Nikolova12 July, 202215 March, 2026

by Veneta Nikolova12 July, 202215 March, 202601189

If you’re wondering about the best things to do in Troyan for your next Balkan escape, you’ve just found the perfect guide. Here is my curated guide to Troyan – where the air is fresh, the food is legendary, and the views are absolutely soul-soothing. The villages around Troyan are......

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

Veneta Nikolova23 June, 202222 February, 2026

by Veneta Nikolova23 June, 202222 February, 202601386

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......

The village of Brashlyan – lost in the past

Veneta Nikolova29 September, 202125 March, 2020

by Veneta Nikolova29 September, 202125 March, 202002712

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......

Strandzha mountain – the mystical heart of Southeast Bulgaria

Veneta Nikolova30 July, 20216 February, 2026

by Veneta Nikolova30 July, 20216 February, 202605227

Strandzha is a mountain wrapped in mystery. It sits on the Bulgarian-Turkish border, about 120 km from Sofia and roughly 280 km from Burgas. From the seaside resorts, you can reach Strandzha in 3–4 hours by car. You won’t find a wilder spot in Bulgaria. Its paths barely weave through......

Tutrakan – the unknown Bulgaria

Veneta Nikolova31 March, 202125 March, 2020

by Veneta Nikolova31 March, 202125 March, 202004173

Tutrakan is a small town located at the endmost point of Bulgaria, to the North facing the Danube and the barren Romanian plains on the other bank. Tourist routes rarely reach this point, perhaps because it is so remote and difficult of access, because of the bad roads leading to......

Explore the Deaf Stones Thracian Sanctuary (VIDEO)

Veneta Nikolova22 February, 202122 February, 2021

by Veneta Nikolova22 February, 202122 February, 202102880

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, 202008383

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......

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

Veneta Nikolova22 March, 202025 March, 2020

by Veneta Nikolova22 March, 202025 March, 202006954

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......

Explore the amazing Belogradchik Rocks

Veneta Nikolova23 October, 201926 February, 2026

by Veneta Nikolova23 October, 201926 February, 202603375

In Bulgaria’s Northwestern corner a fantastic rocky landscape meets the eye – the towering Belogradchik Rocks inspire awe and deference in any onlooker. The area is studded with yawning abysses, canyons and caves, gateways to the kingdom of Hades. Among them you will find ancient churches, ruins of ancient fortresses......

Tryavna – immerse yourself in the past

Veneta Nikolova22 September, 201925 March, 2020

by Veneta Nikolova22 September, 201925 March, 202004705

Tryavna is like a colorful illustration. In the town located in the heart of the Stara Planina mountain, everything is small and neat. The sun is like a football rolling in a bright blue sky. The white houses are decorated with flowers and preserve the memory of talented sculptors, architects......

8 best things to do in Veliko Tarnovo

Veneta Nikolova18 August, 201926 March, 2020

by Veneta Nikolova18 August, 201926 March, 202004499

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......

Koprivshtitsa: The Best Day Trip from Sofia (Top 7 Attractions)

Veneta Nikolova15 May, 201915 March, 2026

by Veneta Nikolova15 May, 201915 March, 202606321

I have visited Koprivshtitsa many times, and I honestly thought this picturesque mountain town had run out of ways to surprise me. I expected to find the usual crowds and souvenir shops, fearing it had finally sacrificed its authenticity to tourism. But I was wrong. On my last visit, I......