7 Things to Know Before You Go to Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Since being named as 2019 European Capital of Culture by the EU Commission, (along with Matera in southern Italy,) Bulgaria’s most famously historic city is undergoing a mighty-scale spruce-up. An optimistic mood, coupled with renovation and re-invention projects, make this a great time for visitors to experience Plovdiv. Here’s what you should know: The city … More 7 Things to Know Before You Go to Plovdiv, Bulgaria

What’s It Like to Hike the Seven Lakes of Rila National Park in Bulgaria?

Borovets, Bulgaria – August 2016 What’s it like to hike the Seven Lakes of Rila National Park in Bulgaria? In a word, “stunning.” A few factors brought us to Bulgaria’s Rila Mountains. First was Udaya Entertainment‘s music & yoga festival, but a stronger motivation was a hike we heard about from a friend. The trek to … More What’s It Like to Hike the Seven Lakes of Rila National Park in Bulgaria?