India, IX.2016 For a better understanding of Goa and its capital Panjim, a bit of historical background is needed. Until the early 60s of XX century, Goa was in...
Seven Rila Lakes
Bulgaria, VII.2017 Almost four years in Bulgaria, and I still haven’t seen the most famous nature sight here – the seven Rila lakes. Well, that was until last...
Musala – the highest peak between Caucasus and Alps
Bulgaria, VII.2017 This post is a part of the answer to “Why Bulgaria?” question. If you can set off in the morning, get to Musala, the highest peak between...
Mapusa – local market in Goa
India, IX.2016 Local markets are always a good way to get to know a place. One of the days in Goa I decided to go to Mapusa, north from Calangute...
Malyovitsa
Bulgaria, VI.2017 Pictures from a one-day hike to Malyovitsa (2729 m) in Rila mountains. On the top
Kozya Stena
Bulgaria, VII.2017 Pictures will tell the story, I will just say that there are some mountains that strike me with their beauty. So far in Stara Planina I didn’t...
India in the rain season
India, IX.2016 A chance to visit India does not happen often, so even if it is not the best season it has to be grabbed. Work assignment sent...
Short trip from Sofia – Lakatnik
Bulgaria, V.2016 Well, it might be a sort of a backhanded compliment to say that one of the advantages of Sofia is ease of getting out of it...
Užupis – artists’ republic in Vilnius
Vilnius, IX.2015 – I.2016 The world of growing regulations and social structures piling up one on the top of another needs a counterweight. A bit of chaos and...
Todorovden and the Horse Easter
Bulgaria, III.2016 Todorovden (or Tudoritsa) is a Bulgarian holiday that’s an occasion to see horse races outside of betting areas. Traditionally in the morning of this day well-decorated...