Bulgaria, VII.2021 If for any reason you missed the Part 1: Rila and things seem out of context, check it out here. So, we arrive in Bansko on the...
100km to grab a drink – part 1: Rila

Bulgaria, VI 2021 In June my friend, Ula, finally decided to visit me in Bulgaria. Over eight years of me living here – high time. The planning of the...
Stara Reka

Bulgaria, X.2020 My second trip to the Stara Reka reserve – the previous one can be found here under Where the Sun Flows Down the River. The river was...
The stone labyrinth

Bulgaria, X.2020 The sun is already high in the sky when I disembark on the Red Shore, by the locals known as Cherven Bryag. I am drawn to this...
Colors of Panjim – the capital of Goa

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...