Bulgarian houses and hotels from fairy tales
The musical as a genre is still a new concept for the Bulgarian theater scene, despite the increasingly frequent attempts with famous authors and titles. Bulgaria is known around the world, not only for its beautiful nature and delicious traditional cuisine, but also for the interesting Revival architecture, ...
Meeting with eternity at Kamen Bryag
Kamen Bryag is among those places on our Black Sea coast that can still offer us an unadulterated organic experience. Kamen Bryag photo: Elisaveta Ivanova BECOME A VIRTUE ♥ Kamen Bryag is among those places on our Black Sea coast that can still ...
Black Sea in 7 inspiring shots
For many people the Bulgarian Black Sea coast is not a favorite destination, photo: Nikolay Kovachev - Kamchia For many people the Bulgarian Black Sea coast is not a favorite destination because of the many concrete, literally poured on the beach and even in the sea. But even a small number, still ...
The unknown Bulgarian island of Kianida
Every mystery lover loves stories! Stories of unknown and sunken islands, which may contain millennial secrets, unknown civilizations, and why not a little gold. Among the most discussed mysteries is that of the mystical Atlantis. Every year many ...
Bulgarian secrets - between Sredna Gora and Stara Planina
Improvised and spontaneous. This is probably the best trip. While you are drinking your coffee and you just have the idea why not… And so! You ride the car and you're on your way. photo: Dimitrina Pandurova Improvised and spontaneous. This is probably the best trip. While you ...
Bukelon Fortress in the village of Matochina in Sakar Mountain: castle tower, unsolved monogram and many battles
Some time ago I read a story about the brave Bulgarian king Kaloyan, who defeated the Latin Empire and the knights of the Fourth Crusade in 1205. This, according to the story in question, happened at the gates of Adrianople, today's Edirne, and ...
Black Sea code North
We offer you destinations where not the body but the soul rests. Without paying attention to the already famous and very commercialized resorts, the alternative we offer you is to go along our northern coast in search of forgotten places, ...
Mezek: tomb and fortress between the Rhodopes and Sakar
We first visited the village of Mezek exactly three years ago, during a wonderful trip to the Eastern Rhodopes. Even then I was struck by both the Thracian domed tomb and the fortress - two extremely interesting cultural and historical sites, which turned ...
The beauty and grandeur of the Melnik Pyramids
Pearl in the crown of the smallest Bulgarian town Melnik is a nice town nestled at the foot of South Pirin. Known as the smallest town in Bulgaria, it impresses with its rich architectural heritage, but most of all with its exotic atmosphere and incredible natural beauty. With ...
Rila Routes: Urdi Lakes - beauty, tranquility and more
On the last Saturday of October we went on a day trip to Rila. We passed two of the famous Seven Rila Lakes, saw two more in the distance, and then descended along the valley of the Urdina River and walked along the Urdina Lakes. The weather was great,...
The Renaissance spirit of Etara - traditions in the heart of Bulgaria
"In the previous museum expositions, the viewer could not be placed in direct contact with the past reality. All this was the reason - to give birth to the idea to create a functioning open-air museum - so that the past could become visible, easy for ...
Yayla, Hole, Ashalaka, Tyulenovo: historical finds, extreme walks and seascapes
I love motorcycles, in fact, I love motorcycles. Hasheto mope. Even though a lot of concrete has been poured there, there are still some pieces left. I know them and I love them as much as I can. It's just that… I recently discovered not one, but several more. Where? Near Kavarna. If they weren't ...
Klisura Monastery - a picturesque place full of faith
Founded in the first half of the 13th century, the Klisura Monastery is one of the main centers of spiritual life during the First Bulgarian State. It is located near the town of Berkovitsa, at the foot of the Stara Planina peak "Todorini Kukli", in the valley of the river ...
Bozhentsi - a picturesque village with a Renaissance spirit
The cozy village of Bozhentsi is nestled in a small valley among the northern slopes of Stara Planina, near Gabrovo and Tryavna. According to the legend, it was created at the end of the 14th century, when the capital of the Second Bulgarian State - Veliko Tarnovo, was under the Ottoman ...
Magura is the pearl of caves in northwestern Bulgaria
Magurata is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Bulgaria, with a total length of over 2,5 km. Located in northwestern Bulgaria, 17 km. from Belogradchik and according to geological studies has existed for over 15 million years. It is one of the richest of ...
8 places of interest in and around Madara
For more of the beautiful native routes, visit www.drumivdumi.com With the assistance of Eli Ivanova Madara - "Bulgarian Troy"! ... With these mysterious words began the movie, which I had the opportunity to watch in the museum under the Madara Horseman. I knew a lot about Madara, and about ...
Belogradchik rocks - one of the wonders of the world
Sculpted by nature for more than 20 million years, Belogradchik rocks are one of the most beautiful phenomena in Bulgaria. Diverse in shape and size, the rock formations around Belogradchik stretch for 30 km and reach a height of 20 m ....
Krushuna waterfalls
Krushuna waterfalls are one of the most beautiful and high water cascades in Bulgaria. Their starting point is the village of Krushuna, from where the main pedestrian zone leads, leading to the foot of the waterfall. From there begins a path that winds up among the numerous fountains, ...
the Devetashka cave
One of the most impressive and beautiful caves in Bulgaria is undoubtedly the cave of the same name located near the village of Devetaki (Lovech region). It is also called "Windows" because of the seven different sized cracks in the ceiling of the central hall. The entrance of the cave is the largest of ...
Yemen Canyon and Momin Skok Waterfall - all efforts are worth it
With the assistance of Eli Ivanova / www.drumivdumi.com We first tried to see the majestic "Emen Canyon" and the picturesque waterfall "Momin Skok" 5-6 years ago, but then we did not find the trail. We became entangled in thickets along the river, ...
The Momchil fortress near the village of Gradat - the place of Momchil hero
This hot July we made a short but very pleasant trip to Pamporovo, during which we visited a dozen remarkable places in the region. One of our many interesting visits was to Momchil's Fortress. We had been there before, but we were curious to ...
The sea ...
Not the offended, the preserved, the black one, without the concrete, the way we left it 10 years ago. Such a sea, dreamy, wet, real, Bulgarian… Without the bags, without the drunks, without the prostitutes and the mutts. Our sea, breathing, free… Ah, sea, sea!… ...
The village of Ribaritsa preserves the legends and magic of the Teteven Balkan
Ribarice - you ascend quietly from the Balkans, calm and without vanity - a real, worthy beauty! One feels you with all one's senses and does not feel how much he loves you. You are the sun, rivers and forests, birds and game - life! You are a home for all of us! The Teteven Balkans ...
The village of Zapalnia is the starting point for the most direct passage between northern and southern Bulgaria
When you pass through the ancient lands of today's Bulgaria and reach the most direct passage between the northern and southern part of the country, then you have reached the town of Tvarditsa. This certainly means a magnificent and unforgettable walk in the surroundings. The Tvarditsa pass with ...
Kolyo Ficheto's masterpiece - The Covered Bridge in Lovech
The symbol of the town of Lovech and the only covered bridge in the Balkans was built in the period 1874 - 1876 by the Bulgarian genius of Revival construction and architecture - Kolyo Ficheto. Built over the Osam River, in the city center, the bridge attracts with shops, cafes and ...
Megaliths - How ancient is our little Bulgaria actually?
How small it is is debatable! How ancient, too! We all agree on the uniqueness. How much do we actually know about some of the most ancient finds in our country, namely the Megaliths? Let's immerse ourselves in the world of magic, prophecy, connections with the afterlife and these ancient ...
Summer festivals in Pirin and the Rhodopes
With the coming of the hot months and rising temperatures, many of us turn our thoughts to the sea and its azure waves. A little to the side is the mountain with its freshness and coolness. In addition to breathtaking views, it turns out that the mountain can offer us ...
The Stob pyramids are a miracle of millions of years
Let's go back 1-2 million years in time, along one of the tributaries of the Struma River, Rilska River, in the western part of Bulgaria and in particular west of Rila, where the village of Stob is located. There are phenomenal rock formations, ...
Omaya Eco Village
Now we send you to a strange, creative and extremely natural place in the Bulgarian Balkans. This fabulous Eco village is called "Omaya" and is located not far from our border with Greece, between the villages of Nova Lovcha and Gaitaninovo. It is located in the southeast ...