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An Interview with Simeon, Your Private Guide to Historical Gems
Explore Bulgaria’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes with Simeon, a passionate private guide dedicated to unveiling the country’s hidden treasures. In this insightful interview, Simeon shares his expertise, offering a glimpse into the historical landmarks, vibrant culture, and unique experiences awaiting travelers in Bulgaria and the Balkans.
Tell us about your background and experience as a private guide in Bulgaria and the Balkans.
I started as a museum guide at one of the Bulgarian UNESCO sites in my home town Kazanlak. After that I’ve become a local private guide of the whole central Bulgaria. At the same time I graduated in History from Veliko Tarnovo university. All this time I’ve got different tours in the country. Somewhere in the middle I got my passion for cocktails and became a bartender for some time and that gave me tons of knowledge about the food and drinks, good places and red flags for bars and restaurants around the country. Then I became part of Private Guide Bulgaria’s team and started to explore more and more landmarks around Bulgaria and the whole Balkans.
What inspired you to become a tour guide, particularly in this region?
Nothing particularly inspired me to become a tour guide, it was just a lucky coincidence. This job chose me, and I fell in love on the very first day. I started to master it, and this became part of my life. I love to travel and to meet new people, and looking back in my student years, I always found myself helping foreigners in my hometown, and being something as a tour guide for them.
Which destinations and landmarks do you specialize in within Bulgaria and the Balkans?
Which type of food do you always recommend to your tourists?
Share some interesting anecdotes or experiences you’ve had while guiding tourists in this region?
What are some lesser-known gems or hidden treasures in Bulgaria and the Balkans that you often include in your tours?
Which experience can you call “authentic Balkan/ Bulgarian” and recommend to all foreigners?
