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This is my blog about travelling around Bulgaria and the Balkans. Here you will find a lot of photos of Bulgaria, fascinating stories and inspiring information about the most beautiful country in Europe - Bulgaria.
Christmas market in Bucharest, Romania

Balkan Christmas Markets Magic 2024: The Best Markets You Must Visit

Dreaming of mulled wine, twinkling lights, Christmas songs, and festive treats? The Balkans may surprise you with their magical Christmas markets, each offering unique traditions, cozy atmospheres, and delicious local foods. Here’s our curated list of the best Christmas markets in the Balkans for 2024, including top picks and hidden gems.
Simeon, a tour guide, stands with open arms on a rocky terrain at sunset, overlooking a scenic forest and distant mountains.

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.
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Interview with Hristo – Our Balkan Travel Specialist

Hristo joined the Private Guide Bulgaria team in 2014 as a private tour leader and driver/guide, initially focusing on tours within Bulgaria. Over time, he transitioned to become a tour leader across the Balkans. Today, he is one of our the Balkan travel specialist, organizing custom Balkan tours for clients from all over the globe. Here, he responds to some questions about his deep passion about this part of the world.
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Travel the Balkans Like a Local – 7 tips for driving in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian capital Sofia, has a good public transportation system with subway and bus routes covering the entire city. Also, taxis are affordable, so getting around in Sofia is quite easy without the need of a car. However, if you plan to visit other cities during your stay in Bulgaria, doing it by car is your best option.
The Bulgarian UNESCO Heritage

UNESCO Sights in Bulgaria: Historical Landmarks and Unique Customs

Bulgaria offers not only sunshine-soaked beaches and verdant mountains for tourists who are eager to explore it. The Bulgarian land is steeped in history, with sites left from peoples who inhabited it and made culture and art thrive, along with crafts, manufacturing, and trading.
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Interview with Hagar Hatata – Private Tour Guide in Egypt

Hagar Hatata is a licensed egyptologist and private tour guide, graduated in the faculty of tourism where she studied Egyptology, archaeology, history, art, languages and hierogliphics for four years. She can organize a variety of guided private tours in Egypt, including transportation, meals and accommodation upon request.
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Interview with Rosemary Neave from Women Travel the World

Rosemary Neave is аn extraordinary woman and enthusiastic networker who love to write, connect people with information that can help or guide share the stories of other women. She is the owner of  Women Travel New Zealand, Women Travel the World and Women Travel Blog.
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