When: 17 - 19 July, 2015Where: near Rozhen peakFacebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1549864178590017/The festivalThe Rozhen Festival is held every 4 years in July or August but the last time it was in 2006. That's why you can't miss this year's edition in 17-19 July. The festival attracts traditional
It's not too hard to fall in love with Bulgarian cuisine. Salads are one of the most popular dishes because most of them go very well with the national drink Rakia (strong alcoholic drink made from plums, appricots or grapes). Here are just a few of the
The series “Holiday like a local in…” aims to show you a destination through the eyes of locals living in any European city. Discovering a place’s hidden spots, the things that are not included in any guide book, and the charming cafes with amazing views
[caption id="attachment_2274" align="aligncenter" width="800"] MELNIK BULGARIA [Attribution: CC BY-SA 2.5 from Wikimedia Commons][/caption]What to do in MelnikMelnik is a typical small town in southwestern Bulgaria. It's well hidden in Pirin mountain - the most beautiful mountain in Bulgaria. Melnik is the smallest town but the impressive ammount of
Sofia itself is really vibrant and interesting city to explore with its impressive architectural achievements, green areas and endless photo opportunities. But if you happen to be in the Bulgarian capital for longer than a few days, you may want to explore its most remarkable surrounding areas. For
Moussaka is beloved Balkan and Middle East dish. Its preparation depends on the region. In Bulgaria Moussaka is based on potatoes and ground meat. The meal is served warm and Bulgarians eat it very often simply because it's super delicious and easy to cook. Moussaka is
The Festival The International Festival of the Masquerade Games called "Surva" takes place in the town of Pernik every year in the last weekend of January. It's the biggest event of this type not only in Bulgaria but on the Balkans as well. Every year groups
Banitsa is the queen of the Bulgarian cuisine! It’s the traditional meal that everyone in the country knows and loves. It comes in many forms and flavours and you can see different variations in other Balkan countries. Banitsa is made with homemade or commercially made pastry
[caption id="attachment_1774" align="aligncenter" width="770"] "Tarator", taken by Ikonact is licensed under CC by 3.0[/caption]Tarator is beloved yogurt soup popular in some Balkan countries. Except in Bulgaria, tarator has its variations in Macedonia, Serbia, Greece and Turkey but it is most delicious with Bulgarian yogurt (duuh). The
Shopska salad is probably the most recognizable dish in Bulgaria. What makes it unique is not some unknown spice or secret flavouring but the fresh products and the simplicity of the salad. Actually there is one specific ingridient that makes the salad so tasty that
