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Go2BalkansForum - joint efforts for a successful tourism product

Bulgaria is often regarded as a "terra incognita" in Europe. At present, itseems to have a less attractive tourist image than during socialism. There is no advertising of the Bulgarian tourism product. Since Bulgaria's EU accession in 2007 until..

published on 10/20/15 2:15 PM

Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo cause tourists’ admiration

The rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo are among those unique Bulgarian wonders visited by hundreds of tourists each year. Situated along the picturesque valley of the Rusenski Lom River, the rock phenomenon has the status of an archaeological..

published on 10/14/15 11:25 AM

Actors recreate scenes from Antiquity amidst Thracian Kabyle’s ruins

Actors presented a re-enactment of the lifestyle and everyday life of Roman legions at the Antique Thracian town of Kabyle near the city of Yambol, which has now been turned into an archaeological reserve. In the course of two days guests to the..

published on 10/13/15 12:05 PM

Boris, Marta and Burma the cat hitch-hiking around Asia

Bulgarian Boris, Marta – a Spanish girl, and their cat Burma have become famous online due to their brave hitchhiking trip across Asia. They chose the slow style of traveling and that is why their online blog is entitled Roving Nails. The duo..

published on 10/12/15 3:41 PM

Touring Sofia vicinity riding on a scooter

Riding on a scooter and taking a tour in the vicinity of Sofia is for those citizens and guests of the city who enjoy spending their leisure time in interesting ways. Two young men – Ivailo Notev and Bogdan Dimitrov, who have loved scooters for a long..

published on 9/26/15 10:05 AM

Cultural tourism compensates for losses of low-budget sea destinations

Despite the reflux of Russian, German, English and Scandinavian tourists, Bulgaria’s tourist branch marks a 2 percent growth due to the numerous festivals, held in July and August, the Ministry of Tourism informs. The incomes from tourism within..

published on 9/20/15 9:25 AM

First festival of yoghurt in Rhodope Mountain

The Rhodope village of Momtchilovtsi hosted on September 10 – 13 the first festival of yoghurt. Old recipes are preserved at the village and during the fest its visitors had the chance to taste original, homemade products. At the same time..

published on 9/18/15 2:20 PM

Blue Stones Natural Park above Sliven – meeting point of tourists with campers

The Blue Stones Natural Park above the town of Sliven, Southeast Bulgaria enjoys the interest of Belgian and German tourists, who are not organized in advance by a tour operator. Local people are happy with the fact and notice that most..

published on 9/16/15 1:03 PM

The Long Goodbye - the price of collective irresponsibility in tourism

The unresolved issues that have been accumulating for years and left unheeded by the government are the reason for this year’s extremely weak tourist season. In late August, pessimism pervades the sector as people talk about bankruptcies of..

published on 8/27/15 1:34 PM

Following the meanders of Arda River

There is a place in the vicinity of the town of Madjarovo, close to Borislavtsi village in the Rhodopes where guests can take a break from reality and imbibe positive energy. This is the place they can kayak down Arda River. In this section,..

published on 8/18/15 1:15 PM