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Hiking Romania’s Fagaras Mountains: Avrig Lake and Scara Peak
If you're looking for an adventure, then the Fagaras Mountains in Romania are for you! We discovered this beautiful, challenging 21km route which offers stunning views into the valley as well as dramatic mountain vistas, waterfalls and a glacial lake.
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6 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a country filled with beautiful architecture, unique natural environments and rich cultural traditions. Here are six fascinating facts that took us by surprise during our journey through Bulgaria!
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A love letter to (North) Macedonia: Part 2
A necessary Part 2 to A love letter to (North) Macedonia. The previous post ended up being longer than intended due to an outpouring of appreciation from me, so here is the second part!
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What Is So Good About… Gradishte Historic Park?
Bulgaria never ceases to amaze me! We made a random stop off at Gradishte Historic Landscape Park after leaving Melnik and we were so glad we did.
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The Mysteries of Melnik and Bulgaria’s Pyramids
When I first heard that Bulgaria had pyramids, I had to check them out! Here's what we found...
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An honest review of Bansko in May
Bansko is a small town on the outskirts of the Rila National Park. In winter, it is a prime destination for budget British ski holidays - not my usual criteria when picking a place to stay.
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Wear sunscreen, you idiot: hiking the Rila 7 lakes in spring, a cautionary tale.
The next chapter of the Bulgarian tale found us a few kilometers further down the road from Kyustendil, in Sapareva Banya, a town with great access to the Rila National Park. Sapareva Banya, as the name suggests, also has significant geothermal activity which you can both see and smell. For those that enjoy it, you can visit the spa which looks actually pretty nice.
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