Tolstoyan Bulgaria, The Village of Yasna Polyana
I’ll be honest, I didn’t know a lot about Leo Tolstoy until I learned about Yasna Polyana in Bulgaria. Of course I knew about the… Read More »Tolstoyan Bulgaria, The Village of Yasna Polyana
Katak, Bulgarian Roasted Red Pepper Appetizer (So Easy!)
I recently did a deep dive into all the best and most famous Bulgarian foods, and I stumbled across: Katak. I had never heard of… Read More »Katak, Bulgarian Roasted Red Pepper Appetizer (So Easy!)
Vasil Levski, The Man, the Myth, and the Mystery About His Grave
Vasil Levski was a Bulgarian revolutionary who fought for independence from the Ottoman Empire. He died by hanging on February 18, 1873 and is still… Read More »Vasil Levski, The Man, the Myth, and the Mystery About His Grave
What is Bulgaria Best Known For? Fun Facts and Claims to Fame
Bulgaria is most famous for being the second oldest country in Europe (after San Marino), and for their dairy products like white cheese and yogurt.… Read More »What is Bulgaria Best Known For? Fun Facts and Claims to Fame
Stamen Grigorov, The Man Who Brought Us Yogurt (While Trying to Cure Tuberculosis!)
What do yogurt and tuberculosis have in common? Time under the microscope of modern day hero Stamen Grigorov! Who is this unsung hero, and why… Read More »Stamen Grigorov, The Man Who Brought Us Yogurt (While Trying to Cure Tuberculosis!)
Slow Travel Retirement Adventures (Couple Tells All!)
Lots of us dream of traveling in retirement, but not many make it happen full time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Craig Hammell, who… Read More »Slow Travel Retirement Adventures (Couple Tells All!)
Is Bulgaria in the EU? (Their Membership & Schengen Explained)
The EU is a confusing beast! The name implies a “European Union” but in reality, only about half of the countries in Europe are members.… Read More »Is Bulgaria in the EU? (Their Membership & Schengen Explained)
Bulgarian White Cheese (And Why You Can’t Call It Feta!)
If there is one food that you are guaranteed to see on your very first day in Bulgaria, it’s their cheese! This crumbly delight is… Read More »Bulgarian White Cheese (And Why You Can’t Call It Feta!)
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Easily Sofia’s most recognizable landmark, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral stands tall and proud in the center of a road of golden cobblestones. Although it’s not… Read More »Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Bulgarian Food: 33 Must-Try Balkan Dishes and Treats
We have traveled to Bulgaria several times, and have always been pleasantly surprised by the food. There are a few themes in Bulgarian cooking: Simple… Read More »Bulgarian Food: 33 Must-Try Balkan Dishes and Treats