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July 29, 2022

5 Tips on Visiting The Fascinating World of Butterflies in the Regional Natural History Museum of Plovdiv

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In the midst of the butterfly season, learn more about these magnificent insect species that can be spotted in Bulgaria! I prepared this post after my excursion to the Regional Natural History Museum of Plovdiv. Why include it in your list of Plovdiv attractions? It’s the only museum in the country where you can interact with gorgeous butterflies. Learn 5 useful tips before visiting the Regional Natural History Museum of Plovdiv: Organize a visit Entrance to the Plovdiv Regional Natural History Museum is every 30 minutes. The maximum number of […]

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July 9, 2022

Typical Dishes for a Tasty Weekend: Potato Pancakes – Ukrainian Cuisine & Lyutenitsa Sauce – Bulgarian Cuisine – 2022

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There are dishes for festive and daily occasions, and some for enjoyable weekends – when there is no need to go anywhere, and all family is engaged in cooking. For our Bulgarian-Ukrainian family, the most frequent choices for this season are Lyutenitsa, a typical tomato sauce of Bulgarian cuisine, and Deruny, traditional potato pancakes in Ukrainian cuisine. Ukrainian cuisine & Bulgarian cuisine: a perfect mix of vegetables In their familiar forms, both dishes (summer highlights of Ukrainian cuisine and Bulgarian cuisine:) date back to the 30s years of the 20th […]

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June 26, 2022

How Functions and what Offers Istanbul Free Walking Tour 2022

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What better way to experience such an original place as Istanbul than to walk through it with someone who knows the culture, history and people? The growing number of Istanbul free walking tours as relatively safe types of entertainment is one of the positive consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for art, food, and history lovers. The post covers the financial, organization and varieties of guided Istanbul walks. Cost of ‘free’ walking tours Since the capital of Turkey is closer to Burgas than the Bulgarian capital city of Sofia, I try […]

Сезонът на розите: 7 най-красивите места за посещение в България + карта
June 6, 2022

The season of roses: 7 best places to visit in Bulgaria + map

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June in Bulgaria is the month of the rose, the main flower symbol. And many gorgeous rose landscapes become must-visit places in Bulgaria. With this post, I share information on the most beautiful locations with roses in Bulgaria, where one can take pictures up to November. Bulgaria is one of the biggest rose-oil producers in the world, and a country that has been closely related to the beautiful flower for centuries. These days, flowers are starting to bloom in their wide varieties, and this beauty is celebrated with the Festival […]

5 Must See Exciting Attractions of Malaga Atarazanas Market
May 13, 2022

5 Must-See Exciting Attractions of Málaga, Spain

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The unforgettable sightseeing tour in Málaga (Spain) begins from Málaga Airport where the arrived visitors encounter the vertical gardens. It’s amazing how smartly the recovering from the long-lasting pandemic city integrated ecological ideas into their environments. Consider exploring other fun Málaga sights: The Atarazanas Market, Málaga’s Roman Theatre, Málaga Cathedral and the Soho Street Art district! Málaga Airport With its innovative vertical gardens, Malaga Airport is definitely one of the most interesting attractions of Malaga. With over 20 plant species, the massive green panels all over the terminal building represent […]

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May 2, 2022

Welcome the new season of free sand sculpture workshops 2022 in Burgas!

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A sleeping overweight mermaid, a gigantic elephant, a set of castles, animals and people’s heads made part of the first of this season’s free sand art workshops on the Burgas beach (Bulgaria). With this art initiative, twice a week, sand artists Remy and Paul Hoggard bring together people of different ages and nationalities in creative masterclasses. Every Saturday and Sunday, the area next to Baywatch turns the Burgas beach into an outdoor laboratory with an exhibition. Sand and seawater are the materials for everyone who wants to make their own […]

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April 22, 2022

Connecting with Saints through Apps

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On the eve of Orthodox Easter, the post explores how powerful invisible forces – religious narratives – shape our lives with special apps and communities created to deepen one’s spiritual beliefs or expand cultural values. Developing role models For most people, the Easter season is the only time of the year to think about the sacred. A visit to a church, consumption of a traditional dish, or simply a Facebook liking of an Easter post is the frequent expressions of that seasonal religiosity. Connecting with saints through apps (e.g. Online […]

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March 1, 2022

Greeting Spring with Martenitsa: a Bulgarian Lucky Charm at Burgas Fair, 2022

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Every year spring in Bulgaria begins with seasonal fairs where only one thing is on sale – the Martenitsa. It is a pagan decoration used to attract good luck and celebrate the arrival of storks and spring. The post will cover the latest trends noticed in the Burgas markets regarding the sale of martenitsa. The traditional Martenitsa is a small red and white cotton bracelet or a brooch in the shape of two dolls, one depicting a white male and the other a red female. However, every year Bulgarian artisans […]

4 useful sources for self-made athens street art tour
February 16, 2022

4 Useful Sources for Self-Made Athens Street Art Tour 2022

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Learn to read the mural painting of the Greek Capital with 4 online sources: a short video, an academic paper, a book and an online map. By mapping your Athens street art tour, you’ll better feel the spirit of the city and understand why creativity and crisis in the Greek capital are tightly interwoven. Colourful Expressions of Crisis Many European cities that are famous for their street art quarters have a bohemian atmosphere there, highlighted by hippie shops and restaurants. It’s not the case for Athens street art where artists […]

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January 28, 2022

‘Cultural Insights into Conservation Volunteer Bird Watching Holidays in Bulgaria. It’s Not Only About Birds’

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This book is a collaborative guide to conservation holidays in Bulgaria focused on volunteering, bird watching and protection of birds habitats. Over 10 conservation projects in different Bulgarian regions, in which I participated personally! part of my ethnographic project, my book was among the 11 best Bulgarian ecological initiatives supported by the Open Society Institute – Sofia and the Open Society Foundations through the Bulgarian Fund for Women. Based on 30 interviews: Birding & Conservation The word ‘collaborative’ implies that the book is based on 30 interviews with participants of […]

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