I didn’t know this before I arrived, but cute little Nessebar is home to over 40 churches! There are more churches per capita here than any where else in the world! And they are beautiful and unique. Here are 5 churches of Old Nessebar that I think warrant a closer look. Christ Pantocrator Church Built …
Being based in Nessebar, Bulgaria for a few weeks has given me the ability to explore the surrounding areas. One such, is the little resort town of Ravda which is located up the coast. It takes me 45 minutes to walk there, beach-combing on the way up and discovering the town on the way back. …
Yeppers! How cool is that? The very first day I walked to Nessebar South Beach, I discovered them. Since then, I have been exploring various areas along this part of the coast of the Black Sea, just to frolic in the amazing sand dunes of Bulgaria! A Rare Phenomena Covering an area of about 10 …
Often referred to as the Pearl of the Black Sea, Old Nessebar is an incredibly beautiful and historic town situated in the Burgas Province of Bulgaria. The biggest reason for my visit to this area of Bulgaria in fact, was to see this remarkable ancient city. Brief History Originally a Thracian settlement, Nessebar was overtaken …
For my long walk this morning, I decided it was going to be a beach day. Having already visited Nessebar South Beach a couple of times, I was curious about the beaches to the north of the city. I found 3 beautiful beaches near Nessebar that are just as lovely as South Beach. Rich Beach …
Thank the heavens above, I did not choose SB as a destination with which to explore this coastal area. I took a long walk this morning, more than three hours. I explored the beach for half of that time and the main strip for the other. Here are my first impressions of Sunny Beach Bulgaria. …
I went to the little corner store on the day of my arrival in Nessebar and as expected, the prices were a little elevated. But I was able to gather a few things. Requiring a larger stock for the kitchen I searched for a bigger supermarket. There are a couple of Lidl’s but not close …
Having taken the train down to the coast, I am desperate to have a look at the Black Sea. It would seem, after having a tremendous heat wave for the past three weeks, my first full day here is full of cloud cover. 😂 That’s okay though, I’m still going to head to Nessebar South …
This is the second half of my land journey getting to my new destination. My fingers got the better of me and the initial post was just too long. I want to provide a detailed account because information was so difficult for me to find online prior to this trip. I rode on the Bulgarian …
It is that time again, I am changing locations! Yippee!! I am ready to escape the city and head to the beach. We have been suffering here in Plovdiv, with this heat wave that has landed on Europe. For the last three weeks, it has been over 30 degrees Celsius, many days over 35. I …
Walking down the main pedestrian strip of ‘Glavnata’ in Plovdiv is a must for any visitor to the city. Veer off to one side of this street at the mosque, and you may just find yourself exploring Kapana District ‘The Trap’ as it is known. In this area, were for centuries, the tailors, crafts people, …
When you do as much walking as I do, you can cover a lot of area. One thing that has amazed me here, is the amount of interesting public art around Plovdiv. Not just beautifying the tourist areas, but all around the city. Decorating Buildings There are numerous buildings here, all from a specific era, …
When I’m scrolling through social media, I always slow down and look at the posts about street fashion. I find it super interesting, to see the various levels of fashion and style expressed in different countries. Here is a small sampling of what people are wearing in Plovdiv Bulgaria. Shops When I arrived in Plovdiv, …
The longer I am travelling and booking accommodation, the clearer it becomes, just what kind of space works for me. I have had experience with two places now that were set up with the living area being shared by everyone, and only the bedroom and bathroom were private. While this does have its benefits, here …
Yesterday, I wrote a lengthy part uno of my trip to the museum in Plovdiv, out near the Airport. In that post, you will find detailed instructions on how to get there if you have no access to a vehicle. Today, part dos, I’ll let you geek out at the Aviation Museum through my photographs. …
When I read a couple of weeks ago, that there was an aviation museum near the city, I made it a goal to go see it. I am a huge lover of planes and all things aviation. Finding it difficult, but persevering none the less, I was able to figure out a way to get …
One day, I was walking around, exploring the area far beyond the tourist zone. In the distance I could see this massive white structure that I decided to investigate on another day. Well, today was that day. What I found was the Fraternal Barrow Memorial Complex or sometimes nicknamed the ‘Brotherly Mound’. Brief History Only …
As a budget traveller I don’t eat out very often. This is perhaps one of the biggest downfalls for me whilst travelling on a budget. In order to sample the local food, I purchase things from markets, and pick up local snacks. I can bring these treats home and supplement them with fresh veg and …
This post will not be about the beautiful ancient Roman Theatre or the Stadium of Philippopolis. Nor will it cover the various parts of the Roman Forum near Central Square. On my walks-a-bout town, I have discovered various other amazing ancient ruins around Plovdiv that I wanted to share. Fortress Walls in Vitosha Street While …
Being an avid photographer of doors, windows doesn’t come as much of a stretch. Normally, I gather a few pictures of windows as I travel, but here I have amassed lot! There are just so many beautiful windows in Plovdiv. Decoration Many of the buildings here in the city are incredibly decorative. Having such a …