For my first venture into the city, and not knowing fully what to expect, I decided to stay in a hotel for a few days, just to get my feet wet. It was a wise decision and for a little splurge in price, I stayed in a lovely hotel on the beach. The Mandila Beach …
Rode on the Bulgarian Train Today
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 …
The Downside of Shared Common Space
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 …
The Amazing Hindliyan House
During visits into Old Town in Plovdiv, I decided to purchase entry into some of the houses that have been turned into museums. I wrote posts on Klianti House and Stambolyan House. But by far, the most complete and heavily decorated of all, is the amazing Hindliyan House. Brief History Old Town is full of …