Today marks one year since I left Canada on this adventure. I didnโt know what to expect, or how long I would last out in this big, beautiful and daunting world. I have not only survived, but thrived in most instances. On my one year travel anniversary, I want to let everyone know I am …
6 Free Things to Do & See in Varna
I only have one day in Varna, but I can already tell it is a city that I will be returning to. The vibes are young, fresh and creative here. I spent the day, getting lost in the older part of town, my preferred area. Here are 6 free things to do & see in …
First Impressions of Varna Bulgaria
Today was a travel day for me. I am leaving Bulgaria tomorrow and needed to situate myself closer to the airport. In order to do this, I had to take two buses to reach the coastal city of Varna. After my arrival and a horrendous bag drag to get to my hotel, I went for …
This Girl Loves Nessebar Beach
I have been on location for a couple of weeks now. Exploring the area around Nessebar has been fantastic. The vibes here are great, very light, soft and free of stress. People have travelled to this area of Bulgaria for their holidays and are relaxed. Having been to 9 different beaches here so far, this …
5 Free Things to Do in Nessebar
Besides the obvious draw which is Old Nessebar itself, and its ancient cobblestone streets full of ruins and churches, there are many more things to experience in the area. Here are 5 free things to do in Nessebar if you are on a budget and curious about the vicinity. Nessebar South Beach With Sunny Beach …
5 Churches of Old Nessebar
I didnโt 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 …
The Little Resort Town of Ravda
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. …
Amazing Sand Dunes in Bulgaria
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 …
The Pearl of the Black Sea
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 …
3 Beautiful Beaches Near Nessebar
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 …
First Impressions of Sunny Beach Bulgaria
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. …
Nessebar South Beach on a Stormy Day
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. ๐ Thatโs okay though, Iโm still going to head to Nessebar South …