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, …
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 …
Having been here for over a month now, I have walked extensively around many parts of the city. Being a huge fan of street art and graffiti, I look for it everywhere. Most of what I have seen has been centred in or near the pedestrian walk, through the centre of town. If you admire …
My admiration of street art has been blossoming here in Bulgaria. There is an area called the Kapana District that is full of street art and murals. Just about every little street I wander down, I see unique paintings. But there is also a lot of graff. Let’s look at the graffiti in Plovdiv. Tags …
If you are a budget conscious traveller like myself, you may be searching for free things to see and do in each place you plan to visit. Now that I have been here for just about a month, let me tell you about 6 free things to do in Plovdiv that I would not want …
I saw the foundations for a stage being erected last week and a huge sign went up shortly there after. Everything is in Bulgarian of course, which I cannot decipher, but the dates showed as June 14-18. Last night I went to check things out at what I think is called the Kapana Fest in …