When I was researching the Maritsa River and deciding where to find a nice place to walk, I noticed on the maps, a large rectangular pool of water. Upon closer inspection, I realized that Plovdiv has a state-of-the-art rowing facility. Knowing nothing about rowing, I wandered over there yesterday to explore the area. And what …
I did it! Or as close to doing it as I could get. I climbed and hiked up all 6 hills in Plovdiv. Originally, there were 7 hills, however one was used to create most of the roads in the older parts of town. My last one to conquer was the climb up to the …
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 …
Being a budget traveller, I am always on the lookout for free things to do in every destination I go to. Spending weeks instead of days in places, allows me to discover things that I would not normally find on a short trip. Here are 6 more free things to do in Plovdiv that I …
I would be remiss if I did not make a post about the beautiful doors of Plovdiv. My admiration and love of doors and windows has been a passion for a long time. Like meeting a person for the first time, and looking at their eyes, doors and windows are the eyes of the building. …
I wrote a post a few days ago, outlining things that I wish I had known about before I arrived in the city. Knowing these may have helped my adjustment somewhat. Here are 5 more tips when visiting Plovdiv, that may provide useful to someone. Weather Its hot. Really hot. Yes, I looked at the …
One thing I was not prepared for in Plovdiv, was the number of bugs! I did my research before choosing this beautiful city, but no where did I see or read mention about all of the bugs I would encounter. Beware of the bugs in Bulgaria, the sheer number and size of these insects is …
Before I arrived in Bulgaria, I had done research about things to do and see, but I wasn’t really prepared for what if feels like to live here short term. I didn’t know what to expect on a basic level. Here are 5 tips for visiting Plovdiv, things I have noticed after being here for …
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 …
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 …
On the topic of accommodation again, I want to jot down some information about what I learned after booking my Airbnb rental in Rome. In a previous post, I listed the 5 features that I look for when renting a flat in a new destination. Because of the high costs of Rome, I was unable …
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 …
Bulgaria is known for its glorious roses and the making of rose oil. Walking around the city, I notice roses everywhere, and have taken so many photos, I have created a post. But what about all of the other floral varieties? Here are some of the prettiest flowers in Plovdiv that I have seen thus …
The city of Plovdiv was built on seven hills. Only six remain however, as one was used to create many of the roads we walk and drive upon today. I have made it my aim to climb each of the hills, and today I conquered another. The highest hike, Youth Hill is definitely worth the …
On a trip into Old Town in Plovdiv, I decided to explore a house that I had not visited before. Although this home is one of the precious Bulgarian Revival Houses of the 18th & 19th centuries, it is not a museum per say. Instead, it is being used to exhibit an enormous collection of …
In a previous life, I bought and sold antiques and collectibles. One of my favourite things was the category of old medical equipment. Not only was it quite rare, but the pieces themselves are so unusual and archaic. Wandering through Old Town, I came upon curiosities in the Hippocrates Pharmacy Museum. The contents took me …
There are so many ancient Roman ruins in Plovdiv, it is a history lovers delight. One such place that cannot be missed on a visit to the city, is the beautiful Roman theatre of Philippopolis located in Old Town. Brief History This magnificent theatre was built during the 1st century AD and accommodated 5,000 – …
I discovered a market in Plovdiv today. I have such an affinity for shopping and perusing local markets, I knew I would find at least one here. This used to be only one day a week, however now everyday is the Thursday Market except Sundays. Getting There Not hard to find at all. Google is …
If you are a lover or an admirer of ancient roman history, have I got a treat for you. On a visit to the Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis, I was absolutely blown away by the quality and quantity of preserved history. Not only are you witness to incredible mosaic floors, you are inside a state-of-the-art …
In Old Town, there is a concentration of Bulgarian Revival houses and one of these is Stambolyan House. The Bulgarian artist Dimitar Kirov resided in this home in the 1960’s. In the 80’s and 90’s the house was used as a cultural hub of sorts, for artists of the city. Today, Stambolyan is full of …