Category Archives: Bulgaria

Five Unforgettable Places I Have Visited

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Rosemary Kneipp

When we discovered Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon recently, I added it to the list of places that have left an indelible mark on me because they were totally unexpected and totally overwhelming. At the same time, I was asked to … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Germany, Sightseeing | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

Monday’s Travel Photos – Plovdiv Old Town, Bulgaria

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

The history of Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second largest city after Sofia, spans 6,000 years and includes periods of Thracian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman occupation, all of which can be seen in its attractive architecture. The old town has been extensively … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Bulgaria | Tagged , | 5 Comments

Off to Plovdiv in Bulgaria

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

We leave our home exchange apartment in Sofia around 10 am. It’s a short walk to the central bus station. We go past a group of bystanders and see three men lying on their sides on the ground, hands handcuffed … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Bulgaria, Restaurants, Travelling | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Monday’s Travel Photos – Sofia off the beaten track

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

When visiting a new city, I’m always on the lookout for things I haven’t seen anywhere else or that catch my attention because they are unexpected. Sofia provided lots of opportunities! If you have enjoyed reading this, don’t forget to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bulgaria, Travel photos | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Fabulous Rila Monastery and Boyana Church in Bulgaria

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

We’re debating about a day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery because it’s a 2 to 2 ½ hour bus trip each way (120 K) but various friends have encouraged us to go and the photos are certainly encouraging. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Bulgaria, Sightseeing, Travelling, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

Our Free Sofia Tour

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

Having walked our feet off exploring Sofia in the morning, we’ve come home to recuperate. After a couple of hours, I notice a leaflet on the dining  table of our home exchange hosts advertising free English-speaking tours  of Sofia every … Continue reading →

Posted in Bulgaria, Sightseeing | Tagged , | 5 Comments

Feeling more at home in Sofia

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

The sky is a stunning blue although the temperatures have dropped a little. We go directly to the imposing church of St Nedelya, just across from the statue of Sofia and the little church of St Petka, with the School … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Bulgaria, Food, Sightseeing | Tagged , , | 13 Comments

Sofia – Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Saint Sofia

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

We wake up very late and I am relieved that my toe is no longer swollen and painful. I can now move it which is reassuring. The Nurofen, the three ice-cold foot baths and not going out for dinner and … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Bulgaria, Restaurants, Sightseeing | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Sofia – Third impressions

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

The starting point for our third walking tour of Sofia is the Archeology Museum opposite the Presidential Palace and the changing of the guard which I described in my Second Impressions of Sofia. The oldest museum in Bulgaria (formerly the … Continue reading →

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...
Posted in Bulgaria, Restaurants, Sightseeing | Tagged , | 6 Comments