The city of Yambol really isn't all about Kabile anymore, in fact, there's everything from paint-balling and vineyard tours, to elegant dining and post-impressionist art - the secret is just knowing where to look! While Yambol might not have the beaches of Burgas, Sofia’s capital status, or even Plovdiv’s hipster scene, it still has … Continue reading 7 Surprisingly Great Things to do in Yambol
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Forest-Bathing in Bulgaria
Have you ever noticed how much more relaxed and happy you feel after being out in a natural environment? All around you; the smells, sights, sounds and touch of nature? If you have, then you won’t be surprised to learn, it’s actually ‘a thing.’ Developed in Japan in the 80s, ‘Shinrin-yoku,’ or more commonly known … Continue reading Forest-Bathing in Bulgaria
Freshwater Fishing on the Tundzha River
The Tundzha is Bulgaria's second largest river after the Maritza. It begins in the Stara Planina mountains in central Bulgaria and flows through the towns of Sliven, Yambol, Elhovo to Srem and then onward to Turkey. The river around Srem is prized for its sports fishing and natural beauty, and fishermen congregate in the area … Continue reading Freshwater Fishing on the Tundzha River
The Erkesia Wall: Bulgaria’s Own Game of Thrones
Although George R. R. Martin, creator of the hit-series, 'Game of Thrones,' says he modeled his infamous 'Wall' on Hadrian's wall in the UK, yet, he may well have imagined something even more impressive had he known of Bulgaria's Erkesia Wall. Bigger, longer, more intimidating- the medieval Erkesia wall was constructed during the ninth-century … Continue reading The Erkesia Wall: Bulgaria’s Own Game of Thrones