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
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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 Cult of the Sun and Sakar’s Mysterious Solar Sanctuaries
Sakar's Sun Circles and Sun Sanctuaries Possibly dating back to as early as the 10th to 5th century BC, Sakar's Sun Sanctuaries are the oldest Thracian ritual sites in existence, in fact, some believe they predate the Thracian culture all together, but what was the cult of the sun and where did it come from? … Continue reading The Cult of the Sun and Sakar’s Mysterious Solar Sanctuaries
Konna Baza Sakar 