An Evening with a Eurasian Brown Bear in Bulgaria

I knew Eurasian brown bears lived in Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains, but actually seeing one seemed pretty unlikely. Then one simple question to our hiking guide changed my plans for the evening.
2 Days in Plovdiv, Bulgaria: Old Town, Roman Ruins & Kapana

I spent two days exploring Plovdiv’s colorful Old Town, Roman ruins, Kapana, ancient hills and some unexpected street art along the way.
8 Days in Portugal: Hiking the Fishermen’s Trail (Rota Vicentina)

Eight days, five villages, countless cliffs and beaches. Hiking Portugal’s Fisherman’s Trail along the Rota Vicentina was rugged, beautiful, and unforgettable—here’s the full journey.