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.
Hiking Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains: A Week on the Trails
Spend six days hiking Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains, from remote villages and Cold War border trails to wildflower meadows, bear tracking and some incredible mountain scenery.