You can visit Sofia for its culture, Plovdiv for the colorful architecture of its Old Town, or Varna for its beaches, but you'd be wise to make your way into the mountains to discover the true beauty ...

In my opinion, Bulgaria is one of Europe's most overlooked nations. Vacationers who select Bulgaria often overlook the country's other natural wonders in favor of its Black Sea shoreline. However, ...

RILA MOUNTAINS, Bulgaria (Reuters) – Lilya Ivanova, a 29-year-old Bulgarian psychologist, glows with joy. She has just finished a ritual dance along with some 2,500 white-clad followers of the ...

It is part of the EU’s Natura 2000 network Brussels - The European Commission is taking Bulgaria to the Court of Justice of the EU over its failure to protect unique habitats and important bird ...

Whether biking, hiking, skiing or swimming is your thing, we take a look at the best ways to explore Bulgaria's ranges and peaks in 2022 with their breathtaking scenery away from the organised masses.

Paul is a writer specialising in hiking, adventure travel, wildlife and history, and is the host of the podcast History’s Greatest Cities. Having worked in travel publishing for over 25 years, ...

Samokov, BULGARIA — One of the special things about the Cherni Iskar valley, in the shadow of the Rila Mountains of Bulgaria, is the population of storks that descend upon it every spring. They are ...