Hiking trip through the Eastern Rhodopes
Report on the group hiking trip through the Eastern Rhodopes October 14 to 24, 2016 While most of Holland was enjoying their autumn break the six of us (from Flanders … Continue reading
10 Amazing Things You Didn’t Know About Bulgaria
By: Ellis Shuman ( Israeli author, book reviewer, and travel writer ) Bulgaria? Why visit Bulgaria? Bulgaria is a beautiful country, with majestic mountains, sandy beaches, picturesque villages, good food, … Continue reading
Wilderness and abandoned villages in Bulgaria
Wildernis en verlaten dorpenin Bulgarije – this article was published in the Dutch magazine NCN (jaargang 27, nr. 3, september 2014, page 50-53) which is a specialized magazine for members with … Continue reading
Three tons of mosquitoes and a struggle for sex
In Bulgaria twelve species of frogs occur, of which the most common are the green toad, the yellow-bellied toad and the marsh frog. The couple of green toads on … Continue reading
Perperikon seen from a different perspective
We started very early in the morning heading to the nature areas at and around the archeological site of Perperikon. Month of May is a lovely period to explore … Continue reading
Caterpillars procession in Eastern Rhodope
A procession of over 50 single caterpillars moving from a tree to tree in the Eastern Rhodopes, Bulgaria. We first thought it was a snake, but then saw it was … Continue reading
Adventures, wildlife and outdoor activities in Bulgaria and Wild Rhodope Mountains 