Author Archives: Eli Ivanova

About Eli Ivanova

I’m Eli Ivanova - travel blogger, passionate traveler, and author of hundreds of in-depth articles on tourism, along with five travel books dedicated to routes across Bulgaria. In 2014, I launched Drumivdumi.com, a personal project that steadily grew into one of Bulgaria’s most visited travel websites. Today, through BulgariaTravelVibes.com, I share my Bulgaria with the world — from iconic landmarks to hidden gems.

Ovech Fortress in Provadia: an interesting stop not far from the seaside

Ovech Fortress in Provadia was one of the places we planned to visit during our summer vacation more than 10 years ago. On the way to the sea, near the highway, not far from Varna, this historical landmark simply screamed … Continue reading →

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The picturesque Ropotamo Beach, which can only be reached on foot or by water

Ropotamo Beach is located at the mouth of the river of the same name and falls within the Ropotamo Nature Reserve, Bulgaria. In addition to the rich biodiversity, the reserve has many different sights – the Ropotamo River estuary, the … Continue reading →

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Sokolski monastery “Assumption of the Virgin Mary” – a very picturesque and holy place in the heart of the Balkans

Sokolski Monastery is one of my favorite Bulgarian monasteries. I have visited it many times and in different seasons. It is one of those places that never gets boring. Sokolski Monastery is known by several other names – Gabrovo Monastery, … Continue reading →

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The top 18 monasteries in Bulgaria that are old and still active

I have visited so many monasteries in Bulgaria in the recent years and I will continue to explore them, because each of them is unique, makes me feel with strong relation with the spiritual, and the most of them have … Continue reading →

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Zelenka beach, Northern Black Sea coast

Zelenka is a small picturesque bay with a rocky beach, located northwest of the rocky Cape Kaliakra and with a wonderful view of it. Zelenka beach is not very popular, but it is well known among the locals and on … Continue reading →

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Brashlyan village: rustic idyll, ageless beauty, and a rich history

Today I will take you for a walk in the village of Brashlyan, Bulgaria, one of the remarkable places we saw during two of our visits to the Strandzha Mountains. It is a peaceful and picturesque village that has been … Continue reading →

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20 reasons to visit Zlatograd, Bulgaria

Zlatograd is a picturesque and very lively Rhodope town, close to the border between Bulgaria and Greece. In recent times, it has become popular with its authentic Renaissance houses and the Ethnographic Area Complex. Quite a curious fact about Zlatograd … Continue reading →

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Skaklya waterfall in Bulgaria, all you need to know

There are three Skaklya waterfalls in Bulgaria or at least I am aware of three. About which one of them would you like to know? Well, read below, and you’ll see. Each Skaklya waterfall is a very nice idea for … Continue reading →

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Thracian sanctuary at Tatul: one of the 10 wonders of Bulgaria

The sanctuary near the village of Tatul is an ancient megalithic complex, mentioned as one of the most significant in Bulgarian lands. Some researchers believe that 3,500 years ago a Thracian king was buried there, and his tomb later began … Continue reading →

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Lakatnik Rocks ecotrail: imposing cliffs and incredible views

Lakatnik Rocks is a stone phenomenon in Bulgaria, not far from the capital Sofia. The view from the top of Lakatniк Rocks towards the Iskar Gorge will take your breath away. You can get there by a relatively easy eco-path. … Continue reading →

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