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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.

Visit Stara Zagora, Bulgaria: 20 things to do in one of the oldest cities in the world

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Stara Zagora in Bulgaria is among the oldest cities in the world. You can walk there through a fully authentic Roman street at age 2,000+ years and it is in the heart of the today’s modern city.

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Staro Stefanovo and its impressive revival architecture

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Staro Stefanovo is a small village in the central part of Bulgaria. It was registered as an architectural reserve in 1983, because it kept the same feel as it did over 200 years ago during the Bulgarian Renaissance period. With … Continue reading →

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What is to be a travel blogger in Bulgaria

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A lot of people have asked me what is to be a travel blogger in Bulgaria or just blogger and what motivates me to do it. This is why I decided to share my thoughts, feelings and impressions as a … Continue reading →

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Aquae Calidae near Burgas – the power of the hot waters

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Aquae Calidae, also known as Therma or Thermopolis, is a new tourist site in Bulgaria. It is quite close to Burgas. During the Roman times the place functioned as a bath. Before that, it was used by the Thracians as … Continue reading →

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Saint Anastasia Island: exciting sea walk to one of the most beautiful Bulgarian islands

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The island of Saint Anastasia in the Burgas Bay is not only an interesting place to visit and an awesome day trip from Burgas, but it is also a real sea adventure. It is reached by boat, which docks on the … Continue reading →

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Top 17 things to do in Arbanassi – churches, museums, hiking and SPA

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Arbanassi is a charming little village near Veliko Tarnovo. You can marvel there at the seven beautifully preserved medieval churches that stand as a testament to the rich history of this hidden gem. The village’s traditional architecture, characterized by white … Continue reading →

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12 incredible sights in the heart of Strandzha Mountains

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At the end of last July we spent three wonderful days in the heart of Strandzha Mountains in the area of Malko Tarnovo. This was our second visit to the region. We were there 7 years ago. At that time, … Continue reading →

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The best 51 places to visit in Bulgaria

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Dear blog readers, this article is dedicated to the incredibly beautiful places to visit in Bulgaria! I have seen thousands of Bulgarian sites and, believe me, it was quite difficult to select a very few of them. In my humble … Continue reading →

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Chirpan Monastery “St. Athanasius”: the oldest monastery in Europe

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The monastery of St. Athanasius is one of the many places I have come across to. We were traveling on the Maritsa highway to the village of Mezek and we saw a road sign to the monastery. The plaque was … Continue reading →

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31 waterfalls in Bulgaria with easy access

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Bulgaria is a country rich not only in history and cultural traditions, but also in natural beauties. Among all of them, there is one kind of native attractions that I like a lot – waterfalls. Each one of them is … Continue reading →

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