Category Archives: Rustic idyll

Rezovo, Bulgaria – the village, the river and the sea

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Rezovo is the southernmost settlement on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. There, the Rezovska River, which forms the border between Bulgaria and the Republic of Turkey, flows into the Black Sea. From Rezovo, a wonderful panorama opens up to the … Continue reading →

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

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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

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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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Mandritsa: the Albanian village in the Rhodopes, Bulgaria

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Mandritsa is quite a small village in Eastern Rhodopes. We went there during the first day of our Rhodope adventure, which we called “The Rhodope Highway”. We were full of energy and thirsty for sights and new experiences.

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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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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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