Kancho Shipkov (Sofia) - My name is Kancho Shipkov. I am a professional outdoor, adventure and tour guide, ambassador of the unique Bulgarian nature, culture and tradition.
Marin (Troyan) - My name is Marin Sirakov. I was born in 1985 in Cherny Osam - beautiful Bulgarian village in the feet of the Stara planina mountain.
Patrick (Varna) - My name is Patrick and I am a personal independent tour guide based in Varna, Bulgaria. I work with small groups up to a maximum of 4 people in order to give a perfect and exclusive service to each one of my customers! I offer 1-Day general tours of Varna, the Black Sea coast and the Bulgarian country side, Cultural tours, Monastery trips, Wine tasting tours, Bulgaria round trip tours, Thracian heritage tours, 'Roman Bulgaria' and 'Roman Serbia' tours, Antique Bulgaria tour and also adventure tours including my special Harpooning tour, Mountain biking and hiking, Fishing, Bird watching, Yachting and Diving etc.
Traditional Christmas Hog Roast (Troyan) - Join us in the Troyan Balkan mountains for a special Christmas 2 day tour! Experience a traditional family feast with your friends and take part in an old Bulgarian tradition!Day 1: Departure to the village of Oreshak you will be accommodated in a typical Bulgarian house - 'Popovi' guest house - gorgeous place with sunny rooms, garden and really friendly owners! The place has also got another name 'Papa Bear' guest house due to endless abundance of home cooked food and home made drinks on the table. Same day we will visit the Troyan Monastery (the third largest and most significant monastery in Bulgaria), The National Arts and Crafts Exhibition (the only place in Bulgaria where master-craftsmen from all over the country display their work) and the private gallery of the famous Veska Hadjiiska - one of the best Bulgarian craftsmen working on wood.
Zelenikovsky Monastery (Troyan) - Zelenikovsky MonasteryThe Zelenikovsky Monastery is situated in the wonderful plase of name Zelenikovets (the green place). It is on 15km far from toun of Troian by car and another 3 hours by feed along the pleasure path with beautiful nature with a nice mountai view.
Hiking tour (Troyan) - A complete hiking and trekking adventure that combines the best of Bulgaria! I offer half day, full day or several days guided walks not only in the Troyan Balkan, but all around Bulgaria. The degree of difficulty varies from a leisure walk in the forest to a several days climb of an alpine peak, so together we will choose the trek that is most suited for you and your friends or family.
Birdwatching in Bulgaria (Varna) - The 3 best birdwatching spots in Bulgaria for 3 days!Day 1: Drive north, direction Romanian border and stop by Shabla wetlands (Ferruginous Duck, Caspian Tern, Black-winged Stilt, Curlew Sandpiper, Marsh Sandpiper, Bee-eater, Roller, Hoopoe, Lesser Grey Shrike)Continue north to the famous Durankulak lake (Little Bittern, Purple Heron, Glossy Ibis, Great Egret, Ferrugiunous Duck, Stone-curlew, Whiskered Tern, Paddyfield Warbler, Calandra Lark). Overnight.
CAPITAL CITY OF Bulgaria: Sofia LANGUAGE OF Bulgaria: Bulgarian CURRENCY OF Bulgaria: Lev (BGL) COMMENTS ABOUT Bulgaria: Bulgaria is a country in Eastern Europe on the western side of the Black Sea. Cities : Sofia (capital), Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Rousse, Vratsa, Shumen, Veliko Turnovo, Sliven, Smolyan, Belogradchik, Kurdzhali, Velingrad, Gabrovo, Kazanluk, Asenovgrad, Melnik, Nesebar, Sozopol, Bansko, Semkovo, Yambol Best Places : Koprivshtitsa, Pamporovo, Rila, Balkan Visas / Passport : No visa is required for entry for citizens of the EU, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Electricity : 220V/50Hz (European plug) Calling Code : +359 Time Zone : UTC+2
The Bulgars, a Central Asian Turkic tribe, merged with the local Slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, but by the end of the 14th century the country was overrun by the Ottoman Turks. Northern Bulgaria attained autonomy in 1878 and all of Bulgaria became independent in 1908. Having fought on the losing side in both World Wars, Bulgaria fell within the Soviet sphere of influence and became a People's Republic in 1946. Communist domination ended in 1990, when Bulgaria held its first multiparty election since World War II and began the contentious process of moving toward political democracy and a market economy while combating inflation, unemployment, corruption, and crime. Today, reforms and democratization keep Bulgaria on a path toward eventual integration into the EU. The country joined NATO in 2004. CLIMATE OF Bulgaria: temperate; cold, damp winters; hot, dry summers RELIGION OF Bulgaria: Bulgarian Orthodox 82.6%, Muslim 12.2%, Roman Catholic 1.7%, Jewish 0.1%, Protestant, Gregorian-Armenian, and other 3.4% (1998) POPULATION OF Bulgaria: 7,517,973 (July 2004 est.)> ECONOMY OVERVIEW OF Bulgaria: Bulgaria, a former communist country striving to enter the European Union, has experienced macroeconomic stability and strong growth since a major economic downturn in 1996 led to the fall of the then socialist government. As a result, the government became committed to economic reform and responsible fiscal planning. A $300 million stand-by agreement negotiated with the IMF at the end of 2001 has supported government efforts to overcome high rates of poverty and unemployment.
My name is Patrick and I am a personal independent tour guide based in Varna, Bulgaria. I work with small groups up to a maximum of 4 people in order to give a perfect and exclusive service to each one of my customers! Join me on my tours and you will see the real Bulgaria - as only a native can show you!