From the noisy kitchens of London restaurants with Michelin stars to a village hidden in the forests of the Rhodope Mountains, Petko Sharankov's path is full of twists and turns. After living for many years in the British capital where he mastered the..
At the foot of the forest park of Momchilgrad in the Rhodope Mountains the second edition of Farmfest "Momchilgrad" is taking place. The Farmer's Festival offers visitors delicious Rhodope dishes, an introduction to local animals and breeds, craft..
On Saturday , the minimum temperatures in Bulgaria will be between 4 and 9°C, in the valleys around and below zero, in Sofia - 0°C. Cloudiness will increase and thicken from the west during the day. Maximum temperatures will range from 17 °C to 22°C,..
Somewhere in the foothills of the Eastern Rhodopes, just 100 meters from the Bulgarian border with Greece, lies the village of Kushla . Not so long ago - in the 1970s - its population numbered over 300 people, but today only 22 pensioners live here, says..
Its inhabitants call it the "Little Switzerland of the Rhodopes" because of the incredible nature that surrounds it and the good living conditions. Babyak is not the typical remote and deserted Bulgarian village, but an example to follow. Therefore, the..
The Bulgarian ski season is shaping up to be a success, workers in the industry are unanimous. The snowy winter, at least for now, gives reason for optimism, as does the number of bookings in Bulgarian resorts. In practice, the two military conflicts -..
Two new railroad cars for the transport of bicycles and ski equipment will be attached to the Rhodope narrow-gauge railway train, beloved by Bulgarians and foreign tourists. Starting from November 4, every Saturday and Sunday, the..
The declared partial state of emergency remains in force in the municipality of Chepelare in the Rhodope Mountains due to the large fire near the village of Hvoina. During the night, teams of the fire department were on duty at the site, and the..
The Arda River rises in the vicinity of the village of Gorna Arda, near the Bulgarian border with Greece, and winds its way through the beautiful valleys and canyons of the mid-section ofthe majestic Rhodope Mountains. The views of the hills..
Steven Proctor comes from Newbourne - a small town in the southern part of Great Britain. By profession he is a mechanical engineer, and by residence he is now a resident of the Rhodope Mountains and, more precisely, a resident of the Rhodope..
