All posts tagged: photography

Black sea beach, Bulgaria

Goodbye Summer

What better way to say goodbye to summer than with a long weekend at the beach. The last couple of years September has become my favourite time for a seaside holiday. This weekend, just like last year, I was in Sinemorets. It is a village […]

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Blossoming tree at Troyan Monastery

Sacred Beauty

There is something really enchanting about monasteries in the Balkans. Last week I did a day trip to Troyan Monastery. Religion can be a very personal and sensitive subject and I try not to publish photos of churches normally. But no matter what your religion is, I […]

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mountain river in Bulgaria

Wild Beach

When you hear ‘beach’ you imagine fine sand and crashing blue waves. Maybe you would not think of it right away, but river beaches are also great for summer. These photos are from a secret spot on  the mountain river that flows from the Balkan range in […]

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Country road in Bulgaria

Country Living

After my trip to Ireland I have been spending time in the country. My hometown is in a very remote area in the foot of the Balkan range. My family has a restored old Bulgarian house, which is just the perfect rustic retreat. All made […]

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Wrong Bar sign

Wrong Bar

You have to be Bulgarian to understand that an entire afternoon spent in a bar or cafe is never too long.  An afternoon like that was spent in the garden of the Wrong Bar with a friend, beer and food, two weeks ago.  The Wrong […]

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old house facade

Old Charm

Sofia has lost most of its old charm, as most of the old architecture was destroyed in WWII. However, here and there some elegant old houses remain.  There is something surreal in them, as they stand amid a city scape of shabby communist style apartment […]

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winter instagrams Sofia

Instagram City Walk

The end of winter is near, so I am using the opportunity to share some more winter photos of Sofia before we all get sick of the sight of snow.  After joining Instagram I have been even more inspired about photography – we all need […]

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skiing on Vitosha mountain

Ski Season

Do you ski? Do you like getting out of the city and a breath of fresh air? This is easy to do by just taking the ski lift up Vitosha mountain. It is right on the outskirts of the city and after just a short […]

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