Bulgaria is one of the least traveled countries in Europe. You won’t see it gracing the covers of popular travel magazines. Now and then, you might find some drone videos featuring beautiful nature and an influencer or two passing by to cover popular festivals in superficial videos. Most of the time, when I see the touristy content about my country of origin I cringe. The cultural gap between the East and the West is too big. The attempt to present Bulgaria as a Westernised place or an “authentic travel destination” is understandable, but in my view it does not reflect the reality.

I left Bulgaria in 2010 and have since wanted to share much about our culture, history, cuisine and give travel tips to the few adventurers interested in visiting. Like many people who have left their home, I’ve been through an identity crisis for years. My view of the country is ever evolving, but I finally reached a place where I’m comfortable sharing photos and stories that feel deeply personal to me. With these articles, I intend to show you not only the beauty, but also the less polished side of the country. I’ll do my best to be as objective as possible, to check all facts and add citations where applicable.

You might be wondering why would I translate these articles in Bulgarian. I’ve decided to do it because approximately 2.5-3 million Bulgarians live abroad. To put this into perspective, the country population is about 6.8 million. Many people share the same life experience as me: we have a cosmopolitan soul, but we never had the opportunity to fully explore, connect and get to know our own country of origin. As such, this blog might be of use to Bulgarians abroad seeking a connection to their roots. Or at least, I hope so.

My articles about Bulgaria

The below articles are equally available in French and Bulgarian. Lisez en français ici. Прочетете на български език тук.