Rhodopean Explorer
After the "Off the beaten track" tour, I was hooked. How could I not return to this beautiful country and explore more of it? So I came back for another adventure with Evo Danchev in 2019 to see more of South Bulgaria. Hidden gems like Thrakian Sanctuaries, sunrises over abandoned mountain villages are part of this tour. I am telling the stories of this adventure starting here on my blog.
For photos from my previous Bulgaria - Off the beaten track adventure, including the northern parts of Bulgaria, visit the Bulgaria - Off the beaten track gallery.
Read MoreFor photos from my previous Bulgaria - Off the beaten track adventure, including the northern parts of Bulgaria, visit the Bulgaria - Off the beaten track gallery.
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Find the story of this day <a href="https://blog.lilleulven.com/travelstories/rhodopean-explorer-bulgaria/hidden-gems-in-the-rhodope-mountains/" class="wsc_text" title="Hidden Gems of the Rhodope Mountains">here, on my blog</a>
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