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Escape of the Week: Varna, Bulgaria
Blog: The Adventures of D - 1 February 2012
Escape of the Week: Varna, BulgariaBulgaria may not be the first place people think of to visit for a holiday. While the conversion doesn’t sound great (1USD equals roughly 1.50 Bulgarian Lev), the prices in [...]d travels 'round
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Powder snow: heavenly conditions
Blog: BanskoBlog - 26 January 2012
The snow came. And it came floating down imparting a wonderful stillness on the mountain. With such powder whoops of joy could be heard from the snowboarders. But it was a shame to see that not every skier was making the most of this fresh powder.
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How (Not) To Go Skiing On A Budget
Blog: Travels with a Nine Year Old - 25 January 2012
Someone once compared sailing to standing fully clothed under a cold shower burning ten pound notes. Which would, I guess, make skiing standing in a blizzard in fifteen layers of...
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Some Ill-Informed Observations On Bulgaria
Blog: Travels with a Nine Year Old - 21 January 2012
The last time I went to Central Europe, it was Eastern Europe, and it was Communist. The last two countries I visited – Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia – have gone the...
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Vagabond Hiker Scholar – Francis Tapon
Blog: Vagobond.com - 21 January 2012
If there is a modern day heir to the great traveler/scholar Ibn Batutta - I would say that Francis Tapon is the guy. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
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Snow report from the piste
Blog: BanskoBlog - 20 January 2012
Bansko snow conditions delivered another fine day. The occaisional worn patch, droping the conditions to a 8.5/10. So not perfect; but very good. The cloud cover is increasing as you see from the picture just taken at 17:25 outside SkiMania shop. A dramatic rise in temperature, so the town’s snow is melting.
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Snow Report: Video And Pictures From Piste To Bar
Blog: BanskoBlog - 15 January 2012
The Bansko snow report contains just video action from my GoPro helmet cam. Saturday and today saw some icy patches and exposed areas. Morning is best with the piste getting carved up by mid afternoon. It was cold too.
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Snow forecast: dump of the season
Blog: BanskoBlog - 6 January 2012
The Bansko snow arrived today; bringing much joy. The snow forecast looks also good for more snow on Sunday. Powder skiing now on. Even more snow on its way for Monday — so the rest of January is going to be great for taking a break for skiing in Bansko.
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Places to see in 2012 - Extended Edition
Blog: Hello, Pineapple? - 1 January 2012
In the January 2012 issue of Time Out Singapore I shared the best places to visit in 2012: Xinjiezhen, China; Guimarães, Portugal; London, England; Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada and The Mayan Riviera, Belize.
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Snow forecast: New Year treats
Blog: BanskoBlog - 31 December 2011
The snow is falling in Bansko and the party has already started. I have rarely seen so many people in Bansko and, this year, we have the combination of great skiing, more white stuff falling from the sky and more food choice than ever before. Happy Bansko days and nights are here.
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Top 10 Travel Adventures for Vago in 2011
Blog: Vagobond.com - 31 December 2011
2011 was a great year for me in terms of travel, family, and work. While there were a huge number of experiences to choose from, here are my top ten favorite adventures that came from this incredible year.
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Soprano’s: ski chic Italian style
Blog: BanskoBlog - 26 December 2011
The advertisement for Soprano’s restaurant is difficult to ignore as it’s draped over the Happy End, just opposite the gondola lift. But, when trying to find in depth reviews of of this place, I was getting mixed messages. So I asked my top foodie friend, James for his opinion of Soprano’s. James joined me for a review [...] Related posts: St Ivan Rilski, Preslav and the Sushi Bansko sushi cravings continue.
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St Ivan Rilski, Preslav and the Sushi
Blog: BanskoBlog - 23 December 2011
Bansko sushi cravings continue. And it’s the new sushi bar at the St Ivan Rilski hotel that is the subject of our review. To help me, I brought along my friend, James Hughes. James is a fully trained chef, and has worked in the hospitality business since leaving school. He is one of the early [...] Related posts: Sushi in Bansko: Turning Japanese The Bansko Restaurant scene is like hibernation in reverse.
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Christmas and New Year in Bansko: a foodie special
Blog: BanskoBlog - 20 December 2011
Christmas and New Year in Bansko is followed by thoughts of three questions: will there be snow? is everything open? where is good to eat? 1. Will there be Christmas snow? Ohhh YES indeed there will be. Although after last week’s false hope, even I was beginning to wonder. It’s snowing right now.
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Bansko Ski Season Opening: Win a Car
Blog: BanskoBlog - 13 December 2011
The Bansko ski season officially opens on Saturday 17th December, and I’ve just been informed by the Kempinski Grand Arena in Bansko some interesting news. News, that is almost as exciting as fresh snow — the prospect of winning a super sexy Audi A1 motorcar. You must act NOW. Go to banskoski.com to register — just 900 participants.
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Sofia, Bulgaria: Empty & Lost
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 11 December 2011
Blinking with sleep into the buttercup-yellow light, I stood on the platform and looked around. An abandoned train stood opposite, incoherent graffiti scrawled along its length. The escalators had seen better days (I hoped) as they slumped...Sofia, Bulgaria: Empty & Lost first appeared on Inside the Travel Lab. Head over there for more juicy fresh travel goodness. Or, you know, something you might like to read...
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Photos of Sofia – Second Stop on the Iron Route
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 9 December 2011
Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, left me with plenty of lingering images. Here are a few that I managed to capture in pixels in the second city stop on my Iron Route journey…I hope you enjoy them, the words will come soon.Photos of Sofia – Second Stop on the Iron Route first appeared on Inside the Travel Lab. Head over there for more juicy fresh travel goodness. Or, you know, something you might like to read...
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A Wooden Well in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 9 December 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos.
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Sushi in Bansko: Turning Japanese
Blog: BanskoBlog - 5 December 2011
The Bansko Restaurant scene is like hibernation in reverse. The new bars and restaurants are awakening as the days shorten. Before taking a look at sushi, this last weekend was impressive. Many Greek students in town celebrating their students weekend. So more restaurants, bars, cafes and takeaways opening their doors.
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A Wooden Windmill in Belogradchik, Bulgaria
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 1 December 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos.
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Lift Pass Prices 2012
Blog: BanskoBlog - 25 November 2011
Bansko lift pass prices 2012. I’m sorry, but there is no official announcement on lift prices. We have to wait until the 1st December.
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Izbata Restaurant Sofia
Blog: BanskoBlog - 20 November 2011
Related posts: How To Reach The Black Sea From Sofia Whilst the Pirin mountain range above Bansko has a lifetime... Can you visit IKEA in Sofia and leave with nothing? IKEA opening in Sofia, in Bulgaria. Take a peek inside with...
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Siri Says Snow In Bansko
Blog: BanskoBlog - 9 November 2011
Bansko weather and snow forecast is brought to us today by Siri. Or rather the Siri that sparks into life at a prolonged press of my Apple iphone 4s button. Gimmick or the future?
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The perfect break from visiting Party Hostels
Blog: Backpacking on the Cheap - 30 October 2011
Usually I’m a big fan of party hostels, but the guys at wildestpartyhostels.com recommended I check out Veliko Turnovo for a nice break from the constant partying, Golden Sands etc. This place was amazing. Relaxation central. Definitely one of the most beautiful towns in Bulgaria. Apparently it was in the running to be the Capital [...]
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The citadel in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 22 October 2011
Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos.
