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Online web cams in Bansko
Bulgarian ski resort Bansko is welcoming guests for the 2019–2020 season. The official opening is scheduled for December 13, 2019. Here you can find a broadcast from the online cameras, installed on the mountain Todorka in Bansko. Webcams showing the weather conditions of the slopes in real time: Todorka, Plateau, Shiligarnika, Banderishka Polyana, Chalin valog and Ski Route. If you're going to ride today or tomorrow, check the snow on the tracks right now!
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- Written by: Булка Кусаева
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Rhodope narrow gauge railway. Construction history
Previous article tells about modern Rhodope train features, also presenting timetable and prices. Now we would like to describe the historical background of narrow gauge railway and tell the story of its construction.
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Banya mineral pools review
Ski season is coming to Bansko, so we decided to tell you about relaxing mineral pools nearby. The closest place is Banya village. It located at southwestern Bulgaria, beside Pirin mountain range in 10 minutes from Bansko. Local legend says, that during the ancient times Roman warriors were also recovering here. Nowadays Banya's springs are popular among skiers and snowboarders.
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How to get to «Todorka eyes» lakes
Todorka peak (2.745 m) is a part of Pirin mountain range, located in southwestern Bulgaria. On the eastern slope of Todorka there are trails of Bansko ski resort. While on the western slope, at an altitude of 2,536 m, there are two lakes, called by locals «ochite na Todorka», which means «eyes of Todorka». However, there is another funny name, given by russian hikers «kidneys of Todorka». While the official geographical names of these lakes are Gorno and Dolno Todorino. A scenic pathway leads from Vihren hut to Todorka lakes. Route is medium difficulty, suitable even for hiking beginners. The time of round trip is approximately 7 hours.
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How to get to Polezhan peak?
Starting point of the route is a village Dobrinishte. Further road passes along the mountain serpentine (2 km) to the chairlift. Dobrinishte lift works daily (all year round) from 8:30 am till 4:45 pm. Prices and detailed schedule can be found in the previous article. It's very important to keep track of time during the walk. If you'll late to the elevator, there are two possibilities: stay at the Bezbog hut (15-20 lv per night) or pay for the off-road taxi (can be quite expensive).
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Golf in Bulgaria, Thracian Cliffs
Did you know that there is golf in Bulgaria? Entire settlements with SPA treatments, beaches and hotels, aimed at lovers of fine sports. Golf clubs are located in the most picturesque places in the country - in the mountains and on the coast. The locations, of course, were chosen with tourists in mind.
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Climbing Olympus
Today I’ll tell you about mountainous Greece, namely about the Olympus mountain range, famous outside the country. Like any adequate person, I want to be more effective, healthier and more resilient. Summer isn't just about beach volleyball and drinks from the fridge. Summer is a great time to give yourself something new and try something more intense than trips from the minibar to the pool. Putting tea, cookies and chatting aside, I decided to organize an independent two-day ascent to the second highest peak in the Balkans - Mitikas Peak (2917 m).
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Food, shopping and places to visit in Istanbul
A whole library could be written about how deliciously they cook food in Turkey, however, we will try to mention the most important things within the framework of this article. You can start your acquaintance with Ottoman cuisine with coffee or tea. Traditionally, these drinks are served in small portions with a piece of Turkish delight and a glass of cool water. Turks treat the process of drinking coffee with respect and pay great attention to serving (this is not Bulgarian burnt coffee from a machine). For breakfast, you should try “menemen” - a type of omelette in the Turkish style, traditionally served in a special metal bowl with graceful handles.
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How to get to Istanbul
The road to Istanbul from anywhere in Bulgaria will take no more than 8 hours; the border with Turkey is located in the southeast of the country. Istanbul is a city of contrasts: in the Orthodox district, women wrapped in black hijabs make purchases with a basket directly from the window of the 5th floor, and at the same time, on the Galati Bridge, barely covered with clothes, tourists admire the view of the Bosphorus with a glass of wine. Here the magnificent decor of the mosques, and on the next street, Turkish children in rags play in the dust of the dilapidated pavement. Having lost all fear, cats hide from the scorching sun in the most unexpected places. The magical cuisine revives the taste buds (especially after a long stay in Bulgaria, where “sharena sol” is the only seasoning): aromatic coffee, truly magical Turkish delight made from pistachios and roses, spicy “menemen” omelette with a cheese crust, donruma of all colors of the flavor rainbow. In general, if you are suddenly bored with Shopska salad and the ruins of modern Sofia, get ready for new taste and visual impressions in Istanbul.
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Freebies in Bansko
Bansko is considered the most budget ski resort in Europe. At worst, the city is called cheap. Cheapness and freebies attract tourists not from all over the world, as they say, but those who don’t have enough for “big” Europe, but really want to. It’s a pity, because Bansko is truly a unique place.