Author: Nicky
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Beautiful Rainbows Galore!
Thankfully we only get seasonal rain showers in May which produce beautiful rainbows galore! After it rains turn your back to the sun and you will often be gifted the sight of a beautiful rainbow. Here are a few pictures of the colourful rainbows over the campsite and the valley from recent years. Did you…
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Museum Of Illusions
The Museum Of Illusions is a great place to visit for adults and children. A unique blend of science, illusion, practical exhibits will have you doubting your own eyes and mind. The practical exhibits provide a great level of interaction and and will entertain both adults and children. The museum of Illusions is on five…
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Sport Fishing is only a Cast Away!
There are several sport fishing spots that are only a cast away! They are close to the campsite (less than 15 minutes drive) and local fishermen like to fish there. You can fish by the day for a small fee. “Sveta Gora” Sport Fishing Lake “Sveta Gora” Lake is a great place for fishing in…
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Mini Bulgaria
Discover Bulgaria in one Day at Mini Bulgaria! Mini Bulgaria is a 1/25th scale model of Bulgaria that you can walk around easily on level paths. Each path takes you to a different region of Bulgari. There you will find very detailed and well made models of the major sights of Bulgaria. Each model takes…
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Trapezitza A Hill Top Fortress
The River Yantra and its vertical cliffs, protect Trapezitza, a hill top fortress from invasion. Acheologists have excavated the site many times over the years. The earliest excavations were in the late 1800’s. The excavations have discovered many artifacts. Some of these are in the small Trapezitza Architectural Heritage Centre and Museum located on the…
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Buzludzha
Buzludzha is a peak in the Central Balkan Mountains of Bulgaria. The peak has been a site of historical importance since the 1800’s. The mountain is to the east of the Shipka Pass near the town of Kazanlak. The peak is 1,432 metres (4,698 feet) high. It was renamed to Hadzhi Dimitar in 1942 but…
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Bulgarian Numbers
The Bulgarian numbers 1 to 20 are quite easy to master. These might be useful when checking in to a campsite, buying travel tickets, tickets to a museum or in a restaurant. So here they are… English Bulgarian Pronunciation One Едно Ednо Two Две Dve Three Три Tri Four Четири Chetiri Five Пет Pet Six…
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Kika Pizza in Gorna Oryahovitsa
If you fancy pizza for tea then Kika Pizza in Gorna Oryahovitsa offers delicious home made pizzas for collection only. They have a large range of pizza toppings and each pizza is made fresh to order. Choose either a 30 cm pizza, which is ideal for two people. Alternatively, choose a 50 cm pizza which…
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Hotel Banyata in Lyaskovets
Hotel Banyata in Lyaskovets offers hotel accommodation, coffee shop and restaurant. The hotel was converted from the public bathhouse many years ago. The name translated literally means “the bath”. It is only 6 Km from the campsite so great to pop out to if you just want a quick evening meal. You can dine outdoors…
