Located just outside of Skopje, Macedonia, the Matka Canyon is a beautiful canyon with towering rock walls and a flowing blue river. Visiting this canyon is a must for anyone visiting Macedonia. The scenery is great and there’s plenty of options for how to explore once you arrive. While you could visit the Matka Canyon …
Skopje, Macedonia is a city I didn’t know much about before I visited. It’s the capital of the country and there’s more to see here than you might expect. From memorials to one of Skopje’s most famous residents to a fantastic Holocaust Museum to views of the city and plenty of history, there’s something for …
Crveni Krst near Nis, Serbia has the distinction of being the first concentration camp in Yugoslavia. At the same time, it’s one of the few Nazi concentration camps that survived and remained intact. Records of those who were sent here were destroyed, but the buildings are still standing on the grounds. If you’re planning a …
The Boyana Church sits just outside the Sofia center and as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s a popular place for tourists to visit. While some day trips will include a trip to this church to see the historic frescoes, it’s easy to visit on your own. Plus, if you visit on your own, you’ll …
The Rila Monastery is one of the most popular sites in Bulgaria. It’s an easy day trip from Sofia and the monastery itself is gorgeous and incredibly photogenic. After visiting, it’s no wonder why so many people add it to their Bulgarian itinerary. Whether you’re planning to visit the Rila Monastery on your own or …
Located two hours away from Sofia, Bulgaria, the Rila Lakes are a stunning slice of nature. These lakes were formed by glaciers and now sit nestled in the mountains, providing a fantastic backdrop. Hiking at these lakes is a very popular day trip from Sofia and as someone who enjoys hiking, I eagerly signed up …
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and odds are good you’re going to be starting or ending your trip to Bulgaria in the capital. There’s not a traditional Old Town, but there are plenty of interesting things to see from churches, ancient ruins dating back thousands of years, and even more. For first time visitors, …
Climb the hills for views of the city, wander the Old Town and Kapana Districts, and marvel at one of the best preserved ancient theaters in the world. Plovdiv only may be the second largest city in Bulgaria, but it certainly has a lot of things to see. With one day in Plovdiv, you can …
Veliko Tarnovo can feel a bit out of the way as you’re traveling across Bulgaria, but it actually makes a great stop as you break up the journey between the big cities of Sofia and Plovdiv and the small beach towns along the coast. Here, you’ll find ruins of fortresses, a gorgeous park, good food, …
Bulgaria has numerous cute towns dotting the coastline along the Black Sea, but Nessebar is a popular spot because its Old Town has been named a UNESCO world heritage site. Wander through the streets of the Old Town as you pass what feels like church after church after church. Nessebar has one of the highest …
