Petia Whitmore
Bulgaria - A Very Safe Travel Destination

There is one question every traveler to Bulgaria always asks me early on when we start planning a trip: "How safe is Bulgaria?". Bulgaria remains an off the grid travel destination and that might not be a bad thing. Fewer tourists and an authentic, deep-rooted culture is what you can expect. This little country - the South-easternmost point in the European Union - boasts diverse and oftentimes untouched landscapes from golden beaches to the lush green mountains. But is it a safe destination to travel to? I set out to research the opinions of other travelers, including interviewing two American travelers I met during my journey. Here is the picture that emerged. 

Bulgaria - A Very Safe Travel Destination
Events, Itineraries, Travel Tips
Petia Whitmore
The Most Unique Thing You Can Do in Bulgaria

Thracian Tomb Hopping - a day of visiting the stunning and mystical Thracian burial mounds in the famed Valley of the Thracian Kings - will leave you with images of magical frescoes, intricate gold treasures and stories of famous Thracians kings like Seuthes III.

The Most Unique Thing You Can Do in Bulgaria
Petia Whitmore
The Mighty Balkans

Learn about the Balkan Mountains and the Balkan Peninsula - where they are located, how to explore them through hikes and road trips, and how to get to know the history and culture of this unique Eastern European region.

The Mighty Balkans
Wine, Food & Dining, Plovdiv
Petia Whitmore
Mission "Bulgarian Wines in the US": Interview ...

NYC sommelier Hillary Zio shares why Bulgaria is an emerging wine region to keep on your radar. From Vrachanski Misket to Rubin - Bulgaria has an ideal wine for every wine lover.

Mission "Bulgarian Wines in the US": Interview with Hillary Zio
Itineraries
Petia Whitmore
Best of Bulgaria in 10 Days

10-day Bulgaria travel itinerary inclusive of Sofia and Plovdiv, to ancient Roman ruins to Bulgarian wineries. After reading, you'll be traveling like a local.

Best of Bulgaria in 10 Days

Wine

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Mission “Bulgarian wines in the US”: Interview with Amber Rill

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Mission “Bulgarian wines in the US”: Interview with Amber Rill

In a series of interviews, 10 US wine professionals who believe in mission “Bulgarian Wine in the US” share their experience. In this one, sommelier Amber Rill talks about the freshness and entrepreneurial spirit, with which the indigenous Bulgrian varieties are made and recommends the best way to throw a Bulgarian wine tasting dinner party.