The road journal

Journeys

Stories, routes and practical tips from every trip — how long it takes, what shoes you need and what not to miss.

Gdańsk
Poland 11 July 2026 · 4 min

Gdańsk

Colorful, welcoming, and full of a special charm — the world capital of amber, best explored on foot.

Rilska Skakavitsa Waterfall
Rila 6 July 2026 · 4 min

Rilska Skakavitsa Waterfall

A trail through an ancient pine forest to a 70-meter wall of water — wild, majestic, and surrounded by the incredible beauty of Rila.

Sapareva Banya
Rila 6 July 2026 · 4 min

Sapareva Banya

A small town at the foot of Rila that combines boiling mineral water, history and a gateway to the mountains.

Gorica Waterfall
Rila 5 July 2026 · 3 min

Gorica Waterfall

An easily accessible waterfall tucked into a green forest — proof that beauty is sometimes just a weekend away.

The Seven Rila Lakes
Rila 5 July 2026 · 5 min

The Seven Rila Lakes

Majestic Rila, crystal-clear lakes and breathtaking views that remind you just how beautiful Bulgaria is.

Samokov
Cities 3 July 2026 · 3 min

Samokov

A long drive from Burgas, Revival-era history and green mountain views — a day that was worth every kilometer.

Sarafovo Fishing Port
Black Sea Coast 24 June 2026 · 3 min

Sarafovo Fishing Port

A walk along the pier of one of the most modern fishing ports on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast — just minutes from Burgas.

Botev Peak (2,376 m) – The Highest Peak in the Balkan Mountains
Balkan Mountains 20 June 2026 · 2 min

Botev Peak (2,376 m) – The Highest Peak in the Balkan Mountains

Standing on the summit, I realized that the greatest victory is not over the mountain, but over your own limits.

On the Road Again... Next Stop: Lithuania
Bulgaria 4 June 2026 · 2 min

On the Road Again... Next Stop: Lithuania

If I'm not answering, it means I'm busy pretending to be a professional tourist.

Vacha Reservoir
The Rhodopes 30 May 2026 · 2 min

Vacha Reservoir

Located near Osikovo, north of Devin.

Shiroka Laka
The Rhodopes 30 May 2026 · 2 min

Shiroka Laka

My trip to Shiroka Laka felt like stepping back in time.

Samodivsko Praskalo Waterfall
The Rhodopes 30 May 2026 · 2 min

Samodivsko Praskalo Waterfall

It's located near Devin, in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains.

Struilitsa Eco Trail
The Rhodopes 30 May 2026 · 2 min

Struilitsa Eco Trail

In the morning we set off for the Struilitsa eco trail, in the mood for a walk in nature.

Sinaia
Romania 25 May 2026 · 2 min

Sinaia

After breakfast we checked out of the hotel and headed for Sinaia.

Peleș Castle
Romania 24 May 2026 · 2 min

Peleș Castle

When I visited Peleș Castle, it left me speechless the moment I saw it.

Bran Castle
Romania 24 May 2026 · 2 min

Bran Castle

Today I visited Bran Castle and loved it.

Bucharest
Romania 23 May 2026 · 2 min

Bucharest

The capital of Romania!

The Sanctuary of the Goddess Bastet
Strandzha 16 May 2026 · 2 min

The Sanctuary of the Goddess Bastet

The great mystery of the Strandzha Mountains...

Mishkova Niva
Strandzha 16 May 2026 · 2 min

Mishkova Niva

I had never set foot here, though I had always wanted to.

Early Christian Church
Bulgaria 13 May 2026 · 2 min

Early Christian Church

A place where history doesn't just sit in ruins — it breathes.

The Harder the Road, the More Beautiful the View
Bulgaria 11 May 2026 · 2 min

The Harder the Road, the More Beautiful the View

Be more patient...

The Stone Wedding
The Rhodopes 10 May 2026 · 2 min

The Stone Wedding

One of the most fascinating places near Kardzhali.

The Rope Bridge to the Village of Lisitsite
The Rhodopes 8 May 2026 · 2 min

The Rope Bridge to the Village of Lisitsite

Today I visited the rope bridge near the village of Lisitsite, and it turned out to be a fascinating experience.

The Village of Shumnatitsa
The Rhodopes 8 May 2026 · 2 min

The Village of Shumnatitsa

Early in the morning we set off for Shumnatitsa — a small Rhodope village nestled among hills and silence.

Perperikon
The Rhodopes 8 May 2026 · 2 min

Perperikon

An ancient rock city with over 7,000 years of history.

Ustrem Monastery
Bulgaria 6 May 2026 · 2 min

Ustrem Monastery

Ustrem Monastery of the Holy Trinity.

Flora Burgas
Black Sea Coast 5 May 2026 · 2 min

Flora Burgas

A fairy tale of flowers in Burgas.

The Uvac Canyon
Serbia 2 May 2026 · 2 min

The Uvac Canyon

Our trip to the Uvac Nature Reserve began as an ordinary outing but quickly turned into a real adventure.

2 Years of Exploring With Ivo
Bulgaria 30 April 2026 · 2 min

2 Years of Exploring With Ivo

Today my page Exploring With Ivo turns 2 years old!

St. Anastasia Island
Black Sea Coast 28 April 2026 · 2 min

St. Anastasia Island

After a long absence from my hometown, I finally felt the sea breeze again and set off for a magical patch of land in the Black Sea - St. Anastasia.

Hike: Bilka – Kodzha Kaya – Orta Kaya
Black Sea Coast 26 April 2026 · 2 min

Hike: Bilka – Kodzha Kaya – Orta Kaya

I woke up with that pleasant feeling of anticipation that only comes before a day in the mountains.

Krastova Gora
The Rhodopes 19 April 2026 · 2 min

Krastova Gora

The road to Krastova Gora winds through beautiful Rhodope forests and a silence that gradually pulls you away from everyday life.

Asenovgrad
The Rhodopes 18 April 2026 · 2 min

Asenovgrad

Asenovgrad — the town where time seems to move at its own rhythm.

Arapovo Monastery
The Rhodopes 18 April 2026 · 2 min

Arapovo Monastery

When I visited Arapovo Monastery, I felt a silence and a strength that are hard to put into words.

Mtskheta
Georgia 15 April 2026 · 2 min

Mtskheta

The moment I arrived in Mtskheta, I felt genuine wonder - as if time stood still and I stepped into a legend.

Georgian National Museum
Georgia 15 April 2026 · 2 min

Georgian National Museum

The moment I stepped inside, I felt the weight of the past.

Gori
Georgia 14 April 2026 · 2 min

Gori

During our visit to Gori, we decided to explore the Joseph Stalin house museum — the place where he was born in 1878.

Ananuri
Georgia 13 April 2026 · 2 min

Ananuri

From the moment I left Tbilisi, I had a feeling this day would be different.

Tbilisi
Georgia 12 April 2026 · 2 min

Tbilisi

The capital of Georgia!

Sighnaghi
Georgia 11 April 2026 · 2 min

Sighnaghi

In the morning we set off early for Sighnaghi — the city of love.

The Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi
Georgia 10 April 2026 · 2 min

The Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi

My day in Tbilisi started off quietly, but its true magic was the visit to the Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Hike to Kovach and the Veleka River
Strandzha 5 April 2026 · 2 min

Hike to Kovach and the Veleka River

Today a big group of us set off from the village of Zvezdets on an easy, pleasant route — a loop trail to the Kovach area and back.

The Submerged Church of St. Ivan Rilski
Rila 29 March 2026 · 2 min

The Submerged Church of St. Ivan Rilski

I returned to the Zhrebchevo Reservoir once again, not knowing exactly what I would find.

Bacho Kiro Cave
Balkan Mountains 29 March 2026 · 2 min

Bacho Kiro Cave

The moment I stepped inside, I knew this wouldn't be just a walk, but a true journey underground.

Dryanovo Monastery
Rila 29 March 2026 · 2 min

Dryanovo Monastery

Today I decided to visit Dryanovo Monastery — a place I had heard so much about.

Dryanovo
Balkan Mountains 28 March 2026 · 2 min

Dryanovo

The town has a long history — it is believed to date back to the 12th century, and during the Bulgarian Revival it grew into an important center of crafts and trade.

Bozhentsi
Balkan Mountains 28 March 2026 · 2 min

Bozhentsi

Bozhentsi welcomed me quietly.

The Birthplace of Dan Kolov
Balkan Mountains 27 March 2026 · 2 min

The Birthplace of Dan Kolov

Today the road took me to the village of Sennik — a small, quiet place nestled at the foot of the Balkan Mountains.

Hristovski Waterfall
Balkan Mountains 26 March 2026 · 2 min

Hristovski Waterfall

For me, Hristovski Waterfall is one of the most beautiful and easily accessible spots in the Elena Balkan, just a short trip from Elena.

The Town of Elena
Balkan Mountains 26 March 2026 · 2 min

The Town of Elena

For me, the town of Elena is one of the most peaceful and beautiful places I have ever been.

Goodbye, Poland
Poland 20 March 2026 · 2 min

Goodbye, Poland

The holiday is over… but Poland managed to surprise me!

Wrocław – The City of Little People
Poland 18 March 2026 · 2 min

Wrocław – The City of Little People

On the streets of Wrocław you can spot hundreds of little bronze gnomes – more than 600 of them!

Natural History Museum, Burgas
Black Sea Coast 12 March 2026 · 2 min

Natural History Museum, Burgas

The Natural History Museum in Burgas is the only one on the southeastern Black Sea coast.

Veliki Preslav
Bulgaria 4 March 2026 · 2 min

Veliki Preslav

I had wanted to visit Veliki Preslav for a long time.

Pliska
Bulgaria 3 March 2026 · 2 min

Pliska

When I set off for Pliska, I didn't expect this place to make me feel so proud to be Bulgarian.

Kukerlandia 2026
Bulgaria 1 March 2026 · 2 min

Kukerlandia 2026

The beauty of the scary masked men - Kukerlandia 2026.

Chengene Skele Fishing Village
Black Sea Coast 28 February 2026 · 2 min

Chengene Skele Fishing Village

The name alone carries a taste of salt and wind.

I'm Retiring (Just Kidding)
Bulgaria 24 February 2026 · 2 min

I'm Retiring (Just Kidding)

Today I made an important decision.

Travel Is Change
Bulgaria 23 February 2026 · 2 min

Travel Is Change

'Travel is more than the seeing of sights.

Welcome to Burgas!
Black Sea Coast 23 February 2026 · 2 min

Welcome to Burgas!

After so many years of living abroad, I'm thrilled to share that I've decided to move back here.

The Blue Nile Falls
Ethiopia 19 February 2026 · 2 min

The Blue Nile Falls

The Blue Nile Falls, known in Amharic as Tis Issat ('The Smoking Water'), is one of the most impressive natural sights in Ethiopia.

Debark
Ethiopia 11 February 2026 · 2 min

Debark

Debark is a small town in Ethiopia, located in the northern part of the country, in the Amhara region.

Back to Africa - Ethiopia
Ethiopia 9 February 2026 · 2 min

Back to Africa - Ethiopia

Mama Africa... were you expecting me back so soon?

Western Strandzha: Markov Kamak and the Dolmens
Strandzha 7 February 2026 · 2 min

Western Strandzha: Markov Kamak and the Dolmens

A very pleasant route through Western Strandzha.

The Village of Fakiya
Strandzha 7 February 2026 · 2 min

The Village of Fakiya

Fakiya is a picturesque village in Strandzha, close to Turkey.

Ethnographic Museum Burgas
Black Sea Coast 3 February 2026 · 2 min

Ethnographic Museum Burgas

Located in the heart of Burgas, it occupies one of the most beautiful and iconic Revival-era buildings in the city, built in the mid-19th century.

Uhuru Peak, Kilimanjaro
Tanzania 25 January 2026 · 2 min

Uhuru Peak, Kilimanjaro

A successful climb to the summit!

Arusha
Tanzania 20 January 2026 · 2 min

Arusha

We're in Tanzania now.

Mama Africa Is Waiting for Me - Kilimanjaro
Tanzania 17 January 2026 · 2 min

Mama Africa Is Waiting for Me - Kilimanjaro

Discovering journeys 2026...

My Travel Plans for 2026
Bulgaria 5 January 2026 · 2 min

My Travel Plans for 2026

January — travel. February — travel. March — travel. April — travel. May — travel. June — travel. July — travel. August — travel. September — travel.

Happy New Year, Friends!
Bulgaria 1 January 2026 · 2 min

Happy New Year, Friends!

I wish you a wonderful 2026, filled with good health, smiles, happy moments, and journeys shared with the people you love!

Rusokastro Fortress
Black Sea Coast 28 December 2025 · 2 min

Rusokastro Fortress

A place I hadn't visited in years.

Merry Christmas, Travelers!
Bulgaria 25 December 2025 · 2 min

Merry Christmas, Travelers!

May the coming year bring you even more adventures!

Petya Dubarova — The Memory of Burgas
Black Sea Coast 4 December 2025 · 2 min

Petya Dubarova — The Memory of Burgas

Petya Dubarova — the great, unforgettable Bulgarian poet!

Plovdiv
Bulgaria 30 November 2025 · 2 min

Plovdiv

At last — the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe, and the sixth oldest in the world.

A New Beginning
Bulgaria 29 November 2025 · 2 min

A New Beginning

Ivo, may this Christmas magic blossom and turn your dearest dreams into reality!

If You Love… Where to Go
Bulgaria 23 November 2025 · 2 min

If You Love… Where to Go

If you love food — Istanbul.

New Day - New Destination
Bulgaria 15 November 2025 · 2 min

New Day - New Destination

Good morning!

Lille
France 13 November 2025 · 2 min

Lille

I'm already in the Christmas spirit, so today I decided to take you around the most fairytale-like Christmas markets of Lille.

Little Venice in London
United Kingdom 9 November 2025 · 2 min

Little Venice in London

An autumn stroll through Little Venice in London.

Bury St Edmunds
England 19 October 2025 · 2 min

Bury St Edmunds

Today I'll show you a beautiful historic town in the county of Suffolk — Bury St Edmunds.

Pleven
Bulgaria 17 October 2025 · 2 min

Pleven

The city of Pleven lies 170 km from the capital, Sofia.

The 'Grandpa Yotso Is Watching' Complex
Balkan Mountains 16 October 2025 · 2 min

The 'Grandpa Yotso Is Watching' Complex

Visit the 'Grandpa Yotso Is Watching' complex, just 50 km from the town of Vratsa, and enjoy the breathtaking views.

Deultum
Black Sea Coast 14 October 2025 · 2 min

Deultum

On your way to Burgas, don't miss the turnoff to the ancient city of Deultum — Debelt.

The Edro III Shipwreck
Cyprus 11 October 2025 · 2 min

The Edro III Shipwreck

The wreck lies about a 10-minute drive from Paphos.

Travel!
Bulgaria 7 October 2025 · 2 min

Travel!

The world is so big, and our time is so short.

Drammen
Norway 6 October 2025 · 2 min

Drammen

It's an hour away from Oslo by train.

Lukovit and the Iskar-Panega Geopark
Balkan Mountains 4 October 2025 · 2 min

Lukovit and the Iskar-Panega Geopark

It lies about 112 km from Sofia.

Dobrich
Black Sea Coast 3 October 2025 · 2 min

Dobrich

Dobrich is a small town 40 km from Varna.

Paola
Malta 2 October 2025 · 2 min

Paola

The towns and villages of Malta are truly one of a kind.

Orlova Chuka Cave
Balkan Mountains 1 October 2025 · 2 min

Orlova Chuka Cave

It sits near the village of Pepelina, in the Dve Mogili municipality of the Ruse region.

Taranto
Italy 25 September 2025 · 2 min

Taranto

Taranto is a wonderful little town!

Alberobello
Italy 18 September 2025 · 2 min

Alberobello

Greetings from Alberobello!

Bari
Italy 17 September 2025 · 2 min

Bari

Hello from hot Italy!

Playa del Carmen
Mexico 10 September 2025 · 2 min

Playa del Carmen

Mexico — an unforgettable experience.

Brighton
England 12 July 2025 · 2 min

Brighton

Today I'm taking you on a stroll through Southern England.

Lofou
Cyprus 15 May 2025 · 2 min

Lofou

One of the villages in Cyprus I absolutely fell in love with...

Tirana
Albania 13 May 2025 · 2 min

Tirana

The capital of Albania!

Vevey
Switzerland 12 May 2025 · 2 min

Vevey

'The best things in life are the people you love, the places you've seen, and the memories you've made...' Vevey is a magical, beautiful place.

The Lake District
England 6 May 2025 · 2 min

The Lake District

An unforgettable escape with peaceful villages, breathtaking views, traditional pubs and scenic walks for the ultimate relaxation.

Thun
Switzerland 22 April 2025 · 2 min

Thun

The town may not be widely known, but it's a little gem with a medieval feel.

Oxford
England 19 April 2025 · 2 min

Oxford

Oxford is famous around the world for its universities.

Cambridge
England 15 April 2025 · 2 min

Cambridge

A walk from one university to the next.

Cenote
Mexico 11 April 2025 · 2 min

Cenote

Cenote — the largest underwater cave in the world.

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