Food appreciation post: Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia is a great place to eat at great restaurants, and delicious food, at a very cheap cost. I arrived in Sofia just at lunchtime on a Saturday, and quickly realised my hotel was closed to one of the most recommended restaurants by tourism guides. Moma - the outside is nicely decorated and the inside … Continue reading Food appreciation post: Sofia, Bulgaria

Happy Baba Marta – a Spring Bulgarian tradition

At my previous job, I had a Bulgarian colleague - who I had the pleasure to have lunch with when visiting Sofia. Every spring she would wear a bracelet made of yarn - two different threads, one white and one red. She explained it was a Spring Bulgarian tradition. The adornment is called Martnitsi and … Continue reading Happy Baba Marta – a Spring Bulgarian tradition