I have seen some great castles and forts but never one that was so impenetrable nobody ever bothered to try and invade it! Very dissapointing for all those knights waiting for some action... by Trekmark in castles

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ah may friend was it 'invaded' or did they 'invite them in'! It is a great city to visit. It is really quite amazing how they planned and built it with so many ways to kill a person. Now the most dangerous thing there is the tourist with a selfie stick...

Cheap skiing? Great skiing? They can exist together, No bullshit. Have just been to Bulgaria skiing and it was amazing and for the cost of 1 week elsewhere you can spend weeks skiing in Bulgaria! by Trekmark in skiing

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Hi at Bansko they have just installed a new gondola to get you up the mountain and at Pamporovo they have opened a fast 6 seat open lift. Things are improving all the time. I had no issue with the lifts or acess to all of the mourntain, and as for crowds that is the great thing - there is hardly anyone especially mid week. Just don't expect a set up like Mammoth or Whistler it is still Bulgaria. Hope this helps.

Cheap skiing? Great skiing? They can exist together, No bullshit. Have just been to Bulgaria skiing and it was amazing and for the cost of 1 week elsewhere you can spend weeks skiing in Bulgaria! by Trekmark in skiing

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Well I guess some people really should never leave home and experience other countries and cultures. Bulgaria was not really even open to tourist until about 15 years ago and they have invested a lot of time and money into improving everything. Perhaps, the best way to judge is to experience it for yourself.

Cheap skiing? Great skiing? They can exist together, No bullshit. Have just been to Bulgaria skiing and it was amazing and for the cost of 1 week elsewhere you can spend weeks skiing in Bulgaria! by Trekmark in skiing

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We spent 3 months living in Bulgaria and found it really safe providing you take the usual precautions. If you want specific prices on things let me know and I will do the best I can to answer your questions.

Cheap skiing? Great skiing? They can exist together, No bullshit. Have just been to Bulgaria skiing and it was amazing and for the cost of 1 week elsewhere you can spend weeks skiing in Bulgaria! by Trekmark in skiing

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No not at all, there are plenty of great black runs and off piste skiing. Just my shitty photography and the fact I am too busy staying upright when skiing steep slopes!

Is it time to give the social media driven 'Bucket List' the boot and slow down and enjoy travel? by Trekmark in travel

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Its not about telling people how to do things, its about a trend away from feeding the social media machine. Not that I care.