Meet Balkanets, a quiet mountain village near Troyan Pass where forest roads, open slopes and everyday Balkan life come together.
Village
Villages in Bulgaria — entries from the Places in Bulgaria catalogue.
Struilitsa Eco-Trail, Bulgaria: Crossing the Bridges of the Devin River Canyon
Wooden bridges, two waterfalls and an abandoned hamlet — the Struilitsa eco-trail near Devin, walked as a 5 km loop, with maps and practical tips.
The Dark Side of Vitosha: The Eco-Trail from Chuypetlovo to Smilyo Shelter
A quiet 7–8 km loop on Vitosha’s southern slope, from Chuypetlovo village past a stone river and a Rila viewpoint to Smilyo shelter. Route, parking, tips.
Echo of Bell Chimes Eco Trail – Etropole and Lopyan for Stamps and More
An easy eco trail near Etropole with Holy Trinity Monastery, Varovitets Waterfall and stamps No. 63 and 63a. Route, timing and budget for a day trip from Sofia.
Thassos Island in Greece – From the Sea to the Mountains
A week on Thassos, Greece: ferries from Kavala and Keramoti, beaches, mountain villages, waterfalls, a boat cruise and a stop in Kavala, with real prices.





