Mountain Posts

A Social Nomad in Bansko After 25 Countries in 25 Months

Sarah Carter is a Bansko property owner and a regular Bansko visitor. She and her husband have just spent the summer in Bansko, so I caught up with Sarah, on her very last day here. Take a listen to our conversation in podcast episode 86 below. Some great tips for a good time in Bansko; […]

Oct 6th 2016

5th Premier Gastronomy Fest 4th to 20th November 2016

The Premier Luxury Resort Hotel Gastronomy Fest is approaching on the 4th to 20th November 2015. The PR event titled “Eat That Art” provided a perfect chance to get to know Ermia hotel group’s new General Manager Vassiliki. Honest, fun and full of energy and passion Vassiliki must be heard in the audio podcast below. […]

Sep 30th 2016

Bulgarian, Greek, Romanian, Turkish, Israeli, Russian and UK School Holidays 2017

Planning a ski trip? Want to know when are the school holidays? Here are the Bulgarian, Greek, Romanian, Turkish, Israeli, Russian and UK school holidays listed in date order. Please comment on https://facebook.com/banskoblog to correct and add to this article. It will be updated and corrected accordingly. Thank You. Use the info below to help […]

Sep 27th 2016

An Entrepreneurial Playground In The Mountain: Coworking Bansko

You want to work and play? You’re a digital nomad? You have a new idea? Then read on because Coworking Bansko is one of the most exciting things to happen for Bansko for a while. I checked in on their temporary space on Toma Vishanov Street, 4 and sat down to speak to Matthias (co-founder) […]

Sep 3rd 2016

Bansko Bohemi Festival 3rd to 4th September

Bansko Bohemi Balkan Festival 2016 is back for the second year. Bansko’s main square on the 3rd and 4th September will be filled with a special style of music. There is an interesting fusion of modern instruments with Balkan music. It’s a style of music that’s played throughout the region that includes Greece, Macedonia, Serbia and […]

Sep 2nd 2016

A Road Trip from London to Bansko

Bansko is a fantastic ski destination to visit, especially with its gorgeous landscape and nice weather. Situated in the southwestern region of Bulgaria, at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, Bansko has so much to offer. There are several ways to get to Bansko, but going on a road trip from London will lead to […]

Aug 31st 2016

4 Essentials For A Weekend In The Mountains

Before you head off for a weekend in the mountains, make sure you’re prepared. Here are four essential items every mountain adventure needs: Disclosure: This is a collaborative post and the author’s views here do not necessarily reflect those of the blog owner. Smartphone A smartphone is the perfect companion. Because of its small size […]

Aug 24th 2016

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Bansko Opera Fest

Tha Bansko Opera Fest is now an annual treat for summer visitors to Bansko. This annual event, now in its 7th year will take place in the open air, in the central square of Bansko on August 25th, 26th and 27th 2016. Admission is free. The highlight for many, including me, will be Joseph and the […]

Aug 8th 2016

The Road To Nowhere MTB Race 30th to 31st July 2016

One of the great success stories in promoting summer MTB tourism in Bansko is trailsystem.org. And the start of this came from a dedicated bunch of mtb enthusiasts starting the annual Road To Nowhere MTB race in Bansko. Impeccable organisation, fabulous routes and some top riders to aspire to. Contact and more info: trailsystem@gmail.com +359888551414 […]

Jul 22nd 2016

Poke´mon Go, Virtual Reality and Skiing

Very bizarre — I’ve had three dreams over the past week about being back on the Bansko slopes. It’s the peak summer month of July, for heaven’s sake. But this got me thinking about how skiing, the emerging tech of Virtual Reality (“VR”) and the huge Pokemon Go app explosion will help shape the ski experience of […]

Jul 20th 2016

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