Mountain Posts

Snow Falling Ready For Bansko Ski Season Opening

Bansko ski season is fast approaching. The weather and snow in Bansko for the ski season opening on 13th December is what I, and I think you, are interested in. The snow is a little wet — but hey, this is really good news. I expect to venture out to take some time away from […]

Dec 8th 2014

Save With The New Ski Package Booking Form

Bansko ski package booking form has had a complete overhaul. It is this form that keeps this site, and Bansko App going. After over a year in development, my goal was to improve over what I had. There are further enhancements and of course your feedback for future bug fixes are welcome. Please Click on […]

Nov 26th 2014

Kempinski Earns Title Of Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel

For a second consecutive year, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko won the coveted accolade for “Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel” at the annual World Ski Awards 2014. The winners were announced during the official gala ceremony, which took place on Saturday, 22 November at Hotel A-ROSA Kitzbühel in Austria as part of a three-day programme of […]

Nov 24th 2014

Bansko Property Prices Recover

Following on from our interview Christian Zarnescu he informs me that property price are recovering from their lowest point. And he predicted this last year here. I speculated that we are at, or very close to the bottom, in terms of real estate prices here in Bansko nearly two years ago. So we’re both feeling a little smug […]

Nov 19th 2014

Transforming Bansko; Le Passage The New Entertainment Complex

My recent podcast with Blake Gee as one of the managers of the new Le Passage entertainment building reveals the exciting plans for what looks set to be a bold move to bring something new and different to Bansko. The restaurant and bar scene has always been one of Bansko’s strong points. But now I […]

Nov 11th 2014

Japanese Fusion In Bansko

I cannot help sharing with you my latest and definitely the best so far culinary experience in Bulgaria. And it was here in Bansko. I went to the 3rd Premier Gastronomy Festival at the Premier Luxury Mountain Resort. It’s an annual event and specialises in bringing famous chefs to Bansko. I’ve always enjoyed the food here […]

Nov 8th 2014

Lift Pass Prices 2015

Lift pass prices for 2014/15 ski season which is opening on 13th December 2014 are UPDATE: . We expect them to be the very similar to last year which are shown below: Yes, they turned out to be very similar to last year. The same! A one day pass 58 leva. Bansko Blog’s early prebook […]

Oct 30th 2014

Snow Falling And Tips For The Ski Season

Bansko ski season is now in sight. Snow falling on the slopes of Bansko always bring to me a sense of anticipation of the season that lies ahead. Snow forecast I anticipate around 10cm on higher slope over the next 24 hours. Cold temperatures to remain for at least the next five days. I’m […]

Oct 25th 2014

Come Prima white truffle dish on a plate

White Truffles At The Kempinski

White truffles with pasta The Kempinski Grand Arena Bansko will treat gourmands with the ultimate Italian culinary temptation; a delicious white truffle menu. This is something I can recommend without any hesitation because last year I tried the pasta with white truffles dish at the Kempinski. A plate of food I have regularly craved to […]

Oct 13th 2014

Premier Gastronomy Festival 2014

Calling all foodies. it’s time to come to Bansko. The Premier Luxury Mountain Resort between 31st October and 29th November 2013. This, the third year of the gastronomy festival, looks like the best ever. See the programme below And there’s more… The Premier Gastronomy Festival The lengths that the Premier Luxury Mountain Resort go to […]

Oct 9th 2014

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