Mountain Posts

Summer lift opening times 2012

Bansko Summer season is here, and the Bansko gondola lift opening times are as below. Lift price is just 10 lev return. For last ski season’s lift pass prices click here. The 2012/13 lift pass prices will be published when known, but expect very similar rates to the last ski season. Summer activities For full range […]

Jun 16th 2012

Expat living. Help online

Expat living in Bulgaria is nothing new. But I have been meeting as regular as clockwork every ski season a number of people taking “mini retirements” in Bansko. Often these retirees are expats just for the winter ski season. Ski and mountain enthusiasts brings most. Moving to Bansko for pure work reasons has never […]

May 29th 2012

Earthquake in Sofia. Shaken in the night

I woke up, then I screamed. Dazed, I wondered what was happening. The bed, the wardrobe doors, and the half opened door, are shaking and rattling loudly. The ceiling was moving in a blur above me. The lamp swinging vigorously. And this deep roar… … “It’s an earthquake (wikipedia link)” said my girlfriend. 03:00 […]

May 22nd 2012

Staying in Sofia; in style

Alexander Nevski Cathedral is the number one historical building in Sofia. It is even more impressive inside. But any visitor to Sofia should ensure they spend some time exploring this historical centre of Sofia. I like it here. It is not flooded with tourists — like some cities. Sofia is compact and, in […]

Apr 27th 2012

Sofia accommodation surprises

Spring is here, the ski season is over and it’s Sofia. Take a look at this Sofia wikipedia link for the history. Planning a visit Sofia? Then read on for my hotel apartment review and part 2 in a few days. More on this later. But from shopping, dining out and music, Sofia usually surprises those […]

Apr 25th 2012

Bansko iphone App v 1.1. A new look

The Bansko app is here. In fact it’s now in its second version and the feedback has been great. Please give your feedback on itunes. For Android users we have the android version. Download at Google play. Everyone has the mobile version of this site which gives a lot of the functionality of the app, with the […]

Apr 22nd 2012

Off piste dreams, and death, in Bansko

James Hughes, friend, Bansko Blog food reviewer, and long time Bansko resident is venturing into Bansko’s back country. James explains why he loves it — and speaks candidly about the risks he faces. Read on for the ride… I’m no pro skier, I’m not sponsored by any manufacturer or filmed on a daily basis as […]

Apr 10th 2012

The Essential Guide to Bansko

It’s now out. Ready for free download. The new Essential Guide to Bansko E-Guide. 71 pages of tips and info to help transform your Bansko experience, in both summer and winter seasons. Like many Bansko businesses, here at Bansko Blog I receive emails from both regular and new Bansko visitors wanting to know Bansko tourist information. Firstly, I […]

Mar 30th 2012

How to get Bansko lift Passes for half price

Bansko ski lift pass prices reduced. Half price. Yes fantastic news. Ulen, the Bansko lift operator, have not just announced the new prices but are saying that the Bansko ski season will keep on going until the 16th April. Assuming there is enough snow, we hope and snow dance that this will all be true […]

Mar 29th 2012

Snow or rain for Bansko?

The last week has seen high temperatures. Glorious Bansko days. All this meaning melting snow. So I’m taking a look at the weather charts and we will have lower temperatures arriving today. So a little good news; the rate of melting snow will slow down. BUT the heavy rain will really cause severe damage to […]

Mar 25th 2012

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