Mountain Posts

Snow forecast: dump of the season

The Bansko snow arrived today; bringing much joy. The snow forecast looks also good for more snow on Sunday. Powder skiing now on. Even more snow on its way for Monday — so the rest of January is going to be great for taking a break for skiing in Bansko. Over 40cm has fallen so far […]

Jan 6th 2012

Snow forecast: New Year treats

The snow is falling in Bansko and the party has already started. I have rarely seen so many people in Bansko and, this year, we have the combination of great skiing, more white stuff falling from the sky and more food choice than ever before. Happy Bansko days and nights are here. All but one […]

Dec 31st 2011

Soprano’s: ski chic Italian style

The advertisement for Soprano’s restaurant is difficult to ignore as it’s draped over the Happy End, just opposite the gondola lift. But, when trying to find in depth reviews of of this place, I was getting mixed messages. So I asked my top foodie friend, James for his opinion of Soprano’s. James joined me for a review […]

Dec 26th 2011

St Ivan Rilski, Preslav and the Sushi

Bansko sushi cravings continue. And it’s the new sushi bar at the St Ivan Rilski hotel that is the subject of our review. To help me, I brought along my friend, James Hughes. James is a fully trained chef, and has worked in the hospitality business since leaving school. He is one of the early […]

Dec 23rd 2011

Christmas and New Year in Bansko: a foodie special

Christmas and New Year in Bansko is followed by thoughts of three questions: will there be snow? is everything open? where is good to eat? 1. Will there be Christmas snow? Ohhh YES indeed there will be. Although after last week’s false hope, even I was beginning to wonder. It’s snowing right now. See live web […]

Dec 20th 2011

Bansko Ski Season Opening: Win a Car

The Bansko ski season officially opens on Saturday 17th December, and I’ve just been informed by the Kempinski Grand Arena in Bansko some interesting news. News, that is almost as exciting as fresh snow — the prospect of winning a super sexy Audi A1 motorcar. You must act NOW. Go to banskoski.com to register — just 900 participants. […]

Dec 13th 2011

Sushi in Bansko: Turning Japanese

The Bansko Restaurant scene is like hibernation in reverse. The new bars and restaurants are awakening as the days shorten. Before taking a look at sushi, this last weekend was impressive. Many Greek students in town celebrating their students weekend. So more restaurants, bars, cafes and takeaways opening their doors. When Friday arrives, we will […]

Dec 5th 2011

Lift Pass Prices 2012

Bansko lift pass prices 2012. I’m sorry, but there is no official announcement on lift prices. We have to wait until the 1st December. But, as I have been emailed the same question many times the last few weeks, I’ve decided I would risk being wrong and say that the Bansko lift pass prices will […]

Nov 25th 2011

Izbata Restaurant Sofia

Izbata Mehana is a traditional tavern style restaurant in Sofia. Mehana’s in Bansko are everywhere. But sighting a “Mexana” in Sofia is much less common. So this trip was eagerly anticipated, especially as I was wondering why this Izvbata was often fully booked. I was keen to find out why. Izbata is easy to […]

Nov 20th 2011

Siri Says Snow In Bansko

Bansko weather and snow forecast is brought to us today by Siri. Or rather the Siri that sparks into life at a prolonged press of my Apple iphone 4s button. Gimmick or the future? Well take a look at the video and then come back on Monday or Tuesday to see if the forecast snow […]

Nov 9th 2011

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