Mountain Posts

Covid PCR Testing Labs in Bansko

Covid PCR and RFD (Rapid Flow Device) testing information* for Bansko is here. Check opening times carefully. No appointments possible. For all test centres you just turn up. Do you have Covid-19 questions? Join the Covid-19 chat channel in the Bansko Blog app (it’s free). Banderishka Poliana Address: top of the gondola lift station Opening […]

Nov 4th 2021

Bansko: a student’s paradise?

The 2020/21 ski season was a memorable one for me. Firstly because we were lucky to remain open as a ski resort and secondly because my 19 year old son, Freddie, joined me in Bansko for all the season. This came about by accident — Freddie was having an early season December ski trip in […]

Sep 21st 2021

An Ultimate Guide To Planning A Life-changing Vacation

Planning a vacation is an exciting experience. It can be even more so if this is your first time taking such a big trip. It can also be tedious and overwhelming. There are many details to take care of before you embark on your journey. If you want to have a life-changing vacation, read this […]

Aug 30th 2021

Trekking Checklist: 6 Important Things To Carry

Trekking anywhere is always an amazing activity that can offer a lot of different benefits. And right now in Bansko it offers the chance for people to get out into nature and enjoy all that it has to offer. Trekking also provides a workout, which will help you stay healthy and strong. However, trekking does […]

Aug 11th 2021

Bansko Nomad Fest 2021: All you need to know

From 28th June to 4th July Bansko hosts the Bansko Nomad Fest when 400 digital nomads come from a week of networking, talks and activities. And I’m honoured to be invited to be one of the 50 speakers over the 7 day event. Coworking Bansko are the 7 day event organisers. They were the first […]

Jun 17th 2021

Bansko Seasons Ends: Swimwear | Bikini ski down Special edit

Bansko end of ski season 2021 turned out to be the perfect end to a wonderful ski season. At 2.00pm we gathered at the top of the Bunderitsa 2 / Plato lift and at about 2:15 we descended the mountain. Click below to join me on the joy and happiness on that wonderful last day […]

May 5th 2021

The Ultimate Travel Checklist When Visiting Bansko, Bulgaria for the Ski Season

Have you booked your trip to Bansko, Bulgaria for the ski season? If that is the case, then you need to start thinking about what you will pack. Perhaps, you already know that Bansko is a sloppy area with mind-blowing snowy mountains. This makes the area ideal for the ski season. Packing for such a […]

Apr 14th 2021

I Am Amazing: Craft beer breweries come together

I have written about craft beer several times here before, so regulars will know I am a huge fan of supporting microbreweries because I really struggle to drink the local lager. And it pleases me no end that Bulgaria’s microbreweries are coming together to support the small business community. This reflects my philosophy at our […]

Mar 26th 2021

Bansko Property: Prices Update Spring 2021

The Bansko property market is active. Cristian Zarnescu, owner of long time established agency, pluspropertybg.com, takes a look at what’s been happening in real estate. He advised me that it’s all change now. Even since just October 2020 to now in late March 2021 there has been a significant increase in buying interest from Bulgarians; […]

Mar 25th 2021

The Bansko Ski Season That Keeps on Giving: until 11th April 2021

50cm+ of snow over these last four days in Bansko has lead to day after day of truly epic conditions. Fresh powder, beautiful slopes and sunshine. This season has been the best I have ever known. And it’s set to last until the end of the season as temperature rise next week. Take a look […]