Bansko Ski Season Official Start Date: 18th December 2021

Nov 19, 2021 2 Comments by

The Bansko ski season start date is due to be Saturday the 18th December 2021. The lift company, Ulen, said if there is sufficient snow before then, they would open some lifts early. I’m now getting excited to get on those skis. I can’t wait. Have you booked your trip(s)? Click here for all season […]

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4 considerations for your first solo travel adventure

Apr 14, 2020 No Comments by

Once upon a time it was utterly unheard of; the thought of jetting away on your own was something that would have been laughed out of the room. Now, the opposite is occurring. Even people who could pick and choose friends to go away with are opting to go on their travels alone. It’s part […]

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At Home: The New Bansko Restaurant for Everyone

Jan 28, 2020 No Comments by

At Home is the name of the new restaurant that most people used to know as StoneFlower as is now completely renovated and under new management. This is not some sort of minor redecoration but a complete;y new place inside. A stage and a very comfortable vibe is all here. So I took Richard and […]

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Nikola Todorov: the new Executive Chef of Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko

Nov 21, 2019 No Comments by

Not only has the Kempinski got a new General Manager, Christian Ruge, it also has a new Executive Chef, Nikola Todorov. Nikola’s childhood dream was to become a chef and he has not stopped pursuing his goal. He graduated from the Professional School of Tourism in his home-town of Varna, majoring in Culinary Arts. He […]

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Ski Lift Pass Prices 2020

Sep 09, 2019 No Comments by

Bansko lift pass prices 2019/20 are here. Bansko is still great value, especially since the prices have not increased for several years and that now 70% of the slopes are covered by snow cannon. UPDATE 20% discount i.e. 56  leva/day until end of the 2019/20 ski season (from 16th March 2020) Click here for our […]

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Martenitsa: The Baba Marta Tradition on 1st March

Feb 28, 2019 No Comments by

Baba Marta day is on 1st March; it’s one of the most widely celebrated traditions in a country with a long history with many traditions. But it is one of the most uncommon celebrations. The word “Baba” means grandmother in Bulgarian and the “Marta” is connected with the word “Mart” which means the month of […]

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FIS World Cup Bansko 2019: 22nd to 24th February 2019: Prices and Info

Feb 16, 2019 No Comments

Bansko is host of the FIS World Cup 2019. This is the eighth time Bansko hosts The World Cup and is back for 2020 and 2021 for certain. This year’s participation is from 22nd to 24th February. If you are here now, you may see the big platform at the Banderishka Poliana. It is suitable for […]

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