So many people I meet in Bansko are here for a few days in the summer. Visiting just Bansko would be like visiting London and only seeing Buckingham Palace. There is so much more. Every year I receive emails asking for tips on an itinerary that will satisfy the family travelling to Bulgaria. I offer something […]

One of my favourite days of the year has just past. The Apple Event 9th September. New iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus and the future Apple WATCH. Listen to Episode 17 of my podcast on Apple’s announcement below: Speculation over but did Apple deliver? Yes and No. You’ll know by now that the iPhone 6 […]

The snow tumbles down from the sky as I type this. My legs are pleasantly tired. A nice reminder of some nice sessions out on the hill. See my GoPro video report below of how things are looking now.   Lift and fun park opening news Monday saw the plato open and some fresh tracks. […]

Overnight snow in Bansko sees, finally, a little sprinkling of white in town and, so far, another 5 cm to 10 cm of fresh snow. More snow falling. Probably another 20cm over the next 48 hours. Watch live video report below:   Fresh powder, more lifts to open There is still a hard base underneath […]

The Bansko snow forecast is good. Whilst the snow last week helped, it was not enough to properly cover the slopes not covered by snow cannon. The good news is that Banderitsa 1 lift is now operational. This lift relieves pressure on the six person chair and opens up the Balkaniada piste. This slope was […]

I recently took a look at five ways to enjoy Bansko when 50% of the lifts are closed. After Sunday, and several fine mornings out on the piste, I realised why I was enjoying it all so much. The sunshine.   What makes us happy The current lack of real snow has its upside. And […]