Summer activities from Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

May 17, 2013 No Comments by

Looking at the summer activities in Bansko, then we are in for a treat (see end of post for more). But first, I am taking a look at Bansko’s Premier Luxury Hotel summer programme of summer packages. Take a peek at their promotional video. It’s rather good.   The Living Bulgaria package If there is […]

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Swing Fever at JJ Murphy’s official opening party

Jan 04, 2013 1 Comment by

JJ Murphy’s in Bansko brings Swing Fever to Bansko. Having checked out some of Swing Fever’s YouTube videos, I am sure this Saturday 12th January JJ Murphy’s is going to be the place to be!  Celebrate the fresh snow that will be tumbling down from the skies (I hope), and party Irish Bansko style at […]

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How to make the most of a Bansko Summer: Events round up

Sep 15, 2012 No Comments by

As the Bansko hot summer continues, I take a look at why I think this has been the best summer yet. I also look ahead to some events over the coming months. These can also be found in The Essential Guide to Bansko (free to Bansko Blog subscribers). Event times in Bansko Another Bansko summer […]

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Bansko Film Festival: “My Bansko”

Oct 09, 2009 1 Comment by

The Bansko Film Festival takes place between 25th and 29th November and is the Ninth International Film Festival for mountains, extreme sports and adventures in Bulgaria. Take a look at film trailer above. More info at banskofilmfest.com. Christophe, the German film maker contacted me to say he is in the final editing of “My Bansko” […]

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Bansko Jazz Festival 2009 Programme

Jun 24, 2009 14 Comments by

The Bansko Jazz Festival 2009 Programme has arrived — like a homing pidgeon, direct from the office of Dr Iliev, I am delighted to be able to publish the FINAL Bansko Jazz Fest 2009 line up. Dr Emi Iliev is the mastermind behind the Jazz Fest in Bansko –  since the very start. And this […]

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Alberto Tomba and Balkaniada Shut Due To World Cup

Feb 08, 2009 No Comments by

Rain and above freezing temperatures come to Bansko. Temperatures will drop this week but ski and board visitors may be a little disappointed to see some of the best runs, nine and four closed until end of February. I maintain that the month of March from around the 5th or so, is a great time […]

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Bansko Gets St Moritz Women’s Downhill On 27th Feb

Jan 21, 2009 No Comments

The canceled ladies downhill from St. Moritz has been rescheduled today to Bansko (BUL) and will take place on Friday, Feb. 27th at 12:00 LOC (11:00 CET). Training runs at both Kitzbuel and Cortina were canceled this morning, both due to falling snow. Organizers later extended the cancellations through tomorrow. At Cortina there were 25inches […]

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