A Carpet Factory
Just a short 10-15 minute drive from Velingrad, there’s an unassuming building that you might pass without a second glance. Modest in size, with a simple fence around it, it doesn’t stand out at first. Yet, as you approach, a friendly dog might greet you by the gate, a hint that something special lies within.
Step inside, and you’ll find yourself in a world of surprises. This is a carpet factory—but not just any factory. While they once produced carpets on a mass scale, since 1990, they’ve dedicated themselves to crafting custom-made pieces. Their clients now include some of the most prestigious names, even the Royal Household in the UK.
For me, this little factory is a perfect symbol of Bulgaria—a hidden gem, full of secrets waiting to be discovered. If you haven’t traveled here, seen these places, and experienced the warm surprises that Bulgaria has to offer, you’d never truly know what lies beneath the surface.
Have you been to this factory guys? Would be nice to hear your stories ☺️
Delicious breakfast in a mountain hut after a long hike
Do you people start slowly prepare for Christmas?
How are going to celebrate it? Would appreciate if you share a bit with us ❤️
SUNDAY QUIZ
This time is about something colossal made by human hands or better to say CARVED by human hands into the rock. The 40 metes carved image belongs to the Dacian chief. He was the last king of Dacia, who fought against the Roman emperors. The project was the idea of the financier not so long ago. Let’s not say his name so far :) This guy engaged 12 sculptors and completed the project in 10 years.
Any ideas whose image is carved and what the location is. It’s a bit tricky guys )
a. Greece
b. Romania
c. Montenegro
d. Serbia
Please put down your answers in the comments ☺️
TOP HIKES IN EUROPE? - PIRIN MOUNTAINS 🇧🇬
Sibiu in Transilvania, Romania. The nickname is The City with Eyes. Do you know,- why 😉?
The winter ski season 2023 is officially OVER!
What is now? The ski lifts will go through the essential maintenance being open at a reduced capacity. But since 1st July they are working every day as normally. BECAUSE the hiking season starts 😃
Video credits YukkiMik
PLANNING SUMMER VACATIONS?
Love adventures, non-ordinary routes, wild nature and authentic experience? JOIN US on the tours 👍
Credits: @yukkimik
Day in winter mountain resort full of ADRENALINE!
#bansko #winterwonderland #snowboarding
Are we taking the Metro?” you will ask me. “Why not?!” is my answer. You will like the Metro here in Sofia. It’s clean and quiet. And easy to use. And it costs 1.60 lv (0.8 euro).
Getting a bit curious 😉?
PS The tickets are valid within 30 min from the issue hour. The Metro is open from 5:30 to the midnight.
What kind of transport have you ever used in Sofia? Which would you recommend mostly?
And yes, what’s your opinion about the Metro 👇?
How do you clean blankets or carpets? 😉Dear, what a question, you might say 😂 Using dry-cleaning, laundry... etc. Have a look however how they still do it in the rural areas in Bulgaria. We consider this is absolutely unique!
➡ The wooden "machine" is called bara. And using a mountain stream the "bara" washes carpets, blankets and rugs very nicely.
➡ The washing season begins in May/ June and ends in November preferably when it is sunshine.
➡ What is remarkable, such rural laundries are quite popular among the inhabitants of the big cities. They leave the need-to-be-washed stuff at the "laundries" while doing hiking at weekends and combine, thus, washing with tourism 😀
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35 meters above the cozy town of Bansko in the church tower.... these sounds we here quite regularly in Bansko. Thanks Stefan Stoyanov for the great video! 😀
