Bulgaria

In my opinion, Bulgaria is one of the most underrated countries in Europe. It has three stunning mountain ranges with great skiing, hiking and mountain biking. It has sandy beaches and ancient cities with vibrant cultural scenes. And it has my home, Bansko, a mountain village turned digital nomad haven.

  • How to Respond to Sexism While Traveling

    How to Respond to Sexism While Traveling

    Once you have become aware of the gendered power dynamics operating in our society, you can’t help but notice sexism everywhere around you. It’s like trying to forget a huge Game of Thrones spoiler that someone told you because your surname is Stark and they thought you would like to hear news of your family.…

  • Unique Stays: Sleep in a Bee Hive in Slovenia

    Unique Stays: Sleep in a Bee Hive in Slovenia

    Originally published on Thrillist.com. I’m trying to meditate, yet all I can hear is humming. That’s because I just stuck my head inside a beehive. I’m at the wooden cabin I rented in the Slovenian hills, a 30-minute drive from the capital of Ljubljana, for a mini relaxation retreat with a focus on apitherapy, or…

  • A Beginner’s Guide to Via Ferrata

    A Beginner’s Guide to Via Ferrata

    Originally published in Wired for Adventure – Buy the full issue here! I’m only a few minutes into the via ferrata when I find myself staring down into a sheer drop. The next stage of the route is a suspension bridge, consisting of nothing more than a narrow cable for my feet, and two more…