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Manchester – July 2007 mcdog It was raining in Manchester. It was raining everywhere in the UK according to the radio. It had been raining for almost the whole six weeks we had been back in the UK. Did we care? Not then we didn’t, we were sitting in the airport, watching planes take-off in [...]

Bulgaria, Balchik – Nov 2007 Dogrose November saw us pay a return visit to Balchik, a charming Bulgarian port town on the black sea coast. We were back in Bulgaria looking at properties for sale and to get a feel of what the country’s like in the winter months. It was a definite contrast to [...]

Bulgaria – Ethnographic Museum, Varna Mary Carter Down a little side street close to the city centre you will find a quaint National Revival Period Mansion that was originally built for a Varna merchant (c. 1860) and which is now the home of Varna’s Ethnographic Museum. It did take a little finding (we walked by [...]

The Kuoni snow programme showcases ski and snowboard holidays to the finest selection of inspiring and rejuvenating winter escapes. Skiers and snowboarders will be in their element, with thousands of miles of prepared piste that offer a test for all abilities, from green to black. And, for those looking for more than skiing or snowboarding [...]

Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria Nansi Nansi has sent in some beautiful pictures of Veliko Tarnovo. To view the complete slide show click here Thank you Nansi.

Mogilino, Bulgaria – November 2007 (Documentary director Kate Blewett) Those of you who watched the documentary “Bulgaria’s Abandoned Children” shown on BBC2 Sunday 18 November would no doubt be left shocked and disturbed by their plight. Most of these children have never stepped foot out side since entering the institution. They spend their days rocking [...]

Family Hotel Viktoria , Balchik – November 2007 Dogrose The Viktoria is a medium sized, family run, two star hotel one row back from the sea. It offers basic, reasonably priced, clean rooms and apartments. It has large double rooms, several studio and two bed apartments and one three bed apartment, the hotel also boasts [...]

Bulgaria – VelikoTarnovo, November 2007 dogrose There is something to be said for being an out-of-season tourist. There are the occasional disadvantages, especially in places like Tunisia where you are the only target for persistent souvenir sellers, but most of the time it can be a wonderful experience. Quite often you get considerably reduced rates [...]

The Art Hotel, Varna – November 2007 dogrose The Art hotel (not to be confused with the Art Capitol) is situated conveniently right in the centre of Varna just off the main square. It’s a narrow building recognisable only by its fancy painted glass and wood door. It has a small modern lobby with friendly [...]

Hotel Antik, Varna – November 2007 Dogrose The Antik Hotel is a small friendly hotel just off the main city centre square. The lobby/bar is modern and attractive with plenty of plants giving it a comfortable, cosy feel. It does boast internet access for guests in the lobby but as far as we could see [...]