Bulgaria could be Europe’s last affordable ski destination, but is it worth the savings?

Marianna enjoyed one quick black run (usually three, but the rest were closed) and eight reds – some a bit short – Marianna Hunt “Here is the ski boot room,” our immaculately coiffed hotelier proudly exclaimed. I looked around. To be precise, it was a parking lot-cum-construction site with no indication as to whether you … Read more

On holiday in the ‘unluckiest’ place in Europe

Home to golden beaches and bustling cities, Bulgaria should be on your 2024 must-visit list – Stone RF/Getty Data gurus at Eurostat may have declared Bulgaria the unhappiest country in Europe following a recent poll, but the survey – which analyzed levels of life satisfaction across the continent – ​​only tells part of the story. … Read more

The new European budget ski destination – and it’s not Bulgaria

Italy now tops the Post Office – Getty’s list of Europe’s cheapest ski spots For a good price on the slopes, experience tells us that we should go to Bulgaria – to Borovets and Bansko, known for their budget-friendly hotels and après-ski. But not necessarily anymore, says the Post Office: Italy now tops the rankings … Read more