Yovkov’s White Swallow: A Literary Journey Through Dobrudzha

Yovkov’s White Swallow: A Literary Journey Through Dobrudzha

In 2024, four new additions have been included in the prestigious list of the 100 Dunav Ultra Highlights. These are the Silver Treasure of Bukyovtsi, Persina Nature Park, The White Swallow of Yovkov – a tribute to Bulgarian literary classic Yordan Yovkov and his...
Marin Varbanov: The Little-Known Genius of Textile Art

Marin Varbanov: The Little-Known Genius of Textile Art

Maryn Varbanov – Wan Man was a Bulgarian artist, professor and lecturer in textile art at the National Academy of Art in Sofia. During his career, he earned major recognition for his exceptional contribution to fine and applied arts in Bulgaria and China. His...
The Silver Treasure of Bukyovtsi

The Silver Treasure of Bukyovtsi

The silver treasure from the village of Bukyovtsi (today the town of Mizia) represents some of the most valuable artifacts inherited from the Thracian civilization, which flourished in the area of the Lower Danube and present-day Northwestern Bulgaria. Along with the...
The Dunav Ultra Route featured in Lonely Planet’s Top 50

The Dunav Ultra Route featured in Lonely Planet’s Top 50

The Dunav Ultra cycling route has achieved a significant milestone by being featured in Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel 2024,” which highlights the top 50 must-visit destinations worldwide. The route was presented as a supporting feature of the...
Persina Nature Park: Discovering the Danube Wetlands

Persina Nature Park: Discovering the Danube Wetlands

In the Republic of Bulgaria, 11 nature parks are officially designated, with the Dunav Ultra route passing through or near two of them – Persina Nature Park and Rusenski Lom Nature Park. However, the former remains the only protected area of its kind, classified as a...