Andrey Andreev

Latest Journeys

Melnik wineries open doors for Trifon Zarezan 2019

During the holidays we opened some wonderful bottles of wine from our favourite wineries in Bulgaria. For Christmas we opened...

Sansi - syrah and sangiovese from Zlaten Rozhen, Bulgaria

Sansi – the Welcome wine of Zlaten Rozhen wine cellar, Bulgaria

It was a cold winter day and we were staying in a very interesting hotel in central Bulgaria, actually in...

Osteria Origano, Menhir winery, gourmet restaurant in Puglia at Minervino di Lecce, Salento area in South italy

Menhir – gourmet and wine at Minervino di Lecce, South Italy

All walks in Italy eventually lead to food and wine. For several days in Italy I drank only wine and...

The culinary delights of Salento area in Puglia, South Italy

Now we are going to talk about places you may have never imagined existed. And they are in one of...

Outdoor hot mineral pools in Bulgaria – where to go in the cold seasons?

Here is a list of spa resorts in Bulgaria with hot mineral pools for the winter season When the weather...

Two days in Sofia: Discover the best places in the Bulgarian capital that locals also love

Hello! We are Andrey, Maria and little girls Anna and Adriana – the Andreev family. We live in Sofia, Bulgaria....

Restaurant Annette - Moroccan restaurant in Sofia Bulgaria

Restaurant Annette – the Moroccan escape in Sofia

The Moroccan restaurant Annette is a cozy place for sharing words, emotions and of course, food Morocco was quite a...

Rozhen Monastery, Melnik Pyramids and the small village of Rozhen, Bulgaria

It is Saturday afternoon and we are in front of the Rozhen Monastery. We have just eaten our lunch in...

Bulgaria

Bulgaria is always our first choice of destination. There are so many undiscovered places even for experienced tourist that we rarely need to travel abroad. Read some of the articles in this category and you will understand us.

Outdoor hot mineral pools in Bulgaria – where to go in the cold seasons?

Here is a list of spa resorts in Bulgaria with hot mineral pools for the winter season When the weather...

Two days in Sofia: Discover the best places in the Bulgarian capital that locals also love

Hello! We are Andrey, Maria and little girls Anna and Adriana – the Andreev family. We live in Sofia, Bulgaria....

Restaurant Annette – the Moroccan escape in Sofia

The Moroccan restaurant Annette is a cozy place for sharing words, emotions and of course, food Morocco was quite a...

Rozhen Monastery, Melnik Pyramids and the small village of Rozhen, Bulgaria

It is Saturday afternoon and we are in front of the Rozhen Monastery. We have just eaten our lunch in...

Wine tourism

Wine tourism is one of our ways to explore the world, or at least the warmer parts of it. To enjoy hills we have never seen or to remember the ones we have been to. To feel when the summer was warm of the vines were hit by a hailstorm. To discover the salty notes of the vines near the sea coast. If you are curious what we discover, travel with us!

Melnik wineries open doors for Trifon Zarezan 2019

During the holidays we opened some wonderful bottles of wine from our favourite wineries in Bulgaria. For Christmas we opened...

Sansi – the Welcome wine of Zlaten Rozhen wine cellar, Bulgaria

It was a cold winter day and we were staying in a very interesting hotel in central Bulgaria, actually in...

Menhir – gourmet and wine at Minervino di Lecce, South Italy

All walks in Italy eventually lead to food and wine. For several days in Italy I drank only wine and...

Why you would love to visit a Bulgarian winery and what you will find there

Life is too short to drink bad wine Bulgaria might not be the most famous wine destination but it is...

The Balkans

2 days in Rijeka, Croatia – the city that flows like a river

Rijeka is a labyrinth where I want to get lost The days spent at beautiful places are never enough. We...

The unforgettable Plitvice Lakes in Croatia – our guide to visiting them

Plan your trip to the beautiful Plitvice Lakes carefully to make the most out of it If you are planning...

Saint Mark's church and square, Zagreb, Croatia

The perfect family weekend in Zagreb, Croatia

With its special atmosphere and romantics, Zagreb is a city that can excite everybody Driving by the highway from Serbia...

Rafting Tara, Bosnia and Herzegovina – crossing the deepest canyon in Europe

How we crossed a state border during our first rafting experience and where we fell in love with rafting from...

Europe

Menhir – gourmet and wine at Minervino di Lecce, South Italy

All walks in Italy eventually lead to food and wine. For several days in Italy I drank only wine and...

The culinary delights of Salento area in Puglia, South Italy

Now we are going to talk about places you may have never imagined existed. And they are in one of...

Royal castle in Warsaw, Poland - what to see in one day in Warsaw

A brief Hello to Warsaw, Poland

How to spend a 13h layover in Warsaw in the best way on a Wednesday We spent some time wondering...

Yes, we loved Tallinn, the capital of Estonia!

The story of our wonderful 5-day stay in Tallinn, Estonia We immediately answer the most-asked question since our return from...

Outside Europe

Tel Aviv, Israel – the city of surprises and the best beach we have ever seen

תל אביב Tel Aviv and Jaffa charmed us with the mix of stories, cultures and religions Tel Aviv welcomed me...

Our pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel – a journey through centuries and legends

What it feels like being in the Holy Land and praying on the tomb of Jesus A journey to Jerusalem...

Masada – the ancient desert pearl, Israel

Arad proved to be a calm and quiet town somewhere between the Judean desert and Negev desert in Israel. We...

Dead sea – where you cannot sink but you can drown

How it feels floating in the lowest point on Earth – Dead Sea The views around the highway do not...

Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Our trips would not be so fulfilling if we were not staying in proper accommodations. Sometimes they are romantic, sometimes luxurious, sometimes they have pools or just home-made breakfast. We try to visit various places and enjoy them