19 unforgettable places that I visited in 2019

The year 2019 was very generous in terms of travelling. I am grateful that I could make it to 10 countries visited with way more beautiful cities, beaches, landscapes, natural wonders and you name it. I selected 19 uforgettable places that I visited in 2019.

Vienna. Why?

Because it’s a splendid city and the Viennese coffee and apple strudel in the afternoon are a real delight ):

Viennese apple strudel
Viennese apple strudel

2. Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor

Why? To be a part of a fairy tale at least for a day.

Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor
Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor

3. Sfanta Monastire Dervent in the village of Ostrov

And see a grandiose monastery in a tiny village.

Sfanta Monastire Dervent
Sfanta Monastire Dervent

4. The festival Kukerlandia in Yambol. Why?

To chase the evil.

Chase the evil during the festival Kukerlandia
Chase the evil during the festival Kukerlandia

5. Shumen and the monument 1300 year Bulgaria.

Let’s feel small in front of this majestic sight.

Monument 1300 year Bulgaria in Shumen
Monument 1300 year Bulgaria in Shumen

6. The ancient ruins of Petra. Why?

To follow the steps of Indiana Jones.

Petra, Jordan
Petra, Jordan

7. The Holy city of Jerusalem. Why?

To become a pilgrim.

 Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem, Israel

8. Koprivshtitsa. Why?

To dive deep in the revolutionary times of Bulgaria.

Koprivshtitsa, Bulgaria
Koprivshtitsa, Bulgaria

9. Auschwitz. Why?

Always remember the atrocity of world history.

Auschwitz
Auschwitz

10. Gdansk. Why? 

To eat pierogi.

Polish Pierogi
Polish Pierogi

My selection of 19 unforgettable places that I visited in 2019 continues with 9 more sights.

11. Zheravna. Why?

To get dressed in a Bulgarian traditional national costume.

Zheravna Festival of the National Costume
Zheravna Festival of the National Costume

12. Opava. Why?

To be watched by the giant metal birds in the central park.

Opava city park, Czech Republic
Opava city park

13. White Lagoon near Balchik. Why?

To swim in turquoise waters.

White Lagoon near Balchik
White Lagoon near Balchik

14. Kamchia. Why?

To visit one of the virgin beaches in Bulgaria with great surroundings and nature.

Kamchia
Kamchia

15. Istanbul – City-magnet where you will always want to come back. Why?

To say “Hello” to the cats of Istanbul.

Princes' islands near Istanbul
Princes’ islands near Istanbul

16. Constanta. Why?

To climb at the top of Mosque Carol I and to admire the panoramic view.

Mosque Carol I in Constanta
Mosque Carol I in Constanta

17. Shabla. Why?

To visit the Oldest Lighthouse in Bulgaria.

The oldest lighthouse in Bulgaria in Shabla
The oldest lighthouse in Bulgaria in Shabla

18. Prohodna cave. Why? 

To see that God is watching you through his eyes.

Prohodna cave
Prohodna cave

19. Dobrich. Why?

To have a coffee in the Old Dobrich and to eat the most delicious Bulgarian homemade bread.

Old Dobrich
Old Dobrich

Did you enjoy my list of 19 unforgettable places that I visited in 2019?

I am sure that 2020 will bring more interesting destinations and adventures !

Thanks for reading!