I really enjoyed my trip around the Balkans on this second part of my Brexitour adventure. Not only did I go to the 4 remaining EU countries that I had never previously visited, but I also took the opportunity to visit other countries that had always intrigued me. Of course many people have asked me which city I liked most. That is difficult to answer. … Continue reading Reflections on the Balkans
So which were the best beers sampled in Part 2 – The Balkans. Here is the summary table. The top-rated beer was the Bratislavsky Leziak from the micro-brewery in downtown Bratislava. It was the first beer on our ‘Bratislava by Beer’ walking tour and was helped by the great environment – and the fact that it was accompanied by a large plate of ribs. Although … Continue reading Beers Ratings Summary (Part 2)
Beer in Sofia is fantastic value. On average a pint (500 ml) of local draught beer costs £1.80. Shumensko seemed to be the most popular beer – and was readily available in all bars and restaurants. We were focused on thorough and diligent testing of Shumensko throughout our time in Sofia, driven not only by our quest to provide clear feedback to our loyal readers … Continue reading Local delights
It’s always good to start with a fact. Did you know from where the city of Sofia derives its name? Nor did I. Sofia was a Bulgarian saint and the impressive statue (see above) gives her a bird’s eye view of the city centre. Our hotel was located about 100 metres away – and was very convenient for getting to all of the main sights. … Continue reading Saints and revolutionaries
Our first stop is Sofia, capital of Bulgaria – and the most Easterly destination on this trip. We arrived in beautiful sunny weather and a temperature of 27 C. The airport is very close to the city centre so the flight path was amazingly low and provided a fantastic view of the main city sights as we came in to land. We will drop out … Continue reading Sofia, BULGARIA
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