by Dr. Yan | Nov 30, 2021 | Nature
We have seen snow this season but we had only seen rain in Sofia. The only snow we saw was on the mountains. Well, here came the first snow this year in Sofia on Nov 30, 2021. The weather forecast had been accurate. The snow is very pretty, although the road...
by Dr. Yan | Nov 28, 2021 | Civilization
Imagining yourself debating or interpreting a poem or a prose in a second language as a high-schooler, and then seeing Bulgarian high-schoolers doing exactly that in English at such proficiency and competitiveness, it was a marvelous experience. I was able to witness...
by Dr. Yan | Nov 21, 2021 | Civilization, Culture, Food
I saw the news about the German Christmas Market in Sofia that would run from Nov 19 to Dec 21 from 11 am to 10 pm every day this year in the city garden, right behind the “One Man” LCD display art structure. Since I was in town, I went there to take a look. The...
by Dr. Yan | Nov 21, 2021 | Civilization, Nature
Having been in Sofia for a while to have covered most of the touristy places, I wanted to know where a local would love to go. My current host recommended Bankya. He’s typically busy with organizing events that tend to be crowded, so he appreciates the quietness in a...
by Dr. Yan | Nov 7, 2021 | Civilization, Culture, Nature
In early Nov, the air was still warm, the leaves were colorful, and the families were seen to enjoy themselves everywhere in the Boris’ Garden Park in the town center. This park was constructed in 1884 and has been the gathering place for many generations. The young...
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