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Chernobyl: A Trip into the Exclusion Zone Part 2

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Human existence is made of moments connected with places and people. Some of those turn into memories, and a fraction of those memories we remember all our lives. Years passed since I’ve visited Chernobyl, but this eerie Ukrainian town is engraved in my brain. Maybe places like this – that are connected with immense human tragedy – are hard to erase. But one thing is sure – for me, Chernobyl will always be the most memorable city I’ve ever visited.

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A Guide to Bulgarian Traditions

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What is it to be a Bulgarian? Well, I guess there is no simple answer to that question. What makes a person to be a part of a nation is an inner feeling of pride and understanding of different traditions and behaviors embedded in the national psychology. And we might not be a rich country, but of traditions we have a lot!

The Bulgarian state was established in 681. During its many centuries of existence, the country managed to keep some of its pagan traditions, mix them with Christian rituals, and create a folklore, fit for the high-spirited, feisty and brave inhabitants of its lands. As a true Bulgarian, I am happy to present to you some of our unique traditions that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

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Traveling during a Pandemic: Tips from a Flight Attendant

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The Aviation industry was hit really hard by the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reports a 50% drop in domestic passenger traffic globally and even worse decrease in international travel – 74%. But in the beginning of 2021 there is a glimmer of hope for those of us who wish to return to traveling. More and more people are choosing to overcome their fear of the pandemic and trust airlines in their quest to keep them safe and take them to the desired destination!

Truth is a lot of companies are flying and there are still destinations you can visit! The key to a successful trip is a good preparation and following the rules, enforced by the airlines. As passengers are starting to return to the planes, I thought it is a good idea to share with you some tips in my capacity of a flight attendant. No matter if you are traveling for work, fun, or visiting relatives, here are some recommendations that will make your trip during a pandemic much more pleasant.

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4 Fun Things to Do in Sofia during the Winter

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Although the winter is a wonderful season, it might be a little bit harder to come up with interesting things to do, especially now, when the restaurants are closed due to COVID 19. If you do not enjoy walks in the cold and prefer to stay in, but are bored of being at home all the time or you are a tourist looking for a place to visit, this is the post for you! Below you can find four of my favorite activities that are perfect to beat the cold weather blues:)

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