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2025 Snowshoeing from Bansko: A Trip into the Rhodope Mountains

2025 Snowshoeing from Bansko: A Trip into the Rhodope Mountains You know, Bansko gets a lot of attention for its ski slopes, which are really fantastic, by the way. But sometimes, you just sort of feel the need to get away from the sound of ski lifts and the busy runs for a little bit. That’s actually how I found myself looking into a snowshoeing day trip to the Rhodope Mountains. It’s almost like stepping into a different world, just a short drive away. To be honest, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from the whole experience. The idea …

Vitosha Snowshoe Tour from Sofia Review (2025 Guide)

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Vitosha Snowshoe Tour from Sofia Review (2025 Guide) Swapping City Streets for Snowy Peaks: Our First Impression Honestly, waking up in Sofia is its own kind of special thing, you know? The city has this energy, a hum of history and modern life all at once. Yet, we were really craving something different, a bit of quiet. The promise of the Vitosha Mountain tour was basically calling to us. So, we decided that a full-day snowshoeing adventure was exactly what we needed. As a matter of fact, the pickup was surprisingly smooth and right on time. We just climbed into …