Tagged With "Bulgarian Riviera"
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Re: Rila Monastery: The Gem of Bulgaria
Hi, I agree entirely, this monastery is very well worth visiting. I don't think you mentioned the cross inside with exquisitely carved very tiny figures all over it. I heard much of it was carved with a needle and Rila went blind while doing it. Whether I was told the truth or not, it is an amazing example of dedication, patience and devotion to your task ).
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Re: Rila Monastery: The Gem of Bulgaria
The striped pattern an archways remind me of what you see in the Mezquita in Cordoba, Spain. In Cordoba, the earlier portions get their color from different colors of stone, and the later ones were painted. Which way is it at Rila? Thanks for the view!
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Re: Rila Monastery: The Gem of Bulgaria
I had never heard of this place before. It's beautiful. I do hope that one day I will be able to visit it. Thanks for sharing these great photos.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, December 2, 2014: Boats at Cassis, France
Just like the Cornish Riviera - with French rural architecture. Once you have a taste for living by the sea - its hard to be drawn away.
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Cruising through the holidays
Every year thousands of passengers find out warm tropical breezes and Christmas festivities mix well aboard a Princess Cruise Line ship. “We install more than 347 Christmas trees fleet wide. Each vessel has a showcase tree in...
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Where Was Gumbo? Paris. Where's the Statue? Everywhere!
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When life gives you lemons, make a festival!
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Why you should try a Yacht Vacation!
Looking for a unique way to explore the European coast? Adi shares reasons why you should consider a yacht vacation (sponsored content)
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what is the best transportation service you know in the caribbean?
Recently I was looking for a lot of options to travel to the Riviera Maya in specific. So I want to know which are the options that you consider as the best to move around the city. In my case were two sites that I managed to contact, if you have comments about these would like to know, because it is very important to get my method of transportation since my trip begins this weekend. City Car Rental and eTransfers I REALLY! appreciate ALL comments!!!!!!!
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Hardy's Classic Tour comes to Weymouth
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Another Vegas Landmark Hotel to be Torn Down
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SNCF: Oooops, we made the trains too big!
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Saudi King and His 700 person Entourage Draw Mixed Reaction in France
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Another cruise line sets sail for Cuba...it hopes
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July's a month of festivals in France
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France reveals its most and least favorite regions
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Easter Holidays Ideas: Uncover French Riviera with a Luxury Yacht Charter
One of the best ideas to spend the Easter holidays that is a time of joy is to spend it visualizing the natural beauty of French Riviera in your own charter luxury yacht. Having a yacht to oneself is a dream for most of the people. It is not necessary that you buy one in order to have it for yourself during a vacation. There are charter yachts that are available to people who can pay and use these wonderful yachts for a specified period of time. They can have a great weekend or a prolonged...
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Honeymoon Planning: Where to Go and What to Do
Helen Bradford, in her first post on TravelGumbo, shares some great suggestions for the perfect honeymoon.
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Pondicherry, India (Part 1)
Bob Cranwell shares memories of life in Pondicherry, a unique corner of the Indian subcontinent.
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10 Water Sports and Their Top 5 Spots
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Cozumel, for those who don't do resorts
Jonathan L gives us a guide to the Cozumel that's hiding behind the glitzy resort life.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 2nd, 2014: Macaws
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France puts €€€ into rebuilding tourism
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The Working Class Riviera - Orchard Beach and City Island
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Looking for Cheap? Sunny Beach may be for you
The Bulgarian Riviera is a vacation bargain spot, but the list has others as well.
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French Riviera pied-a-terre: €1 Billion
For the price, 35 acres, 10 bedrooms, 14,000 tropical plants, and a few slices of history.
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Chanel No. 5 vs Fast Trains to Nice
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What Are The New Disney World Park Attractions You Can Enjoy This Summer?
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Where Gumbo Was: #6.5
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Things To Know About Playa Del Carmen
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Cancun region adding tourist tax
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Air France safety vid is travel ad, too
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Segway Tour of Nice, France
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Olympics shifting Tour de France finish
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Principality of Monaco
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But the GPS said...Alps-bound bus visits the Riviera
A couple of weeks ago, we published a News Link about a couple who followed their GPS off the road and into the water...now we've got one about a tour bus driver who set the wrong town on the device.
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Rila Monastery: The Gem of Bulgaria
If you still haven't decided to visit Bulgaria after my 7 reasons to do so , this may be the right inspiration to come here. Rila Monastery is the most gorgeous, peaceful and authentic place in Bulgaria I've been so far.