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Ours will be a cultural excursion set around good food, and architecture — just as any food tour should be! I will first introduce you to two of my favorite neighborhoods: The Armenian Quarter and the Jewish Quarter. This area simply screams Bucharest with its multi-cultural history, amazing hidden gardens, and 19th century eclectic architecture. We'll make several stops on the way, including an achingly cool ruin bar for a Romanian platter with a story to tell. We may suggest some great Romanian Craft beer for you to get alongside this spread or traditional appetizers. And because the best way to know a city is through the belly, we'll hop on a vintage tram and journey to the city's liveliest market: Obor. Well hidden inside a brutal communist neighborhood, surrounded by utopian blocks of flats, this very old market truly feeds the soul and gut of Bucharest. Someone told me once that beer makes history better, that's why we'll start our exploring at the nice people of Terasa Obor to get a few tasty and very famous "mici"- Romania's proud meaty contribution to the world of mouthwatering street-food. Vegetarians will not be disappointed either as local cheeses and fresh vegetables will complete this rustic feast. Other things to note Please let me know of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. Check up on the meeting point before the tour, or else write or call and please be on time. Don't hold back with your questions:)

During your personal tasting experience I will guide you through the distinctive world of Bulgarian wines. Although Bulgaria has been producing wine for 5000 years it is still relatively unknown to the rest of the world. Now a rising new generation of Bulgarian boutique winemakers are devoted to the craft and bringing new attention to our country. You will taste 5 wine varieties of local grapes unique to Bulgaria, that can not be found anywhere else: Miskets, Melnik, Mavrud, Gumza and Rubin. Plus, local cheeses, artisanal bread and mineral water. The tasting is held in one of the best boutique wine shops in Sofia – Tempus Vini, which is located on an artsy street in the city center, known for its fine restaurants and boutiques. And just a few streets away from Sofia’s main pedestrian boulevard. During the tasting I can tell you about the wine regions of Bulgaria including the history and the wine culture of my beautiful country. All tastings are held in English or Bulgarian. Duration is about 1.5 hours. Then I can offer you suggestions of my favorite restaurants nearby to finish your evening. :) Other things to note Please inform me if some of the guests have any allergies. Thank you. We are expecting you!

I will introduce you 5 types of the most popular Bulgarian wines from local grapes as well as two types of local cheesе. Along the tasting I'll recount you about our wine regions and the history. Our customers are some of the best restaurants in Sofia, so a recommendation for your next gourmet experience in Sofia will be provided to you at the end of the tasting. All you need to do is to enjoy the true essence of Bulgarian wines and cheesе.

I will take you on a culinary adventure of the national Bulgarian cuisine. We will prepare seasonal meals and use fresh and locally grown products from the small local grocery stores. Together we will cook a hands-on four-course, traditional Bulgarian meal, including banitsa, a main dish, a salad or a soup, and a light dessert. We will start with the preparation of the classic pastry for banitsa from scratch while talking about mystical Bulgarian food and culture habits stories. Our soup will be traditional Bulgarian cold soup - Tarator (we will cook it only when cucumbers are tasty and in season - spring, summer or early autumn time, for the wintertime we will prepare a winter salad) followed by the main course, which will be based on your food preferences (vegetarian or classic meat dish) and finishing with delicious Bulgarian yogurt dessert with homegrown/made ingredients. You will have the chance to learn classic recipes and secret tips for mastering Bulgarian cuisine. I will be happy to share with you products grown in my family's back yard with a lot of love and care, like homemade alcoholic drinks and classic Bulgarian preserves. Other things to note Vegetarian and Vegan options are available upon request. Please, inform me about any food allergies.

Come on over to the dark side...of Bucharest. Travel back in time through stories of a turbulent past and explore the less savory aspects of its history, from the bloody battles fought between Vlad the Impaler and the Ottoman Empire in the Middle Ages, to the "Little Paris" era of the early 20th century, and on to Communist times, undoubtedly one of Romania's darkest chapters. Visit the oldest cemetery in town, a beautiful final resting place with an eclectic collection of funeral monuments ranging from astoundingly beautiful to bewildering, and hear stories that will make your heart melt and your hair curl. Explore a former luxury brothel famous during the golden age of 'Little Paris', and hear stories of famous courtesans who stole the hearts of kings. Find out about our own 'Jack the Ripper', dubbed the 'Vampire of Bucharest', who had a penchant for blonde waitresses and terrorized the city in the early 70s. Finish the adventure in the Revolution Square and learn about the hardships of daily life under one of Eastern Europe's most brutal totalitarian regimes, as well as the struggle of the Romanian people to free themselves from oppression through the Revolution of 1989. Other things to note Not recommended for children aged 16 and under

This photoshoot is offered to couples, families and individuals and it is lead by me. I am the host. :) We'll meet at address: Stefan Stambolov 2-a popular panoramic terrace in the heart of the city. We will walk through the main street and enter thе captivating Old town. We will start taking pictures. I will show you the Public Library, as well as the Archeological museum. This area is one of my favourites and it is an amazing area to have your pictures taken! After we finish exploring and taking pictures there we will head to one of the most picturesque streets in Veliko Tarnovo- "Gurko". It has historical value, since many revolutionaries have passed through it in the past. I will take beautiful pictures of you there. By then the sun must have gotten low, so it would be perfect time to head to the State Art Gallery as our last destination. The famous gallery happens to be located near an impressive monument. А stunning view of the old town opens up from there. I am sure you will enjoy it very much! We will finish with our photoshoot there. After we finish I will walk you to the place you are staying, so you don't have to worry about how you will get home. The experience is private! You'll receive personalised pictures - a unique souvenir of your time in Bulgaria! After the experience you will receive 100 high quality images in jpeg format. I will send them via email.

After two years of Pandemic, two kids and lots of changes in our world I’ve come back to what I know to do best: Fashion Design. What is this workshop about? We meet at the entrance of Cișmigiu park on Știrbei Voda street. We buy some coffee; we discuss what we want to accomplish in two and a half hours, and we go to our studio. We are a team of two: me and my friend Ghita who helps me with the technical part of my collections. At our studio we talk about our style preferences, we look at the fabrics, we decide if we also need textile paint, collage, patchwork, or other special technique. Together we will learn the basic facts of how to build a pattern from which we will make a T-shirt, a simple skirt, or a blouse/kimono, doable in 3-4 hours. The surprise: you go back home with a piece made by you entirely! :) After the pattern is made, with all the sizes and shapes that we want, we cut the fabric and we put all the pieces together, then we discuss what we want to modify or to add, to touch our aesthetic goals. After the kids came, I started a new slow wear brand called Onions crafts and it’s about natural fabrics, zero waste approach, herbal dyed, handmade embroidery. I can tell you the story about this too. All this with a musical and positive background, laughs and having fun!

This 45-minute photo session will take you on a journey through the enchanting streets of Bucharest. Tailored to suit solo adventurers, couples, friends, and families, this experience is designed to create unforgettable memories for you in my hometown. Don't worry if you're new to this – stunning photos are for everyone, regardless of modeling expertise. I'm here to ensure your comfort, provide guidance, and help you cherish and embrace your true self. In addition to creating beautiful memories, I will share captivating tales of Bucharest's rich history from my experience as a historian. Additionally, I will offer valuable tips to help you maximize your time here. The route can be customized, depending on the guest's preferences. Usually, we can cover 3-5 locations. If you want to uncover more, please check my other experiences or message me before booking. I'm also available for creative, fashion, and fine art sessions. Important notes: - We will be walking between locations (2-5 minutes). - Given the heavy traffic in Bucharest, please ensure you arrive on time. I may be unable to extend sessions beyond the scheduled time due to my tight schedule. You can see my work on IG: @matees_andreea (personal) & @unforgettablephotoshoots

Take your unique souvenir of your time in Bucharest! Get to know the historical Bucharest by taking professional photographs in the most instagramable places! I'll point out interesting things you won't find in a standard brochure! I'm your Bucharest local friend who just so happens to be really great with a camera & knows the coolest/randomest things about this gorgeous neighborhood! No problem, if you cannot pose, you don’t have to. I will guide you through everything, relax you with fun stories and historical facts, and the result will be natural, cinematic photos that look like they would be part of a movie. I'll help you build the self-confidence you need and help you take advantage of your potential. This experience is perfect for couples, small friend groups, families and individuals who love to experience the authentic Bucharest lifestyle! Other things to note: Don't hesitate to create the outfit that represents you the most and fell the most comfortable yet beautiful in it! In case of rain, if you're staying a bit longer, we can try to reschedule the shoot. Or just let's go for an adventure in the rain. Check out my instagram: @immortal_shoots!

During this 3 hours walking tour on the streets of Bucharest, you will see how the years Romania spent under the Communist regime changed its architecture, its people and most importantly, its present. We will go through all the major changes Communism brought to this country and to this city, including but not limited to: nationalization, Secret Police, demolitions, etc. We will see around 15 objectives, each of them marking a specific moment/change during the Communist regime timeline. We will end the tour in the Revolution Square. This tour is great for groups and teams!

A great way of diving into the local nightlife of Bucharest is by joining the most popular Pub Crawl in the Old Town area. We'll visit four unique venues each Friday & Saturday, in the Old Town area, with a crescendo-planned tour. A local experience that promises to be both fun and insightful, in some of the most popular venues in town. Starting in a social bar or pub where the guests can meet each other, continuing to a fancy social venue, moving to a buzzing party venue and ending in 2 big clubs, the group will have a broad view of the local nightlife by the end of the night. During the tour, we may experience live bands, social games, special DJ sets and even special events for holidays. Each pub crawl promises tasty shots included in the package, priority entrances, interactive guiding, photos and hints for enjoying Bucharest to its most. A must-try activity for solo travelers, couples and small group of friends. Surprises may be provided for birthdays or pre-wedding celebrations.

You will start in the Old City Center by visiting the oldest witnesses of Bucharest birth and development: Old Court Citadel, Manuc's Inn and Stravopoleos Church. After, you will visit the most famous boulevard of Bucharest, Calea Victoriei with it's impressive architecture and grandiose buildings like Military Circle, Telephone Palace, Royal Palace, Romanian Atheneum, etc. Forward you will get rid of city crookedness and you will have the opportunity to relax and cool down into the Cismigiu Gardens where you will find at the end Bucharest City Hall. In the end you will pass into the 20th century and the communist era by seeing the grandiose Ceausescu's Palace and Union Boulevard which was designed to be longer and wider than Champs Elysee.

Discover the main landmarks of communist history in the city of Sofia. Start your tour by passing by the former headquarters of the Bulgarian Communist Party. Continue on to see buildings such as the secret police investigation facility and the destroyed mausoleum. Head on towards the monument of the Soviet army and the National Palace of Culture. During the 3-hour-long walking tour, learn about the theory of communism and what Marxism-Leninism is. Find out about the history of communism in Bulgaria, the pros and cons of the period, and the relation between the communist government and religion, industry, economy, culture and everyday life of the people. End the tour with a fresh perspective on the city and a new insight into the country's communist past. Please note group size may vary depending on the season.

Join us for a pub crawl around Sofia's great night life! Don't miss the best opportunity to have fun with travellers from all over the world enjoying a few drinks and the best bars around town. During the week when less people join us, we go to some smaller and hidden locations with their own history and atmosphere. During the weekend we go to bigger venues, as more people (10+) are joining us. During the week: Our second place is a hidden bar with its own story that our guides tell to the guests. Our third place is an art location with a unique vibe. This venue has a special story which the guests of the pub crawl will learn. Our fourth place is is a lively bar on a weekday where the people on the pub crawl already know each other and level of enjoyment go on higher levels. Our last place during the week is a lively place where you can dance and have fun the rest of the night. We get there at about 12:30 - 1 am and you can stay until it closes in the early hours of the morning :) During the weekend: Our second place is a lively bar/club where the guests start enjoying the nightlife music in Sofia. Our third place is a venue where quite often the guests can hear live music) We have the sole intent to provide our guests with a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Any individual or group that is only interested in getting wasted as determined by the guides will be asked to leave

Ours will be a cultural excursion set around good food, and architecture — just as any food tour should be! I will first introduce you to two of my favorite neighborhoods: The Armenian Quarter and the Jewish Quarter. This area simply screams Bucharest with its multi-cultural history, amazing hidden gardens, and 19th century eclectic architecture. We'll make several stops on the way, including an achingly cool ruin bar for a Romanian platter with a story to tell. We may suggest some great Romanian Craft beer for you to get alongside this spread or traditional appetizers. And because the best way to know a city is through the belly, we'll hop on a vintage tram and journey to the city's liveliest market: Obor. Well hidden inside a brutal communist neighborhood, surrounded by utopian blocks of flats, this very old market truly feeds the soul and gut of Bucharest. Someone told me once that beer makes history better, that's why we'll start our exploring at the nice people of Terasa Obor to get a few tasty and very famous "mici"- Romania's proud meaty contribution to the world of mouthwatering street-food. Vegetarians will not be disappointed either as local cheeses and fresh vegetables will complete this rustic feast. Other things to note Please let me know of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. Check up on the meeting point before the tour, or else write or call and please be on time. Don't hold back with your questions:)

Please message me in case the tour is fully booked - there usually are a few extra spots available, but the Airbnb group limit is 10 people. During this experience, we will be exploring Bucharest and its history, while stopping at some of the best and most interesting bars the city has to offer. From rooftop bars to local pubs and the best beer spots in Bucharest, we will cover all types of awesome places. As we walk between locations I will make sure to: inform you of the history of the city, point out the most popular bars/cafes/restaurants/hang-out spots, and tell you as many interesting facts about the Romanian lifestyle as possible. During this experience, we will be covering all the important attractions, the most photogenic spots, the most beautiful streets and squares, and some of the hidden gems located in the heart of Bucharest. On this tour, we will be trying local (all produced in Romania, and most of them produced especially for the locations we will be stopping at) alcoholic beverages such as: - Brandy (Palinca) - Cherry Liquor - Local Wine - Local Beer +Traditional Snacks and other optional drinks The cost of the drinks that we will be trying along the way is around 17EUR/85RON (NOT INCLUDED). You do not need any cash along the way, as card is accepted in all of the locations we will be stopping in. Drinking at any stop is not mandatory, just recommended.

Excursion starts from Nis after breakfast, excursion to Devil's Town is a set of earthen heads or towers with stone caps (blocks, and zeta cups) on top. It has more than two degrees, is two to fifteen meters high, and half to three meters wide. Next to visit the Prolom Banja, tour of Prolom Banja, spring water of the highest quality and a visit to the Wellness & Spa center Lazarica-Log cabin and Neolithic site "Pločnik" , local food testing, bathing in thermal waters, return to Nis. The phenomenal nature of the splendid panorama, waterfalls, natural phenomena, two specific and authentic Orthodox churches. Tour of the winery "Doja" with a tasting of the indigenous variety of wine "Prokupac"

Let's start with a sketch! We will work together on a preliminary drawing over a cup of coffee or tea. You can propose a word, a phrase or a design to work on, or we can brainstorm and try different ideas. At this point we will work with pencil on paper. Next we hit the wall! We will apply the preliminary drawing on the wall. I will show you how to use a spray-can to draw outlines. Then we will work on the design of our street artwork together. After the design is complete, we will fill in the colours. I will paint with you, every step of the way but you will want do it yourself because it is so much fun..! I have done this with my students and I couldn't get them to let me paint. The final part are the details and the signatures! After that you can post your street artwork in the social media. You are officially a street artist! You don't need to have any previous experience and you don't need to bring anything. Come as you are! Feel free to contact me if you do not see any available dates. I may arrange extra spots.

During this experience, we will be exploring Bucharest, its history, and its most popular street food places. From small neighborhood cafes and cake shops to some of the oldest and most popular hang-out spots in Bucharest, we will cover all types of awesome places. Along the way, we will enjoy a variety of traditional Romanian snacks, cakes, and beverages During this experience, we will cover all of the tourist attractions Bucharest has to offer and their history. As we walk between locations I will make sure to: inform you of the history of the city, point out the most popular bars/cafes/restaurants/hang-out spots, and tell you as many interesting facts about the Romanian lifestyle as possible. The cost of the food that we will be trying along the way is around 15EUR/72RON (NOT INCLUDED). Please make sure that you have cash in the local currency (RON/Romanian LEU) in order to be able to purchase and try all of the things we will be stopping for along the way Along the way you will have the chance to try: - Romanian Traditional Snacks - Pastries - Coffee - Cake from one of the oldest cake shops in the city - Transportation Tickets for the entire duration of the tour - 2 metro rides with a total cost of 6RON (payable by contactless card)

We will visit 4 locations, if time allows it, in a 6 hour time window in and around Bucharest. These forgotten places from our list will help you understand better the troubled past that the country has gone through in the last few decades, since communism fell. This tour will take us through the rubble and will help create a much deeper understanding, similar to the experience you get from visiting a museum, but much more real. Hundreds of amazing places that used to house workers, provide them entertainment and more importantly work, are now forgotten and abandoned, left to decay. Well, not 100% forgotten, as urban explorers and (sadly) scavengers still visit them sometimes.