Monday, August 30, 2010

European Real Estate Prices To Drop In 2006

Areas of Europe popular with holiday home buyers could see property prices fall by ten per cent or more in the year ahead, according to overseas property specialists Tribune Properties.

2005 saw the first signs of a property slow down, and even the reverse of sharp gains in holiday home prices over recent years in Spain and Portugal.

With owners unable to sell their property likely to drop their asking prices in 2006 to secure a sale, buyers will be in their strongest negotiating position since the mid to late 1980's when prices dropped by nearly a third on the Spanish Costas.

Europe's worst drought in living memory had an affect on the markets in Spain and Portugal earlier this year, with many would be buyers wondering if they would be able to use their pool in years to come, with consequential rentals possibly tailing off.

'Some buyers rely on renting their holiday home out as they take out a mortgage to buy', says Roger Munns of Tribune Properties, 'and if they can't rely on this it creates doubt as to whether to buy or not. Some buyers were taking the view that they should wait to see what happens'.

But it isn't just the possibility of more droughts and unreliable rental income that is beginning to see prices drop in some areas, according to Tribune Properties.

The emergence of new European markets in the former Eastern Bloc has seen British, Dutch, Belgian and German buyers head for countries like Bulgaria where apartments and houses can be bought at a fraction of the price of Spain and Portugal.

'Second home buyers are seeing properties offered in Bulgaria at less than half the price they thought they would need to own a home overseas, and the traditional markets of Spain and Portugal are losing out.

Already we have seen villas in Menorca drop in value by around ten per cent, and they could, and probably will, go lower still.

In addition the rate of new builds on the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca hasn't slowed down to any great degree, and before long there could be a price correction as there is going to be quite an oversupply in the market.'

European Tax Havens

In contrast to lower prices on the Spanish Costas and Menorca, Tribune forecast that prices on the Algarve and Malta are likely to stay steady or increase as their domestic markets are strong.

The two countries they see in Europe with growth potential for 2006 are the tax havens of Andorra and Monaco.

Monaco and lesser known Andorra both offer no income tax for residents, and Andorra has seen double digit property price inflation for the last two years, with the 2005 figures likely to match. After a slow start to the year Monaco has seen strong buying in the last quarter.

With the new government in Germany increasing the top rate of income tax, Tribune forecast demand continuing through to 2006.

'Andorra and Monaco are small countries with little room to build new property', says Tribune's Managing Director Roger Munns, 'Despite the German economy being slow for the last few years it remains a very important market. The raising of the top level of tax will mean more Germans seeking residency in a country with low tax levels. Andorra and Monaco are the two most likely candidates for them to buy in and take residency'.

Tribune's advice to potential overseas property buyers is to find out how long a property has been on the market for, and to make provisional offers of between five and ten per cent off the asking price on a shortlist of three or four properties as one owner is likely to accept. Their longstanding advice is to always employ an independent lawyer to handle any sale and deposits.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Barcelona Gaudi Focus - Casa Battlo

After a visit to Barcelona, you will inevitably take away with you one lasting impression about Antonin Gaudi after seeing some of his works dotted around the city - that he was a genius, and way ahead of his time. From the unfinished masterpiece that is the Sagrada Familia church, the wonderful Park Güell or the "Stone Quarry" of the Casa Mila, Gaudi's work is unmistakeable. His father was an ironmonger and this is apparent in many of his works such as the downtown Palau Güell and the balconies of La Pedrera, but Gaudi also had an obsession to include as many natural forms in his buildings as possible.

Casa Battló stands proudly on Paseo de Gracia, number 43, just a few blocks away from La Pedrera. It is a relatively narrow building compared to some of the other magnificent edifices on Barcelona's most exclusive street, but still manages to stand out amongst its neighbours. The facade is a colourful explosion of blues and greens and comparisons have been made to Monet's water lilies painting, for example with the analogy that it appears as if a stone has been thrown into the water and the resulting ripples of colour are represented on the facade. The balconies here, too, are elaborated in wrought iron, each one cast in a single piece and earning the nickname "The house of Masks". The frontal structure in sand coloured stone bears an immediate resemblance to bones - again Gaudi using natural forms in his work. Even the windows have earned the house another name "The house of yawns" due to their appearance as large open mouths.

As many people know, Gaudi didn't leave any part of his work to custom, and this is perhaps most obvious here, with the magnificent roof. The patron saint of Catalonia is Saint George, and Gaudi pays homage to him, making the tiled roof of Casa Battló seem like the curved scales of the dragon's back, complete with the cross of Saint George's sword embedded in the back and protecting the old residence of the Battló family.

Visitors can follow an audio tour of the house which includes a tour of the first floors, the attic, the rooftop and chimneys which are accessible through the original elevator designed by Gaudi, or the huge, open stairwell which is tiled all the way to the huge skylight above.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Bulgaria's Top Ten Cities to Visit

Bulgaria is located on the Black Sea's western side and is a country located in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania, Serbia, Republic of Macedonia, and Greece. As such, it is also a favorite tourist destination not only by the Europeans but also by other nations as well because of the beautiful scenery it offers any traveler, and here are the top 10 cities that is a must-see when you visit Bulgaria.

1.) Sofia

This is the biggest city of Bulgaria and is also the capital city. This is home to over 250 remarkable landmarks and monuments like the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, which is made more famous by the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, and the St. Sofia Church. This is also home to museums featuring artifacts from the Bronze and Stone era.

2.) Plovdiv

This is Bulgaria's second largest city and is considered as one of Europe's oldest cities. Here, you can see the Roman Amphitheater as well as the St. Marina Church. It also contains a lot of parks that any visitor can enjoy.

3.) Varna

Recognized as Bulgaria's thrid largest city, Varna is known for its pristine beaches. It is also very modern as the city has bars and has an active nightlife that makes it one of the favorite spots in Bulgaria. If you want something mellow, there is always the Varna Archeological Museum as well as the Sea Garden and Varna Aquarium and Dolphinarium.

4.) Burgas

Burgas is Bulgaria's commercial port and the center for oil refinery. This is also known for its Sea Garden Park or Morska Gradina where you can find a variety of plants and flowers. Burgas Bay is also a favorite spot for surfing and flying kites.

5.) Rousse

This city is affectionately called Small Vienna. Anybody who visits here is given a cultural high as he visits a lot of wonderful places like the National Transport Museum as well as the Pantheon of National Revival Heroes. You can also visit the House of Caliopa as well as the Sexiginta Prista Roman Castle.

6.) Vratsa

This sixth largest city offers visitor a magical sight to behold. There is the historical museum that you can visit as well as Sumi, the trade center. As for picturesque places to go to, you have the Vratsata (Mountain Passage) and the Ledenika Cave.

7.) Shumen

Shumen is the seventh city and is a bit modern unlike the first six. It has modern buildings but still retains a small part of the city that houses its older buildings. Here, you can visit the Madara Horseman that was carved along a cliff wall as well as Thracian tombs and Pliska and Preslav (Ancient Bulgarian Kingdom's capitals).

8.) Veliko Tarnovo

This used to be Bulgaria's capital during the Middle Ages. This city is rich in historical sites as well as museums. You can also find the ancient castle of Tzarevetz here as well as houses highly influenced by the Renaissance Period.

9.) Sliven

Sliven offers majestic views of its blue rocks. What makes Sliven a favorite tourist destination is that it is a good place to play golf at a very affordable price. So, it is no wonder than avid golfers from all over Europe visit Sliven.

10.) Smolyan

You are going to see a lot of wonderful places in this city as it is one of the favorite cities of many vacationers and those who are simply wanting to relax amidst nature. Here, you can see houses and churches that were built during the 17th to the 19th centuries, among them are the famous Pangalov's House as well as the Sgurov's House. You can also find Pamporovo, a ski resort, in this city as well as the planetarium center and a museum.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Bulgarian Property - Market Update 26 Jan 2006

UK Investors Snap up Properties in Bulgarian Resorts

The Times in London writes that Bulgaria is now one of the top destinations for ski properties due to factors such as the low property prices and inexpensive ski passes.

"During the summer this sparsely populated, largely rural country offers a wealth of activities such as hiking, fishing and mountain biking, as well as the fabulous beaches of the Black Sea coast. The numerous historic towns, unspoilt villages, castles and churches are also waiting to be explored."

Properties in the popular ski resorts can earn up to 12% rental return according to property investment firm Assetz. This return is potentially double that of coastal properties due to their all year-round attraction.

The number of UK holidaymaker visiting Bulgaria increased by a staggering 36% in the past year. This has lead to an influx of travel companies as the country is now establishing itself as a true holiday hotspot.

UK Househunters "Tempted" by Bulgaria, Turkey

Rather than buying a farmhouse in France or an apartment on the Costa Del Sol, the Daily Telegraph reports that British investors are now tempted to buy properties in Bulgaria and Turkey.

A key factor in determining the new location in which to invest is price and investors have been experiencing enormous returns. For example, a large one-bedroom flat in Ravda, 10 minutes from the Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach purchased two and a half years ago for just under 20,000 pounds fully furnished, would now cost 45,000 pounds.

Marc Todd of Dosop, an international property company based in West London, raises the corcern that some of overdevelopment in the big resorts such as Sunny Beach and suggests that there is a large supply of less desireable properties coming on the market.

This has led to the announcement that construction permits for new developments in Black Sea coastal areas will be issued only of the required infrastructure has been built.

Low-Cost Wizz Air Launches New Routes from Sofia, Burgas

On May 1 2006 low cost carrier Wizz Air will launch flights from Sofia and the coastal city of Burgas to London. They have also announced that flights from Burgas to Budapest will commence on June 15 2006.

A promotional offer has begun with ticket prices set at up to EUR 26.99 (airport fees included). The offer is open to bookings made from February 1 -14, 2006.

Wizz Air has also recently announced the launch of services from Split (Croatia) and Ljubljana (Slovenia) and increased frequency of the Zagreb-London (Luton) flights.

Wizz Air, the first no-frills carrier to enter the Bulgarian market, has carried 17,000 passengers since it started flights from the Bulgarian capital at the end of September 2005.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Easy Glider Pro in Col Raiser

easy glider pro flights over colraiser by. Christof schenk (Chicco)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUWBEIl_WME&hl=en

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Greece, The Land of Olympia

Greece is a country in southern Europe on the tip of the Balkan Peninsula. It is officially known as Hellenic Republic. Hellas is the historical name of Greece.

Greece borders Bulgaria, the Republic of Macedonia, and Albania to the north and Turkey to the east.

Greece has a long and rich history. It's regarded as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy.

Greece is also the land of Olympia. Athens, Greece was the venue of the first Olympic in 776 BC. Greece also hosted the Summer Olympic Games 2004.

The tourism is one of the corner stones of the economy of Greece. The tourism in Greece has grown 50 times in the past 40 years and is expected to surge further in the next 10 years. Approximately 14.180 Million visitors visited to enjoy greece vacation in 2004. The greece vacations and greece vacation packages including luxury greece vacation and greece sail vacations are highly coveted deals.

The famous places to visit in Greece include the coast of the Aegean Sea, the Peloponnesus with antique Olympia, Athens with its Parthenon on the Acropolis, or Thessaloniki in the north. The main destinations in Greece include Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Kos, Kefalonia, Cyclades, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands and Sporades islands.

Greek nature has some thing for everybody's choice ranging from snow covered mountains and dense forest inhabited by brown bears, lynx and deer to thousands of sun drenched islands with sandy beaches.

Greece is also home to great number of museums and world famous archaeological sites.

The greece hotel industry fetches the big portion of the country's revenue. The hotels in greece are available for every taste and pocket. The greece hotels are known for their quality, comfort and luxuries. They offer one of the most romantic aromas in the world.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Factbox: Airports and airspace bankrupt by ash cloud

FULL: www.xard.org The European air find office Eurocontrol very it required nearly 5000 flyings in European airspace on Saturday, against 22000 commonly. This equated with 10400 flights of steps against a pattern 28000 on Friday it identical, adjusting figures from an later program line. The means said no landings or parodies were viable for civilian aircraft in near of northern and important Europe, but flights of stairs were learning place in southern Europe, letting in Spain, the southern Balkans, southern Italy, Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. "Forecasts intimate that the swarm of volcanic ash tree will persist and that the impact will preserve for at least the future 24 hours," the agency said in a financial statement older in the day. The office identical that of the 300 transatlantic flights of steps that left usually arrive in Europe on a Saturday, only 73 flights of steps come in the morning, when about are scheduled to land. It very that in many another of the countries affected, upper airspace had turn available, but it was difficult to entree this as in almost cases surrounding countries were impure by the ash cloud.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kxldsIAguE&hl=en

Monday, August 23, 2010

Bulgarian Currency - Bulgarian Money Changing Tips

The Bulgarian currency is the Lev. This is the Bulgarian money used in day to day transactions although be aware that as Bulgaria is now part of the EU it is common to actually pay in Euros for large purchases such as property or land.

If you are going on holiday in Bulgaria then the currency you will want is the Lev. However the common question concerns where you will get the best exchange rate to change your money. You typically have four options in general:

Your home country

Your departure airport

Bulgaria arrival airport

Bulgaria (resort)

Let's rule out three of the options straight away. Never buy your Bulgarian currency at home, or either airport. The airports always offer a terrible rate. They know they have a captive and poorly-informed market and they prey on this. I have seen airports offer rates as poor as 40% lower than the best rate offered which is obviously a massive difference and will make a huge impact in your spending power and effectively what you spend on your holiday.

That leaves us with one main option - To purchase your Bulgarian Lev in Bulgaria itself (other than at the Bulgarian airports).

However, you will soon find that in the tourist areas there are all types of places offering you Bulgarian currency. if, for example, you visit the tourist trap of Sunny Beach in Bulgaria you will literally pass somewhere selling Bulgarian Lev every 100 meters on the main strip. From little exchange Boothe's, to banks, to shops you'll see varying offers and exchange rates.

It is important here to learn how to work out the Bulgarian exchange rate. It is essential that you look at the 'Buy' rate and never the 'Sell' rate. The biggest scam is to publish the wrong rate.

If you are looking to change money into Bulgarian Lev, e.g. you wish to change Sterling into Bulgarian currency then you want the 'Buy' rate. The 'Sell' rate is only if you wished to change back your Bulgarian Lev into your own currency. Seeing as you are on holiday and are looking to spend your money it is unlikely you will ever want the sell rate.

The trick some of the less desirable exchange Boothe's (and there's a massive amount of them!) is to publish their 'sell' rate and not a 'buy rate'. The rate often looks very appealing as it is often higher than most of the other rates you've seen offered, but the problem is that it is only the rate you would get if you were to change (or 'sell') your Bulgarian Lev back into your own currency and not the rate that you will actually get when changing your currency into Bulgarian Lev (which is what you're expecting). The rate you'll actually receive is their 'Buy' rate which is often massively lower than other places and up to 50% less than the going rate.

As it can seem quite complicating let me make it clearer using an example of what I have often seen:

Let's assume that the standard exchange rate is £1 Sterling = 2.50 Lev

You see a booth offering a rate as follows "GBP STERLING = 2.50"

You assume this is a fair rate but carry on to find if you can find a better rate.

You see a second booth offering a rate as follows "GBP STERLING = 2.58"

You automatically assume that this is a better rate as it is higher than the first and therefore change your money up here.

The problem is that the first was the legitimate place selling at a fair rate and the rate they published was their 'BUY' rate. They therefore were 'buying' £1 off of you for 2.50 Lev.

The second place was the place to avoid. The rate they advertised was a 'SELL' rate. They were therefore 'selling' Sterling back to you for Lev - Something you probably didn't want to do at all because you wanted money to spend in Bulgaria, not money for home!

With these places you will be drawn in by a high 'Sell' rate assuming that it the rate you are getting for Bulgarian currency. The reality is that you will hand your money over, get your Bulgarian Lev and walk off and realize too late (or possibly never realize at all) that you have in fact only received a rate much lower that what you expected.

An example to show you how much you would lose out is the following example I've seen very recently:

Legitimate booth offering a 'Buy' rate (the correct and applicable rate to change your money INTO Bulgarian currency) of 2.37. Meaning £100 sterling would convert to 237 Lev.

Illegitimate booth offering a 'Sell' rate (that they hope you assume with be the 'buy' rate) of 2.45, therefore seeming to offer better value. However, their 'Buy' rate that was unpublished was only 1.61 meaning that £100 sterling would convert to just 161 Lev.

Despite thinking you were getting a better rate this actually represents a loss of 76 Lev, a substantial sum. If you're changing up substantial amounts of spending money this can amount to a very significant loss, much less spending power and essentially having to change up more money, more often.

The 'scam' is legal as they are clearly stating this is the 'sell' rate. However, they know that most people don't know or look for whether it is a 'buy' or 'sell' rate or which each term means. They simply assume that each rate published on the boards outside is how much Bulgarian currency you will get in exchange for your home currency.

This is a massive problem in Bulgaria and in my estimation at least 50% off exchange Boothe's use this ploy. I have always found 'Crown' to be a trustworthy brand offering a fair rate and publishing their rates in an honest manner. If you can't find a Crown exchange booth then the advice is very simple:

Seek the 'BUY' rate and never look at the 'Sell' rate unless you are looking to SELL your Bulgarian currency back to change into your own home currency.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

DG Bulgaria The Movie

Download link: tinyurl.com A movie presenting players from one of the best Bulgarian leagues and the league itself. Comment, Rate and Subscribe : )



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR9zAJMZsNs&hl=en

Saturday, August 21, 2010

European airline shares abatement as agitable ash deepens biking chaos

FULL: www.xard.org The European air travel check way Eurocontrol same it due nearly 5000 flights of steps in European air space on Saturday, against 22000 unremarkably. This likened with 10400 flights of stairs against a regular 28000 on Friday it same, lining up figures from an later statement. The way said no landings or takeoffs were feasible for civilian aircraft in nigh of northern and outstanding Europe, but fledges were learning place in southern Europe, letting in Spain, the southern Balkans, southwest Italy, Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. "Forecasts suggest that the obscure of volcanic ash will stay and that the impact will preserve for at least the incoming 24 hours," the agency very in a affirmation early in the day. The way identical that of the 300 transatlantic flights of steps that left usually arrive in Europe on a Saturday, only 73 fledges made it in the morning, when most are scheduled to land. It identical that in much of the spheres affected, upper air space had went available, but it was tough to entree this as in about cases surrounding domains were dirty by the ash swarm.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMbzXlJ9Rm8&hl=en

Thursday, August 19, 2010

SM presents

Santa Marina Holiday Village enjoys an excellent location on the Bulgarian Southern Black Sea coast: it is just above the famous King's Beach, 2 km north of the ancient town of Sozopol and 34 km south of the city of Bourgas. Via the Chreno More highway, the closest airport in the city of Bourgas is only a 40 minute- drive away. Bourgas' airport is the second biggest airport in Bulgaria, offering scheduled flights from most European capitals and many chartered ones during the summer season. To come to Santa Marina by car from Sofia, take the Trakia highway to Bourgas and then the Cherno More highway to Sozopol. The distance from the capital to the holiday village is 424 km, ie a 5- to 6-hour ride.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JqPjTTSJlE&hl=en

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Business booms for Bulgarian cobbler

Small town shoe cobblers in Bulgaria are enjoying booming business as people bring their worn-out footwear for repair rather than buy new shoes in the economic crisis.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TFg8c_YgMw&hl=en

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Giro in barca - Scalza in Bulgaria

Nell'ultimo giorno di permanenza in Ahtopol, porto i miei piedi scalzi a fare un giro in barca sull'incantevole fiume Velèka. Innumerevoli specie di animali e piante anche rarissime, costituiscono la flora e la fauna delle sue rive. Cullati dal suo fluido corpo, si entra uno stato di coscienza diverso. Illuminati dalla quiete e dalla beatitudine di questi luoghi, si percepisce un alito di guarigione. Questo è microcosmo unico, un mondo a sè stante, qui sulla terra, ma ben distante dalla frenetica e assordante civiltà moderna. Assolutamente da consigliare farlo scalzi!!!!!!! Interessato al barefooting? Visita il sito www.nati-scalzi.org



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5N0LcmP5YQ&hl=en

Monday, August 16, 2010

Massive Western Style Shopping Mall in Varna Planned

Even with the oncoming world financial crisis, here in Bulgaria they are still moving into western times with the largest shopping mall in Bulgaria under the title 'Park Cherno More' which means 'Black Sea Park'. This is going to be built in Varna the so called capital of the Black Sea Coast. The Park Cherno More site is to be at Vladislav Varnenchik Blvd this was formerly a diesel engine factory.

The investors are from consortiums from Germany and Austria who now have permits to go ahead with the construction. There is still some doubt as to when it will start as the Austria partners are dilly dallying whether the current global financial crisis that has hit them hard give them second thoughts about proceeding

This venture is massive for Bulgaria with 145,000 square metres of shopping area and a parking for 1800 cars. I doubt whether many Ladas will be seen parked there by the time is is built.

60% of its stores have already been leased out to retail companies, probably global based names that have a mission to cover every town and city in Bulgaria. With these contracts already in place there is now 60,000 square metres allocated as 'live' businesses.

Varna's current largest shopping mall is located in the city centre. Called 'Mall Varna' it has an area 70,000 square meters with parking for 760 cars. The proposed site is more than double that!

This just is another example of more sterile shopping malls in Bulgaria. It is an inevitable and not the last I fear as demand is there in not only the tourist regions but from resident Bulgarians in other towns and cities who feel that the simulation with other modern western countries is the only way forward. Well maybe I'm too old to think that way along with all the other older generation of Bulgarians I now live with.

Varna has a population of 500,00 citizens maybe half of them will visit the malls. There are currently three malls, 'The Central Plaza,' 'The Pfohe Mall' and the already spoken for 'Varna Mall.' At the moment there are three more mall under construction. The fact of the matter is that soon there will be six large malls and one smaller one. Each of the bigger malls has to reach a target of 100,000 to make it a viable business, i.e. make a profit. How many people were there in Varna that visit malls again?

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Backpacking in Sofia

Video from Sofia, Bulgaria. Traveling through the Balkan. For more info: virtualtourist.com/georeiser



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp6qUb7keVA&hl=en

Friday, August 13, 2010

Bulgarian Mafia 3

Other countries have the mafia,in Bulgaria, the mafia has the country. B другите страни има мафия, а в България мафията си има държава



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbcxm6MNH7o&hl=en

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Bulgarian Properties - Good Things To Know

The Bulgarian real estate agents are very suspicious about the current events on the market in this country. The main reason for their concerns is the unfair practices of some of the real estate agents in Bulgaria, who have picked up the habit of targeting numerous investors from the United Kingdom with overseas buy-to-let schemes. The truth behind this story is a highly dangerous situation for these foreign investors, as even if the Bulgarians are guaranteeing some very attractive rents, the money that the tenants could pay is far more little. As soon as the guaranteed period gets close to an end, these naïve investors may not be able to get anywhere near the guaranteed rent. Not to speak about finding the required number of tenants to fill up their pockets. So far, the most common practice for the developers was to leave guaranteed rental properties inlet or to let them out at rather lower returns. This is the reason why the scariest moment for an investor with no rental demand is when the guarantee runs out.

Therefore, the most important things for the investors to keep in mind is that even if guaranteed return schemes look very appealing at first glance, they can easily end up worse off over the longer term, if they get stuck with property that does not sell well.

They cannot even ask for compensation, as the authorities have often warned property investors about getting involved in this kind of market. The fact is that the developers of property and buy-to-let mortgage products are not at all regulated by any authority.

The rental potential of an apartment in Bulgaria is the only advantage one can get from buying it. The idea is simple: you must only buy the place if you can get your money back from the rents. If you do not have this guarantee, then the property is useless to you.

Should you be thinking to buy an apartment with the single purpose of renting them over the summer period, your time is very short, as there is just four active months summer in Bulgaria.

Sofia, Bourgas, Varna, and Veliko Tarnovo are very large cities in Bulgaria and at the same time, the rents are much cheaper here than in any other resorts. You can even

Another good thing about Bulgaria is the fact that the prices of the land in this country are currently very cheap. You can therefore consider the idea of buying a plot of land here, as the prices are expected to go up in near future. You will then have the opportunity of building your own holiday house, near lakes or in the mountains and not spend a fortune on renting!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Bulgaria: il gigante dormiente

Italia e Bulgaria si incontrano alla Fiera di Plovdiv, la più antica fiera dei Balcani specializzata in meccanica e tecnologia. L´ultima edizione, incentrata sul tema delle energie alternative, ha evidenziato le grandi potenzialità della Bulgaria - il gigante dormiente - in questo settore, con le sue 840 sorgenti geotermiche ad alta efficienza energetica: un´importante opportunità anche per le imprese italiane interessate ad investire nelle energie innovative.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyxYh5y7-HQ&hl=en

Sunday, August 8, 2010

IronMind 1998 Training Hall: Unbelievable Bulgarians

Ivanov c&j's 175kgs, Tanev clean and jerks 205, Gardev snatches 170, Boevski back squats 250. More: www.ironmind.com



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLNzd_FcThs&hl=en

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

2010 WRC Rally Bulgaria Sébastien Loeb Onboard SS9 Peshtera

Almost a full onboard with Sébastien Loeb on SS9 during the 2010 WRC Rally of Bulgaria



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upueE9uE8U4&hl=en

Monday, August 2, 2010

Mig-15 and Yak-23 fighter jets Krumovo Bulgaria

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 (Russian: Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-15) was a jet fighter developed for the USSR by Artem Mikoyan and Mikhail Gurevich. The MiG-15 was one of the first successful swept-wing jet fighters, and it achieved fame in the skies over Korea, where early in the war, it outclassed all enemy fighters. The MiG-15 also served as the starting point for development of the more advanced MiG-17 which would oppose American fighters over Vietnam in the 1960s. The MiG-15 is believed to have been one of the most numerous jet aircraft ever made, with over 12000 built. Licensed foreign production perhaps raised the total to over 18000.[1] The Mig-15 is often mentioned along with the F-86 Sabre in lists of the best fighter aircraft of the Korean War and in comparison with fighters of other eras.[2] The Yak-23 was developed as a simple lightweight jet fighter, on Yakovlev's own initiative. It was a development of the earlier Yak-15 and Yak-17 fighters, retaining their non-conventional layout with a jet engine in the fuselage nose and exhaust under the cockpit, but the construction was all new. Its wings were derived from the Yak-19. The Yak-23 used a Soviet copy of the British Rolls-Royce Derwent V turbojet engine, produced as the Klimov RD-500. It first flew on July 8, 1947. After successful flights, it underwent state trials in 1948 and was accepted for series production. It was evaluated as highly maneuverable, with a good acceleration and take-off and climb capabilities ...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iQrQQYnyxk&hl=en

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Top Cheap All Inclusive Mauritius Holiday Resorts

Mauritius is one of the idyllic holiday islands in the Indian Ocean, situated near African coastline but it has deep impacts of Indian, British & French historical cultures. Mauritius holiday resorts are very attractive for the commercial businesses as here are a lot of casino halls, cinemas, shops, hotels, bars, museum and markets of all important goods for the holidaymakers.

Mauritius is a wonderful dreamland for the holidaymakers who want to enjoy their leisure in the most exquisite natural scenery of thick forests, crystal-clear waters, high-peaked mountains, pliable white sandy beaches, and exclusive coastline.

The dead volcanoes of Mauritius, water sports and wide-ranging landscape are the most splendid features of Mauritius holiday resorts. If you want to choose exclusive island destination, Mauritius offers endless beauty of Indian Ocean where you can pass time during holidays or celebrate honeymoons. There are a lot of popular holiday resorts in Mauritius, amongst them, some resorts are enlisted below:

o Beau Rivage
o Coco Beach Resort
o La Palmar Beach Resort La Pirogue Resort
o Berjaya Le Morne Resort
o Marina Resort
o Hilton Mauritius Resort
o Le Tropical Resort
o Sugar Beach Resort

All-inclusive Mauritius holiday resorts are offering perfect holiday packages for the holidaymakers who want to enjoy their holidays in the most discounted rates for accommodations, flights, meals, transportation, spas, gyms, net cafes, and hotels. All-inclusive holiday resorts are located in the exotic areas like Mauritius, Red Sea, and Goa. Mauritius is a stunning terrain, which can be ideal dreamland of everyone who wants to pass holidays amidst the beauties of nature, a picturesque quality of thick forest and mountains.

All inclusive holiday resorts in Mauritius present the scenery of a unique paradise where you are fascinated by multitude of cultural, social, and historical events which are unforgettable for the persons who come to pass their holidays here. If you want to enjoy the cheapest Mauritius holidays tours of this dreamy island where you find classy beach resorts, serene waters, exclusive shopping centres and awe-inspiring destinations where you may relax yourself in spa or play golf in wonderful golf courses and enjoy scuba diving to fascinating coral reefs.

All inclusive holiday resorts in Mauritius have a great appeal for the holidaymakers who come for recreational activities in such sandy beaches and stupendous coastal hotels. Shanti Ananda Maurice and the Maradiva Villa Resorts are the most popular and cheap Mauritius holiday resorts where you are facilitated with all inclusive holiday packages.

Mauritius is known as an island country south of India whose beach resorts, lagoons, and holiday villas are more popular among the tourists due to the affordable holiday packages. Champ De Mars, Grand Bay in the northern part of Mauritius, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, De Labourdonnais, and Tamarin Beach are the most fabulous luxury resorts in Mauritius and you may enjoy cheap resorts in Mauritius. You would be amazed to see the stupendous beauty of all inclusive holiday resorts in Mauritius.