The Balkans has always been an intriguing place to visit where you never know what to expect. The Balkan nations could not be more different and similar at the same time. Bulgaria, being a part of the Balkan region, is quickly becoming one of the most attractive destinations in the world for remote workers due to having some of the best costs of living in the European Union - its natural beauty, thriving expat community, and the local gastronomy that people stick around for.

In this episode of The New Nomad podcast, Plamen Ivanov of Nomad Balkans share Bulgaria’s impressive culture and sumptuous cuisine with our audience. He, together with our hosts, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, talked about Balkan culture, hospitality, and again, food. Tune in to get a comprehensive insight into Bulgaria and learn about the complex relations between the numerous nations in the Balkan region living in a fragile harmony.

[3:12] Bulgaria for the slow traveler

[8:03] Food is the heart of every culture

[11:28] Bringing home things you learned abroad

[13:55] There are ways to make yourself understood in spite of language barriers

[16:52] Visa options for digital nomads in Bulgaria.

[22:29] The Balkan region: a myriad of cultures and traditions

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Plamen Ivanov is the co-founder of Nomad Balkans, which is dedicated to helping remote workers and teams soak up all the beauty that the up-and-coming nomad hotspot of Bulgaria, has to offer. He walks us through his journey around the world, what eventually brought him back to his home country, and why he hopes to share it with the world.


Plamen Ivanov Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/plamen-ivanov-ivanov
Twitter: Plamen_86
Website: https://www.nomadbalkans.com/about


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