Author Archives: Fanne Janny

postcard from… Macedonia

As Sofia is a pretty hot and pretty empty city during summer time, I couldn’t wait for my 2 weeks of vacation in August. In my first week, I visited Macedonia – Skopje and Ohrid SKOPJE This city was one

postcard from… Macedonia

As Sofia is a pretty hot and pretty empty city during summer time, I couldn’t wait for my 2 weeks of vacation in August. In my first week, I visited Macedonia – Skopje and Ohrid SKOPJE This city was one

KIOSK: a football derby in Sofia

In May we attended a derby between the local clubs “Levski” and “CSKA”. I must admit that I made some better decisions in my life than going to that match. Well first, I’m not an expert of football, but even

KIOSK: a football derby in Sofia

In May we attended a derby between the local clubs “Levski” and “CSKA”. I must admit that I made some better decisions in my life than going to that match. Well first, I’m not an expert of football, but even

PLACES: travelling in Central Bulgaria

In April, probably the most beautiful month with the blooming trees and perfect temperatures, my parents came to visit Bulgaria. The last time they’ve been in Sofia was before 1989, still during socialist times, so they were really excited to

PLACES: travelling in Central Bulgaria

In April, probably the most beautiful month with the blooming trees and perfect temperatures, my parents came to visit Bulgaria. The last time they’ve been in Sofia was before 1989, still during socialist times, so they were really excited to

postcard from.. ATHENS

Athens was on my “places to visit soooon”-list for a while. And as Ryanair offered flights for 10 € from Sofia and because there were a few official holidays, I decided to not go once, but twice! First time I

postcard from.. ATHENS

Athens was on my “places to visit soooon”-list for a while. And as Ryanair offered flights for 10 € from Sofia and because there were a few official holidays, I decided to not go once, but twice! First time I

PLACES: Blagoevgrad/ Rila Monastery/ Stob Pyramids

On a beautiful March weekend I decided to visit my friend who lives in Blagoevgrad, a small town south of Sofia. I liked the town with the nice streets, blooming trees and the American University, which seems to give a

PLACES: Blagoevgrad/ Rila Monastery/ Stob Pyramids

On a beautiful March weekend I decided to visit my friend who lives in Blagoevgrad, a small town south of Sofia. I liked the town with the nice streets, blooming trees and the American University, which seems to give a

9 to 5: spring in Sofia // пролет

After the harsh winter, the first days of spring were a real blessing. Finally walking in busy streets again, crowded cafés, spending the evenings outside drinking beer in the park. I also moved from Studentski Grad to the neighborhood Oborishte/

9 to 5: spring in Sofia // пролет

After the harsh winter, the first days of spring were a real blessing. Finally walking in busy streets again, crowded cafés, spending the evenings outside drinking beer in the park. I also moved from Studentski Grad to the neighborhood Oborishte/

Студентски град (Studentski Grad)

During the last few months,  people were shaking their head in astonishment, when they asked me where I lived and I replied “Studentski grad”.  You aren’t a student?! Why would you live there? Actually, they were right. The “Student’s City”

Студентски град (Studentski Grad)

During the last few months,  people were shaking their head in astonishment, when they asked me where I lived and I replied “Studentski grad”.  You aren’t a student?! Why would you live there? Actually, they were right. The “Student’s City”

LIEBHABERSTÜCK: Честита Баба Марта (Happy Baba Marta)

On the day of “Baba Marta” the Bulgarians celebrate the beginning of spring. And yes, actually the day before was the warmest day of 2017 so far (19 degrees!). On the first of march people exchange red and white bracelets

LIEBHABERSTÜCK: Честита Баба Марта (Happy Baba Marta)

On the day of “Baba Marta” the Bulgarians celebrate the beginning of spring. And yes, actually the day before was the warmest day of 2017 so far (19 degrees!). On the first of march people exchange red and white bracelets

LIEBHABERSTÜCK: Blind Vaysha (short film)

Okay, the Oscars are over. This film was nominated for Best Animated Short, but didn’t win. Still “Blind Vaysha” by Theodore Ushev (a Bulgarian who lives in Canada) is a fantastic film. It’s based on a short story by Georgi

LIEBHABERSTÜCK: Blind Vaysha (short film)

Okay, the Oscars are over. This film was nominated for Best Animated Short, but didn’t win. Still “Blind Vaysha” by Theodore Ushev (a Bulgarian who lives in Canada) is a fantastic film. It’s based on a short story by Georgi

9 to 5: melting snow in Sofia

Okay, after weeks of complaining about the winter, the snow, frozen feet and slippery roads, it seems that winter decided to say Довиждане, Goodbye. Now I’m complaining about dripping water from rooftops and wet feet, haha. No seriously, I’m looking

9 to 5: melting snow in Sofia

Okay, after weeks of complaining about the winter, the snow, frozen feet and slippery roads, it seems that winter decided to say Довиждане, Goodbye. Now I’m complaining about dripping water from rooftops and wet feet, haha. No seriously, I’m looking