What about Bansko...
Bansko tucked beneath the Pirin Mountains in Bulgaria, Bansko offers a distinctive blend of modern ski resort excitement and traditional heritage, attracting year-round visitors seeking both adventure and tranquility.
Its rich historical heritage is reflected in museums , churches and above all Saint Trinity Church with its magnificent murals . Its roots can be traced back to the Thracians and it flourished throughout the Bulgarian Renaissance.
Bansko is now one of the top ski destinations and offers a range of winter sports from December to April against the backdrop of the UNESCO-listed Pirin National Park. In addition to skiing, the warm months open up opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and golf in the midst of the fantastic mountain scenery.
The city balances tradition with modernity, where cobbled streets and traditional taverns mix with modern amenities. The Bansko Jazz Festival annually transforms the city into a cultural hotspot that showcases both local and international talent. Bansko is more than a holiday destination; it is a comprehensive experience where history, nature and adventure intertwine, making it a treasure for Bulgaria's tourism.
Why we are going to Bansko...
Boryana has a deep and multifaceted connection to the beautiful mountain town of Bansko. As a child, she grew up there with her mother and father, who were blacksmiths, which gave her a strong connection to the town´s crafts and cultural heritage. She played in the shadow of the majestic Pirin Mountains and breathed in the fresh mountain air.
Having spent her teenage years in the then Eastern Bloc's Sofia behind the Iron Curtain, Boryana gained a unique insight into what life could be like under the strict regime of communism. This upbringing shaped her longing for freedom, openness, and opportunity. When the Iron Curtain fell and Bulgaria opened up to the outside world, Boryana realized the potential of her hometown of Bansko. She saw how this gem of Pirin could flourish by combining its rich history and natural beauty with new outside influences and ideas.
With her innovative business partner Chris by her side, Boryana is now eager to return to Bansko and initiate unique collaborative projects. By integrating local traditions with modern, sustainable methods, Boryana wants to create innovative experiences that strengthen Bansko's identity as a cultural hub. She dreams of attracting both locals and tourists to experience the city's beauty in new, exciting ways while protecting the environment.
For Boryana, this is more than just business - it's an opportunity to honor its roots, unite East and West, and show how to drive successful development by respectfully mixing old and new. With her unique background and innovative power, she is determined to transform Bansko into a forerunner for sustainable tourism and local pride.
Film Festival 2024 (November 20-24)
The largest festival about mountain films and culture is coming! The 24rd edition of the International Festival of Mountaineering and Extreme Cinema in Bansko brings a feeling of freedom, inspires and gathers the world's mountaineering and adventure legends from November 20 to 24!
5 days, 75 films from 39 countries – the best shorts and feature documentaries on the topic of mountaineering, climbing, cycling, travel, adventure, paragliding, extreme skiing and snowboarding, speleology, culture of mountain peoples and others. The screenings in 3 halls, guests from Bulgaria and abroad, meetings, presentations, celebrations of anniversaries of unforgettable achievements in Bulgarian and world mountaineering, children’s program, exhibitions, concerts, outdoor activities, entering a cave, climbing competition, food and drinks zone and unforgettable moments of meeting the festival guests.
The different festival of the free spirit will meet the audience with the best and most up-to-date adventurers and extreme personalities from the world, gathers every year the global and Bulgarian elite of outdoor activities. The festival program includes motivational presentations and workshops by foreign and Bulgarian guests, premiere titles on the big screen for Bulgaria are some of the most awarded films on this topic in the last two years. Whether you're an adrenaline junkie, a nature lover, or simply curious about the wildest corners of the world, this is your chance to experience the spirit of adventure, firsthand. Bansko Film Fest 2024 – where the impossible becomes possible!
To the Film festival!
Entrance is free!
The digital road...
A digital nomad uses technology to work remotely and live a nomadic life, traveling and living in various places around the world. This lifestyle is enabled by digital tools that allow one to work from anywhere with a stable internet connection. Digital nomads value flexibility, freedom, and experiences over traditional work environments and geographic stability.
Bansko in Bulgaria has become a prominent place for digital nomads, thanks to its cost-effectiveness, strong community, and an ideal mix of work and leisure activities. The town offers affordable living and accommodation costs, a strong network for collaboration and social interaction, reliable internet connection, coworking spaces, as well as nature and activities like skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. This makes Bansko an attractive location for a high-quality lifestyle for digital nomads.
Bansko Nomad Fest 22 - 29 June 2025
Bansko Nomad Fest brings together digital nomads, entrepreneurs and industry leaders in a way that maximises connection, collaboration and interaction.
A week-long celebration of the remote lifestyle featuring curated conference sessions, networking, community led skill shares and many fun and interactive activities. The mountain environment provides the perfect atmosphere to build relationships, whether personal or professional.