What Does Alternative Tourism Mean?
In general, alternative tourism is an alternative to the mass standard tourism as philosophy and attitude. The main accent in these travels is the preserved natural environment, authentic atmosphere and cuisine, and local traditions.
Mountain Stream at Vitosha Mountain
The alternative forms of tourism combine tourist products or separate tourist services, different from the mass tourism by means of supply, organization and the human resource involved. These are rural, ecotourism, adventure(biking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, ski mountaineering, rafting, diving, caving, climbing), thematic tourism – connected with the cultural and historical heritage, the esoteric, religion, wine, traditional cuisine, ethnography and traditional music and handicrafts. (As per Bulgarian Association for Alternative Tourism)
Peak Maliovitca in Winter - Rila Mountain
Bulgarian biodiversity is very significant for Europe. Unique nature areas are protected and conserved in a system of protected areas covering almost 5% of the country’s territory. Three national parks have been created: Pirin, Rila, and Central Balkan. The Central Balkan National Park gained certification by the European network Pan Park in 2003, another proof of quality of Bulgaria’s preserved nature.
Frescoes from the Thracian Tomb in Kazanlak
Bulgaria’s magnificent forests, pure water, and rural areas are tucked far away in a place where one can experience a return to traditional human values and peaceful lifestyle. Those who like high-speed and extreme experiences can make unforgettable memories in the mountains of Bulgaria.
Golden Mask of Thracian Ruler
In today’s world of high technology and fast paced lifestyle, we all need “to recharge our batteries,” and I believe, we can do it if we go back to nature. This is the reason we all should consider as a high priority and responsibility to everyone to save and protect our nature. We shall never forget that we did not simply receive this Earth from our parents. We just borrowed it from our children.
Na dobar chas!
(Good luck!)
I would like to share with you these beautiful photos and music form Bulgaria, and say thanks to the people created Sense of Bulgaria!
Bulgarian Journey is a member of Bulgarian Association for Alternative Tourism - BAAT
