The backwaters of Bulgaria are a treasure trove of Soviet kitsch, from Baby Lenin pins and Lada cars to Stalin statues and "Bolshevik Street" signs. MIR Tour Manager Michel Behar shares his communist kitsch finds in these fun photos. Read More
“Changing of the Guard” is a must-see attraction in many countries; Bulgaria is no exception. MIR Tour Manager Michel Behar captures on video the sound of those goose-step footsteps in the hourly changing of the guard ceremony outside the Presidency in Sofia. Read More
Changing with every moment that goes by, the hip and historic countries of Central and East Europe should be visited now before they are fully and irretrievably “discovered”... but where to start? Born and raised in Poland, MIR’s Director of Sales Joanna Millick has traveled all over Central and East Europe. Here are some of her personal favorite places. Read More
Breathe deeply – you’re in Rose Country. Not just any rose, either. This is Kazanluk, Bulgaria, home to one of the most fragrant roses – and one of the most expensive rose oils – in the world. There’s no better time or place in the world to “stop and smell the roses” than at Bulgaria’s Kazanluk’s Rose Festival in early June. Read More
It's always nice when notable publications share news about our tours and destinations. Here are some of MIR's recent mentions in the press Read More
Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova – you might not know much about them, but wine connoisseurs have been aware of them for decades. Read More
Spring Break is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for somewhere extraordinary to soak up the season, then consider splendid St. Petersburg in Russia, as recently suggested by both The Lady and Luxe Beat Magazine. Both articles spotlighted MIR’s Essential St. Petersburg private independent itinerary:At Peterhof, Peter’s summer home, admire the famous gilded fountains and gardens. Also, explore the lavish Catherine’s Palace, the more modest Alexander’s Palace or the world-class collection of art and artifacts at the renowned Hermitage Museum.Read the full articles on The Lady and Luxe Beat Magazine.
In this edition, we feature profiles from some of our tour managers who are reporting in from Central Europe to Central Asia ... Read more
A recent feature in Men’s Journal Magazine about adventurous — yet still accessible — far north destinations included b... Read more
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