To reflect the progress of our work and to keep the interested readers up-to-date, we hereby present the monthly update of september, containing news, events and projects that we were working on the past month and a little preview on our next steps. The month started quite extraordinary: Martin, a new volunteer from Czech Republic … Read more
Since I got here, I am facing more and more sad things regarding to the misstreatment of the dogs (animals) in Shipka, or better said, generally in Bulgaria. That’s why I decided to make some posts about the topic as my personal project, which I am sure won’t have much of an impact but still, … Read more
Before my project here strated, I was asking my boss if it would be possible to volunteer in the dog shelter nearby and she said it wouldn’t be a problem. I was very happy about it as I was searching in the first place for a project related to the animals’ welfare. Once I came … Read more
It have been almost eight months since I have been living here and a half of my staying was fulfilled by the presence of my dog Molly, The Gipsy Princess. You might read her story and think it is not that extraordinary, and I would agree, but still like to share it. It was February … Read more
When I tell to people I live in Shipka they all are astonished, asking me what on Earth I’m doing here. Maybe Shipka is not top 1st destination for tourists in Bulgaria, but here are many monuments and interesting things to see and it is becoming more and more popular to visit. One of the … Read more
I am Eva, an EVS volunteer from Slovenia and I will try to present my first impressions about living in Bulgaria, more precisely in Shipka. I heard about EVS volunteering quite some time ago and decided to try to find a suitable project for me. As I no longer had desire to continue my studies … Read more
My name is Antonin, I am 27 years old. I arrived in Shipka as european volunteer since one month and half. The european voluntary service is a program allowing to young people aged between 17 to 30 years to be involved in non-profit projects in Europe and different countries around the world. After completion of … Read more
Shipkas eco-trail unfortunately doesn’t start as it should. It begins with rocky road which was started to build due to cutting activities and their benefits. Thanks to Shipkas nature activists, the road building in in this place is banned now. Also everywhere are fallen peaces of wood. It is not only because of this road, … Read more
“I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it.” William Shakespeare “There is no better designer than nature.” Alexander McQueen “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” “Look! Look! Look deep into nature and you will understand everything.” Albert Einstein “No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have … Read more