A cheese that is both good and healthy. A dream? No, it really exists! Cottage cheese is indeed a good source of proteins, calcium, phosphorus, […]
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The breath of Pirin
The breath of Pirin The ‘ Team Building Activities in Pirin’ weekend was a surprise from start to finish for me (and perhaps for other […]
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Tree Hugs
Has this ever happened to you? While you’re taking a leisurely stroll in the forest, a tree suddenly catches your eye. You’re not sure why, […]
Read moreTo bee or not to bee: that is not the question
In the monastery “La Maison de l’Inspir” in France I read the following sentence by Thích Nhất Hạnh on a wall: “To be or not […]
Read moreI hear Bulgaria singing
“I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear, […] The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam, The mason singing his […]
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Shipka Fest 2024: A vibrant celebration of culture, craft and community
At the beginning of September 2024, the town of Shipka once again came alive with the colors, sounds, and traditions that make Shipka Fest such […]
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Planting with your heart
It’s probably the happiest and least tiring method that I was able to try out with the other volunteers on 5 November 2024, to plant […]
Read moreBack to people bending their back
Sow seeds to see them grow. Be patient and wait for nature run its course. This week near Shipka (Bulgaria) with the organisation “Open Mind” […]
Read moreBreak chestnuts to break the habit!
Ecological laundry? It is possible! You only need 4-5 chestnuts (the non-edible ones) and water. You can collect them on the ground below a chestnut […]
Read moreThe importance of being Healthy
Oscar Wilde wrote about the importance of being Earnest. What about instead the importance of being Healthy? The English word “health” derives from the Old English […]
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