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Bitcoin’s remarkable journey: From store of value to medium of exchange

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 Lance Nelson

Since we first started commenting on Bitcoin’s potential (see article here), in 2016 when the price was $642, we have

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Bulgaria 

Unleash your nomadic spirit: Bansko Nomad Fest 2023 begins on June 25

May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 Lance Nelson

Get ready to mark your calendars because the highly-anticipated Bansko Nomad Fest is back and better than ever, with an

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Business 

What next for property prices in Bulgaria’s Bansko?

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Lance Nelson

The average market price of Bansko property jumped by 25 per cent in 2022. It now stands at 700-800 euro

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Bansko lift pass price cut to 60 leva a day as many lifts closed

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 Lance Nelson tourism

Lift pass prices in Bulgaria’s mountain resort Bansko have been reduce to 60 leva a day for an adult pass and

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Leisure 

Bulgaria’s Bansko announces 2022/23 ski season lift pass prices

October 11, 2022May 10, 2024 Lance Nelson tourism

Bulgaria’s mountain resort of Bansko has announced the lift pass prices for the 2022/23 ski season. An adult seasonal lift

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Bulgaria 

Bansko Mountain Madness: Bikini and fancy dress season-end party on April 10

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 Lance Nelson tourism

Bansko’s 2021/22 ski season ends on April 10. And to celebrate the best ski season Bansko has ever known, there

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Bansko 2021 season starts on December 17: Strong snowfall, bookings up

December 14, 2021December 17, 2021 Lance Nelson tourism

The winter ski season in Bulgaria’s Bansko resort starts on December 17, with the official opening on Saturday, which comes

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Bulgaria 

Bansko 2021/22 ski season to open on December 18, lift passes prices announced

November 20, 2021November 22, 2021 Lance Nelson tourism

The 2021/22 ski season in Bulgaria’s mountain resort Bansko is to open officially on December 18, while concession-holder Ulen has

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Bulgaria 

New Ryanair and Wizz Air flights out of Bulgaria’s Plovdiv for the ski season

November 7, 2021November 7, 2021 Lance Nelson tourism

Taking a Ryanair flight out and back to Plovdiv made me realise how much more of a relaxing experience it

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