2020-01-22 17:48
It is still commonplace is keeping warm by burning wood in Yambol. And will be for many years to come. These trucks, therefore, will continue to deliver firewood throughout the winter Read More
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Yambol is not the prettiest City in Bulgaria, but it does have a unique character which is now in the process of being captured by camera. What you see now in Yambol will be short lived in a world of change, especially with the EU strangling the heart and soul of Bulgaria's culture with directives and uniform regulations.
2020-01-21 17:47
One of the many entrances to the fruit and vegetable market in Yambol. Always a busy place not just with food products but other trading shops that line the road leading to the market. Read More
2020-01-20 17:47
This is the War Memorial in Yambol looking from the North Side. Always a reminder fo those who died fighting for failed politicians Read More
2020-01-19 17:46
An unassuming entrance gives way to the nerve centre of Yambol's waterworks office. Any issues with your water supply or bills you will end up entering the building with your complaint Read More
2020-01-18 17:46
Today the River Tundzha in Yambol is being cleaned up by students. Armed with big plastic sacks all plastic waste is being collected leaving a plastic-free river. Bravo! Read More
2020-01-17 17:02
It may be the middle fo January but this local neighbourhood Christmas tree still stands in the ground. Or maybe put up early for next Christmas! Read More
2020-01-16 17:56
It has taken three seasons to complete this renovation to Block 19 in Yambol. The new sign displaying the block number looks very smart att eh top of the building Read More
2020-01-15 17:21
Three days in a row there has been thick fog over Yambol. It will be hard for the sun to break through this pea soup today. And freezing with it! Read More
2020-01-14 17:10
It is very educational walking the streets of Yambol. Today I came across a lesson in biology on the back of a white transit van Read More
2020-01-13 17:02
You could trip up on the number of wild cats in Yambol. This one waited to have its picture taken unusually. Normally they run asway directly they find out you haven't any food for them Read More
2020-01-12 17:41
Just one example of a sight often seen in Yambol showing poverty. Property in disrepair with no funds to repair or maintain. Repairs made with salvaged metal scavenged. Read More
2020-01-11 17:36
There are thousands of wild cats roaming the streets of Yambol. This one was spotted on guard on a roof timber, no doubt waiting for scraps from passers-by Read More
2020-01-10 17:04
On a visit to a neighbour's home in Yambol a pair of antlers were seen hanging on the wall. They are about 15 years old when I asked. They added that don't go hunting anymore as the were too… Read More
2020-01-09 17:19
Seen well after Christmas was the ghost of Father Christmas when looking out of my window on Yambol Read More
2020-01-08 17:19
Whilst walking past this brick structure that had eroded over time it gave me the creeps. This eerie feature somehow painted a dark picture in Yambol. It looks quite dangerous as well Read More
2020-01-07 17:18
I love a good fight and here is an example. Nature versus brinks in Yambol. There will only be one winner in the end though Read More
2020-01-06 17:18
With a blanket and plastic cover, this vintage car has been put to bed for winter in Yambol. This happens every year with this particular car hence it still running in good condition Read More
2020-01-05 17:17
In nice newly painted colours, you can see playground games on the tarmac in a Yambol School. These are well used during term time and will probably need repainting form use after a year or… Read More
2020-01-04 17:17
An old external electric meter still stands in Yambol. These are gradually being replaced with more modern editions so the days are numbered for this system Read More
2020-01-03 17:39
It has been a long wait this winter but we finally got some cold weather and ice in Yambol. As you can see the fountains in the city centre have frozen over as a result. At least we will hav… Read More
2020-01-02 17:39
A commemorative plaque of the Yambol based woodcarver Trifon Lerov is placed on the wall of his home in Matvey Valew Street. It is the work of the sculptor Dr. Simeon Simeonov. It has been 5… Read More
2020-01-01 17:39
Celebrations in full swing in Yambol and Gummy Bear was part of that. He wishes everyone a Happy New Year from Yambol and good health, happiness, and luck for 2020 Read More
2019-12-31 17:38
This door handle is secured with some wire as seemingly there are no screws available. Yambol comes up with many practical alternatives to issues that give results Read More
2019-12-30 17:38
A local rabbit made a wonderful stew in Yambol this week. All the ingredients were locally produced and put together for a great feast. The rabbit skin was turned into a hat and the bones gi… Read More
2019-12-29 17:37
Elena Gramatikova was a local musician/singer born on 17 October 1939 in the village of Golyamo Sharkovo in the Bolyarovo municipality. She graduated from high school at Vasil Levski S… Read More
2019-12-28 17:17
No need to be reminded that the New Year is close with these decorations in Yambol. It is now just the wait for 2020 to come in, to a prepared Yambol City Read More
2019-12-27 17:16
It is unusual to see a townhouse painted blue in Yambol bu this one is. It clashed with the normal colours of the area but no doubt will fade over time Read More
2019-12-26 17:16
Whilst many have turkey on Christmas Day, we had a rabbit that was gifted to me a few days earlier from a local breeder. Enjoyed by all and far more tasty than boring turkey Read More
2019-12-25 17:15
Christmas Day in the centre of Yambol City sees the display that is put out each year. It doesn't change but remains very popular especially for children and parent photographers Read More
2019-12-24 17:15
This is another example of a wall that has a deeper meaning than one would assume. It originates from the time of Turkish slavery in Yambol Read More
2019-12-23 17:14
It is nice to see a road sign telling us how many kilometres it is to other towns and cities in Bulgaria that doesn't have an English subtitle underneath! Read More
2019-12-22 17:14
The Eski mosque in Yambol is the second largest mosque in Bulgaria. It is located in the city centre on Liberation Square. It was built after the fall of Yambol under Ottoman rule, in the su… Read More
2019-12-21 17:13
This is the Bezisten Cultural and Information Centre Yambol. Right in the heart of Yambol and visited by thousands not just from Yambol Read More
2019-12-20 17:05
This is the place for dog poo in Yambol. All in place but is it used? Read More
2019-12-19 17:06
It is pretty obvious to see what this message to dog owners in Yambol means. Whether it is adhered to is another matter though! Read More
2019-12-18 17:05
It may seem like a nice sunny day to play but this children's playground in Yambol Centre Gardens is deserted. Why? Because it was freezing cold Read More
2019-12-17 17:04
This white bike was seen parked up in Yambol. I think it is designed to be a flowerbed but it is winter and no flowers to be seen Read More
2019-12-16 17:30
The winter sun is always the most dramatic as captured here early in the morning heading out East from Yambol Read More
2019-12-15 17:30
Well over one hundred years old this grand building has seen the communist era come and go and it still standing Read More
2019-12-14 17:29
There was a time, not too long ago when parking meters in Yambol didn't exist. They now are scattered around the town seemingly accepted now as another form of tax Read More
2019-12-13 17:29
Seemingly this car is now just scrapped metal after being smashed up and parked on a Yambol road. A carpet replaces the window to keep the rain out for some reason Read More
2019-12-12 17:29
Pride in your country is seen here in Yambol by painting a garden border with the Bulgarian national colours Read More
2019-12-11 17:28
Nailed to a tree is a DIY garden waste bin in Yambol. It is well used and emptied every few days by local residents. Glad to see plastic being resued in this way Read More
2019-12-10 17:28
Yet again another example of community work in the garden with this homemade fence for the flowerbed. Read More
2019-12-09 17:27
Which is better from a point of durability, a plastic bin or metal bin in Yambol? Well, seemingly it makes no difference with the plastic melting and the wheels broken on each bin respective… Read More
2019-12-08 17:27
A combination of some fly-tipping right next to an abandoned Lada in Yambol seen today. Without the Lada there the fly-tipped would probably happen elsewhere as it somewhat hides the eyesore… Read More
2019-12-07 17:25
This grand gate in Yambol is made up of metal-framed wooden blocks and has one missing. Why? Because that is where the catflap is situated Read More
2019-12-06 17:18
A neat array of post boxes for residence in a Yambol apartment block entrance. As you can see it is only suitable for postcards and small letters Read More
2019-12-05 17:05
This simple bench provided a welcome seating area outside a Yambol Apartment Block Entrance. This is especially so for the elderly who live there Read More
2019-12-04 17:05
The sewers in Yambol have to be checked, cleaned and serviced on occasions and this is the place of access. Seemingly needing more than one person to remove the lid Read More
2019-12-03 17:04
It was a good feeling seeing a plastic bag hanging out to dry in Yambol today. These bags are usually seen in rubbish bins or floating around the streets of Yambol Read More
2019-12-02 17:04
You will often find doors barred up as an extra security measure in Yambol apartment homes. Wise acts in view of bad folk looking for opportunities to steal in the secluded environment of ap… Read More
2019-12-01 17:03
We all know that many things get reused and recycled in Yambol, not from a point of eco-friendly mentality, but from poverty. An example here of old wood set aside to be picked up by a passe… Read More
2019-11-30 17:00
This sight is often seen in Yambol. Steps that are in need of repair are scattered around the undulating contours of the town. Always a bit of a trial walking these steps in the dark of nigh… Read More
2019-11-29 17:56
Winter trees in Yambol being about many interesting things hanging around. This one has balls that are soft and fragment when crushed Read More
2019-11-28 17:37
No matter where you are sunsets always capture a romantic feel. This sunset in Yambol is no exception as I came out of the Praktiker store Read More
2019-11-27 17:49
Quite obviously this railing was handmade outside this Yambol house. Made from second-hand metal, it works just as well as any other designer railings Read More
2019-11-26 17:43
A combination of waste polystyrene and a portable toilet sit beside each other on this worksite. Hopefully, this chaotic scene will disappear before long. Read More
2019-11-25 17:40
A very vibrant blue entrance door has been installed in this Yambol apartment block. I like the contrasting yellow downpipe on the side, you can't miss it on dark days Read More
2019-11-24 17:36
On first sighting, you might think that this little Yambol tree has masses of leaves on it that have now fallen in autumn. Not so. The leaves have been swept from other trees and piled up un… Read More
2019-11-23 17:31
It is great to see Yambol children's' projects displayed from school in the entrance of an apartment Block. The project is in complete contrast to town and city apartment blocks I might add Read More
2019-11-22 17:25
COT means Security Alarm Systems and was set up in 1994 in Sofia. It was the first company in the country specialised in guarding sites and homes using security alarm systems. This apartment… Read More
2019-11-21 17:22
It has been mild to date in Yambol this autumn. Seen very close to Yambol was these fine spring onions, no doubt as tasty as they look Read More
2019-11-20 17:14
You can just see the white city of Yambol in the distance from the village Kukorevo. This is around 5 kilometres away and probably one of the nearest villages to Yambol Read More
2019-11-19 17:49
Some of the wheelie bins in Yambol take a battering from a passing public who use them. This was the first time I had seen one back in use after repairs made. Look like the opposite side of… Read More
2019-11-18 17:45
With seeing many used roof tiles sitting outside a house my mind thinks there is a house somewhere without a roof. They must come from somewhere! Read More
2019-11-17 17:42
this honeycomb style wall can be seen near the centre of Yambol. Used as a shelf seemingly and support for a downpipe. No giant bees in sight! Read More
2019-11-16 17:38
Quite innocuously placed you wouldn't notice it there unless you look up. Most people look down to avoid tripping up on the uneven pavements. However, if you need a dentist this simple sign… Read More
2019-11-15 15:34
With a view of the west side of St Nicholas Church. This is well used by locals and always open tot he public Read More
2019-11-14 17:24
The new CBC building builts some 7 years ago which now is a dinosaur stands behind the established apartment block which has never been redundant Read More
2019-11-13 17:10
Everyone takes pictures of the fountains when they are working in Yambol, but pictures are rare when they are. The still fountain water has a tranquil event nevertheless Read More
2019-11-12 17:31
This building complex consists of a concert hall, a bank, and municipal offices in Yambol. Probably a rare picture which is taken in the rain Read More
2019-11-11 17:20
This picture from a hairdressing salon in Yambol was taken many years ago. It is still displayed given the impression of nudity but not quite. Very clever! Read More
2019-11-10 17:12
Looking at the entrance to this underground Yambol restaurant always reminds me of a giraffe. The tone works are just like the skin of these tall African animals Read More
2019-11-09 17:14
This old pretty cart was seen in Yambol sitting outside a cafe. It was used as a storage pace for crates on this occasion. It had been seen before decorated with potted flowers Read More
2019-11-08 17:38
It is quite common to see buildings accommodating trees in Yambol. This one has its own surround with artificial grass. Long may it continue Read More
2019-11-07 17:06
Okay, so the haircut cost isn't that great, but look at the pictures of style available. Not short back and sides available so this place isn't for me. It must be my age Read More
2019-11-06 17:46
November and ice cream still on sale and popular in Yambol. This one is posh and more expensive than the small ice cream vendor that trade only 100 metres away Read More
2019-11-05 17:41
A torn ridden drainpipe with old weather-worn advertisements is the beast. the beauty is the flowered balcony in the background still showing vibrant colours even in November Read More
2019-11-04 17:17
A simple rain shelter that is obviously homemade is seen here in Yambol. Does the job effectively with just a little bit of welding involved Read More
2019-11-03 17:13
Not quite sure whether this is the house of an alcoholic. Countless empty beer cans were seen passing by strung up for some reason, Mystery! Read More
2019-11-02 17:37
When you've had enough window shopping what better place to sit than here in Yambol Centre gardens. A quaint seating area, perfect for resting those weary legs is there waiting for you Read More
2019-11-01 17:33
On hot sunny days in Yambol, and there are many, this drinking fountain is well used. But today it is raining and it lays dormant and ignored Still with the design it is nice just look at th… Read More
2019-10-31 17:14
There are countless Bulgarian flags flying in Yambol. Another one was spotted over vineyards on the outskirts fo Yambol. You can never predict where they turn up Read More
2019-10-30 17:20
Sometimes in Yambol, I am reminded fo the UK. This was just another instance when seeing an Asda bag in a shop. Not quite sure if the owners were English though Read More
2019-10-29 17:19
Always a pleasure walking past the toilets in Yambol City Park, One of the prettiest sites you will ever see for a toilet Read More
2019-10-28 17:31
It may be a public footpath but locals have taken it upon themselves to prepare this flowerbed for winter. Every spring brings about another crop of flowers here thanks to the local communit… Read More
2019-10-27 17:28
I love the contrast here seen with this old gate and new lock in Yambol. The lock can't be more than a few days old with the shine still gleaming Read More
2019-10-26 16:26
So they couldn't find a sigh that only has turn left on it and blacked out the ahead bit. Typical Yambol road sign with improvisation that works Read More
2019-10-25 16:21
It is autumn and the season for bonfires. However, in this over-sensitive world, they ban them in many urban areas. It seems that Yambol is not included n this. There's nothing like a good b… Read More
2019-10-24 16:16
I've seen many footpaths in disrepair in Yambol, but this dangerous one stands out more than others. During the day you can see this but in the night that's a different story Read More
2019-10-23 16:26
After hearing some knocking, I looked up and saw a woodpecker on a telegraph pole in Yambol. don't know why the woodpecker didn't choose a tree, the are thousands of them in Yambol Read More
2019-10-22 16:08
Whilst passing a house in Yambol I couldn't help noticing that there were loads of walnuts sitting on a table. It looks like they were put out there to dry in the sun Read More
2019-10-21 16:20
The dominant Tundzha Hotel still stands next to the Tundzha River, Park, and Mathematics High School. One of the most obvious places to stay when visiting Yambol Read More
2019-10-20 16:33
If you suffer from claustrophobia, then you might want to cross the road and use another footpath. Men at work above in Yambol have erected a scaffolded tunnel but still, there is debris tha… Read More
2019-10-19 16:28
As you can see an old mural is revealed under a flaking wall in Yambol City Centre. I am sure there are more around in Yambol not yet discovered Read More
2019-10-18 16:13
Everywhere you look in Yambol there is a poster promoting a candidate for the Mayor of Yambol. It has become a night mayor of bombarding advertising. Wherever there is a space a candidate po… Read More
2019-10-17 16:47
The new Yambol City Centre gardens have many entrances. this is one of them coming in from the East. Always a pleasure to use those paths to cut across the city on my bicycle Read More
2019-10-16 16:46
You will always know what the time is in Yambool City Centre. Just look up at the Library and you will find the clock that also chimes. nothing fancy but practical. I don't think many people… Read More
2019-10-15 16:27
Yambol's famous Bezistena stands behind the recently erected statue of mother and child. A lovely place to have a coffee and admire the art that surrounds you Read More
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