2021-12-31 17:17
A bench made out of floor panels is unique enough, but the way it is supported by two pieces of wood to a tree is more so! 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.
2021-12-30 17:14
How many pictures in this world contain a rock, a tree and the number 36? Not many but we have that in Yambol Read More
2021-12-29 17:10
It is quite amazing what you find in community gardens in Yambol. This time it is a little fountain. Even in a public place open to abuse this remains intact throughout. Refreshing to… Read More
2021-12-28 17:05
Deaths in Yambol at Christmas are at its height. Somehow the statistics prove that more people die during this period. Reality strikes big time with this with reminders shown in the pi… Read More
2021-12-27 17:28
Those hung traditional Bulgarian sausages look good hanging out and taste just as good after being grilled on charcoal fires! A feast waiting in Yambol Centre Read More
2021-12-26 17:12
Right next to the Central Post Office in Yambol you will find the Christmas Manger scene. Many folk stop to look and just like me take pictures Read More
2021-12-25 17:11
Every year there is a Christmas Bazaar in Yambol and this year is no exception even though the coronavirus is still in our midst. A lot of stuff for kids here.HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Read More
2021-12-24 17:10
A giant vase toppled over spilling out flowers is an innovative design used to brighten up Yambol in the public area next to the fountains Read More
2021-12-23 17:10
A big train set suddenly appeared in Yambol this week. Of course, it is a funfair-type layout but void of children at this point Read More
2021-12-22 17:09
Seen on a wall in a Yambol ho,e is a clock that is made in Elena some 100 kilometres from Yambol. Read More
2021-12-21 17:45
In almost every home you will find collections of fridge magnets. They are cheap to buy and that is a big reason for their popularity here. Read More
2021-12-20 17:12
Being just the right colour for Christmas, these dried peppers are perfect for Christmas decorations in Yambol. Furthermore they can be used with food later on Read More
2021-12-19 17:09
After just having the first frost overnight, it is the end of the line for this small gathering of fresh basil. However, dried basil comes into play from surplus stocks harvested earli… Read More
2021-12-18 17:06
It isn't only turkeys this Christmas on Yambol dinner tables. This rabbit is ready for skinning and will be the centre of attraction on the dining table on Christmas day Read More
2021-12-17 17:55
Business isn't good in Yambol as another shop bites the dust. This time it is the Euro 1 Zone which has traded for about 7 years. Selling many Chinese goods at low prices still didn't… Read More
2021-12-16 17:14
This tree stump is often used as a table with local children in Yambol. Also a seating area. There are many other stumps around put to good use Read More
2021-12-15 17:57
Like thousands of other homes in Yambol, Christmas trees are up and joining the countdown to Xmas. no doubt a few more presents will appear under the tree in the coming 10 days Read More
2021-12-14 17:07
You will see religious icons in many homes in Yambol. This one has a willow crown which is also common to see hanging on walls or standing on dressing tables. There are many God-fearin… Read More
2021-12-13 17:58
Every year at Christmas time the display in Yambol has never been overstated as is the case this year. Simple, loved by all, and still flocked by thousands of families for photographs… Read More
2021-12-12 17:55
With any repairs or modernization, there is a sight (and site) of chaos all around until the work is complete. This is what we see here in Yambol Centre right now Read More
2021-12-11 17:04
It was raining today in Yambol and under a protruding balcony lay three boxes. In each of those boxes lay a cat sheltering from the weather elements. Cosy or what? Read More
2021-12-10 17:54
With warm weather and sporadic rain in Yambol recently it is no wonder this patch of garlic looks so healthy Read More
2021-12-09 17:53
Garden paths in Yamnbol are usually made from odd bits of stone flags with spaces between them. This one is continuous and built to last for years to come. No jumping from stone to sto… Read More
2021-12-08 17:28
Seen from a backyard in a home in Yambol is the sun setting on this winter day. The vineyard still hasn't lost all its leaves just yet Read More
2021-12-07 17:27
This is a rare sight seeing kitchen recyclable waste being collected in a Yambol apartment. Usually, all this material is dumped into the municipal waste bins in the street without a t… Read More
2021-12-06 17:26
After this bit of land had been ploughed over I was surprised to see how black the soil is in Yambol. All ready for sowing in spring by the looks Read More
2021-12-05 17:15
As cold weather and frosty nights approach the plastic bottles are out in Yambol to protect pruned rose shrubs over the winter months Read More
2021-12-04 17:45
This is Yambol's old station bazaar area where many shop and have a break in the fast food eating area Read More
2021-12-03 17:47
Scarecrows are not just found on fields in Yambol but can also be seen indoors albeit not scaring crows in those locations Read More
2021-12-02 17:04
A pleasure driving when the scenery in front of you is like this and the roads are clear of traffic. Heading towards the sunset knowing that I will never ever reach it by the time nigh… Read More
2021-12-01 17:17
After recent strong winds in Yambol, there are no more leaves al trees in the area. It looks like winter now! Read More
2021-11-30 17:39
There is always a feeling of magic whenever one sees a rainbow. Well there was one in Yambol today and didn't disappoint think there is a pot of gold at the end of it Read More
2021-11-29 17:21
Out local store, Vilton can be seen here which we use often. Only located in Yambol and Sliven many of the basic food products are also locally produced and of better quality than the… Read More
2021-11-28 17:52
This rustic-style candlelight lantern is certainly not enough to light the whole area but is probably more apt to attract moths at night. &n&hell…Read More
2021-11-27 17:48
Whilst most floral outside has died a death, warm and comfortable Yambol homes provide a great way to help plants thrive throughout the winter Read More
2021-11-27 11:48
Nothing fancy about these Christmas street lights in Yambol that went up this week. Look forward to seeing them lit up in the evening Read More
2021-11-25 17:25
A glimpse of the evening sky looking out from a Yambol apartment. It has a very autumn feel about it with the semi-bare trees Read More
2021-11-24 17:45
No chance of burglaries in Yambol with these window frames made out of steel forming a grid. Mind you in many places there isn't much to steal anyway with the poverty in the country Read More
2021-11-23 17:40
With nights and darkness outside creeping in earlier each evening the lanterns are out in Yambol Read More
2021-11-22 17:30
Yet more blooms in Yambol approaching winter still with the first frost to arrive they will remain attractive Read More
2021-11-21 17:42
Usually found in English backyards and gardens, this gnome was discovered in Yambol not too far from shop that imports them from the UK. This one has been there for quite a while judgi… Read More
2021-11-20 17:39
It is the season for pig slaughtering in Bulgaria, but this pig found in a Yambol garden is safe from the butchers Read More
2021-11-19 17:52
It may be late afternoon but the moon is out and Bakadzhik remains static under the lunar object lit up by the sun Read More
2021-11-18 17:52
Garlic bulbs have been sown in many gardens in Yambol, here is the first sign of sprouting. I was told it took only 4 days for this one to show its shoot! Read More
2021-11-17 17:10
Looks like these strawberries have been put to bed with a covering of fallen leaves in Yambol. no doubt the owner will clean up and burn those leaves in due course as they all do here Read More
2021-11-16 17:32
Autumn brings about colours in nature that make you gasp and amongst the mainly autumnal colours are white blooms that contrast the darker palettes Read More
2021-11-15 17:07
With no frost overnight to date in Yambol, there are many gardens with winter roses right now. No doubt many picked and placed on dining tables throughout Yambol Read More
2021-11-14 17:06
Looking out at around 16:40 I was presented with a beautiful autumn sunset in Yambol. Not quite sure which are more spectacular sunrises or sunsets Read More
2021-11-13 17:06
With winter just around the corner, these cabbages will see this family through in Yambol. Cabbages are stored in a barrel that will be filled with salted water and last through to the… Read More
2021-11-12 17:55
Whilst walking in the backstreets of Yambol, this bunch of thyme was found growing wild on some wasteland. A perfect freebie herb to add to winter stews Read More
2021-11-11 17:27
Standing proud is a fine row of leeks in a Yambol garden. None have been picked to date, no doubt waiting for the first frost to pass before harvesting Read More
2021-11-10 17:23
It is not only the leaves that give vibrant colours in autumn but flowers late in blooming in Yambol add to the spectacle Read More
2021-11-09 17:48
It is the cabbage season and this cabbage is a fine example in Yambol. Once picked most will be put in a vat with salt water to be eaten over the winter months Read More
2021-11-08 17:45
These socks must have been worn hundreds of times judging by the holes in the heel. No scruples hanging holey socks in Yambol for the public to see then? Read More
2021-11-07 17:25
Well into November and as expected there are sparing leaved left on Yambol trees at this point. Only a matter of time before they are bare Read More
2021-11-06 17:58
My neighbour in Yambol found out that my middle name was Perry so they decided to make some out of their windfall pears. Looks like mud but should celar once fermentation has completed… Read More
2021-11-05 17:54
Passing a garden I spotted some parsley growing in a greenhouse. I have never seen such a healthy bunch of herbs Read More
2021-11-04 17:49
If flowers were growing in this flowerbed it certainly wouldn't be used as an ashtray. However, there aren't and it is an ashtray nevertheless better than using the pavement to stub ou… Read More
2021-11-03 17:42
In the day and age of the motor car, it is so refreshing to have vast open spaces that are traffic-free in Yambol. I forget what it used to be like in London - suffocating! Read More
2021-11-02 17:39
Most see the street fountians in Yambol from afar. Today we are taking a close look at the design and where the lights show Read More
2021-11-01 17:29
With the floor fountains in action, we see a view looking Eaatwards of Georgi Rakovski Street in Yambol. you can't see the lights oon the fountains too cleary during daylight hours, but… Read More
2021-10-31 17:29
Somehow the coloured Yambol that stands in the City Garden complements the natural colours given out by the natural floral that is growing there. A pretty sight of cloured blends Read More
2021-10-30 16:28
You had to get up early to catch this piece of pavement being taken away in Yambol to who knows where. Hopefully, it will return one day, so we don't have to walk on sand and grit Read More
2021-10-29 16:28
I have seen this tapestry of a pryer in many Yambol homes. It is made by women by hand from a kit and takes many hours to complete. This is the most popular and+ common design that han… Read More
2021-10-28 16:27
It hasn't gone unnoticed that there are many products used in Ysmbol that come from Germany. Today I saw an example of that with these egg cups with ads for german schnapps on the side… Read More
2021-10-27 16:26
There are many rakia distilleries in Yambol and this is one of them. This one is one of the old fashion systems using a wood burner and has no modern temperature gauges installed. Read More
2021-10-26 16:26
The Rakia season continues as I spot more barrels of fermented fruit due at the rakia house for distilling in due course Read More
2021-10-23 16:24
Stink bugs are a pain in Yambol, everybody hates them here. These are a present from Asia and now have reached Western European countries including the UK. Most people would be glad to… Read More
2021-10-22 16:24
This foot stool may have been thrown out but is still in use by local cats. In essence it is now outdoor furniture for cats Read More
2021-10-21 16:23
From dark looming clouds, white misty clouds, blue sky and sunshine above in the sky in Yambol, it makes a contrasting formation Read More
2021-10-20 16:23
There are thousands of ladybirds looking around Yambol right now. Of course it is the ladybird season as autumn arrives. Funny how people hate bugs but love ladybirds! Read More
2021-10-19 16:19
All the ingredients ready for a stir fry in a Yambol kitchen. Chinese type meals are more popular than curries here Read More
2021-10-18 16:16
It is the last of the summer vegetables now with the final picked peppers before ploughing over the land in Yambol ready for winter Read More
2021-10-17 16:52
The algae-rich green waters of Yambol City Park still looks great approaching autumn. The water fountain will stop running once the ice sets in. Read More
2021-10-16 16:47
Stray dogs in Yambol is a common sight. For the most, they don't bother anyone but an increase in numbers turning into a pack of hounds gives then licence to threaten vulnerable folk w… Read More
2021-10-15 16:43
The newest statue stands in the centre of Yambol depicting a mother and baby. Unveiled only a few years ago is now a firm part of the Yambol scenery Read More
2021-10-14 16:20
The sun is out the sky is blue and in Yambol centre the typical sight you will see is pedestrians walking or riding a bike on their way to who knows where? Read More
2021-10-13 16:52
Spring flowers in autumn in Yambol tell us that is a false spring right now. Whether they will bloom in the real spring remains to be seen Read More
2021-10-12 16:51
Just about still standing and slightly hidden by shrubs is this bygone lampost in Yambol. This type of street lighting has been superseded with the modern solar-powered versions Read More
2021-10-11 16:51
A quiet place to sit and reflect is found in the min Memorial Park in Yambol situated just in front of the Old Mosque Read More
2021-10-10 16:50
Looking from the North this gives another view of the Bezisten Cultural Centre in Yambol. It is highly rated with reviews in recent times since its modernisation.Google Reviews Read More
2021-10-09 16:41
Looking South down Tsar Osvoboditel Street in Yambol, you will find that this is filled full of Solicitor and Notary offices Read More
2021-10-08 16:50
Embedded amongst much other fashioned brickwork, this arched brickwork stands out with its uniformity in contrast to the general random styles Read More
2021-10-07 16:49
In the modern now Yambol it is strange to find an old rusty junction box that has not moved with the times. It stands out like a sore thumb as you pass it. Read More
2021-10-06 16:49
The Old Mosque in Yambol standing proud as always. It remains deserted for the most apart from Friday when the Muslims gather Read More
2021-10-05 16:48
In the Halle area of Yambol, this is the scene on one of the many Rakia Houses in the Yambol region at the height of season of rakia making Read More
2021-10-04 16:48
Being such a good year for zucchini it is no surprise to see more variations with this vegetable in Yambol. Today is the turn og zucchini burgers ready for baking in the oven Read More
2021-10-03 16:44
This is becoming an increasing occurrence with Lada's being abandoned on the street of Yambol. It is now common to see the old Lada cars being swamped with weeds as the vehicle is no l… Read More
2021-10-02 16:43
Pigeons are a pest in Yambol, theie flocks usually mess up window sills and balcony spaces, but this solitary pigeon made a rare visit as a guest today. Not part of a flock as this breed jus… Read More
2021-10-01 16:33
Quite unique is this bottle of DIY cherry ale made in Yambol. Bulgarian beer infused with cherries and quite potent after another bout of fermentation. Read More
2021-09-30 16:59
When you see a tree planted in the middle of the road in Yambol, you know the reason for it. Not a green act but a danger warning. In this case a pothole. so the tree was pot planted Read More
2021-09-29 05:57
Ripe grapes picked and crushed then put into a presser to extract the juice to be turned into wine. This is what happens in Yambol year in year out Read More
2021-09-28 16:21
One of nature's gifts to us is the sunrise. Today up at the crack of dawn to capture this spectacular sunrise in Yambol. A pleasure many get up too late to see. Read More
2021-09-27 16:20
The hero Zorro has left his mark in the morning sky in Yambol. A clear Z can be seen in the skyline on the left of Bakadzhik Read More
2021-09-26 16:30
It has been a long summer in Yambol and at last, the waiting is rewarded in terms of grapes now being ready for picking. All turned into wine or rakia no doubt Read More
2021-09-25 16:52
It was very windy today and full cloud cover, however that doesn't distract from the beauty of the landscape leading up to Bakadzhik in Yambol Read More
2021-09-24 16:45
As you can see, this is the process of making a banitsa taking place in a Yambol kitchen. Soon to be tucked in and savoured by the family there Read More
2021-09-23 16:44
A wine npress was found in Yambol that dates back a few generations in this particular household. As you can see it still works brilllianty and has outlived its more modern counterpart… Read More
2021-09-22 16:23
On a hot day, there is not much better than to indulge in some fresh Yambol honey melon harvested earlier in the day. They are grown in abundance in this area. Read More
2021-09-21 16:25
I used to know this vegetable as ladies fingers but better know as okra oor bamia in Bulgaria. It seems to grow well in Yambol as these were picked and baked in the oven. A tasty exoti… Read More
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