The region around Kazanlak in central Bulgaria is known by two names ... to others, the Valley of the Damask rose. In early June, Bettany Hughes joined the rose pickers at dawn to find out ...

Step into the heart of Bulgaria, where rich history and enchanting landscapes come together to create a truly magical ...

I love that cheese.” South of the Balkan Mountains is the Rose Valley, an area famous for producing rose oil (Bulgaria is one of the world’s biggest exporters). The picking season is between ...