Motel E80

Heading to Sofia on the E80 we pass by freshly renovated motel and market – probably from the 70-ties. The parking lots on both sides of the motorway are connected via a footbridge. We’ll try to stop there on one of our next trips....

Stuffed in Trunk

Even though the Mercedes Sprinter minibus next to us was ready for departure, it was stopped by two other cars. The drivers agreed unloaded the whole trunk and stuffed it again with additional...

Avtogara Plovdiv

On Thursday around noon the main bus terminal in Plovdiv slowly gets busy – as the tributary busses for long distance busses depart from here. The main gateway is flanked by a snack stand and bakery offering various additional...

Big Deals

As we were told by some older salesmen we interviewed, during socialist time this fair was one of the view opportunities for eastern and western companies to fix their deals and sign contracts. By walking around one can still imagine that big machineries change hands – with possibly very high commissions! Of course also of interest – all events and locations on the fair ground and throughout the city, which modulate the various forms of social interaction between the fair participants. All those little situations, invitiations etc. contribute and might speed up the process of decision making.    ...

National Performances

Our little booth as part of the official representation and joint stall of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. As Mr. Christof, the local long-standing employee of the Bulgarian Austrian Chamber branch office told us, until recently they used to have their own pavilion. And our local support – the crew for the mapping workshops and interviews. Thanks to Illiana, Mila and Evelyna!   The official Austrian reception – with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, of Austrian companies and some of their clients.    ...