Bulgaria Ski discussion board

I must admitt we were put off going to bansko again due to the building work and unless they enlarge the ski slopes and access to them over the next five years would not return due to the amount of people likely to be there, my opinion, food though never had a bad meal and thought it was far from being peasent food could just be where you chose to eat. have read many reports this year about cost of food and drink on the slopes looks like they have increased the cost quiet dramatically this year. must admitt the town can make you feel a bit uneasy wouldnt say it was that bad but was more aware of people following me there than in pamps, would not go to bansko without my hubby but did go to pamps just me and my daughter and wouldnt have a problem doing it again in pamps. wouldnt say you need to stay indoors just be a little more on your guard, but no more than in the UK, the way you feel about being on your guard could depend where you live i the UK as well. my opinoion

I have just come back from Bansko so thought I would add my thoughts
Research WAS carried out on the venue but as you would expect, websites etc forget to mention the place is a building site. Bulgaria was chosen with the culture in mind, we went self catering and ate in the local restaurants (avoiding the English bar) We were not impressed with the food - in fact I came away loosing weight (never happens!)
As mentioned though (and has been lost in this thread) the ski-ing was fantastic and I do not have a bad word to say about that.
I doubt I would go back but if I did, it would not be for at least another 4 years as it will take at least that amount of time to finish (at least some) of the work.

Hi,
Just back from Bansko myself and found it quite interesting what Ski legend said, and I have to say having read it, I agree!! (Hear me out 1st)
Ski legend stated skiing was excellent and could not be faulted, and lets face it that’s what we go there for!
And on the slopes yes the view is lovely, but that where it stops.
Having travelled the 120km fro Sophia to Bansko I did not see anything to suggest this was a lovely country! I know it’s very poor, and before all of you start to have a go, but does that mean we have to lie, to make ourselves feel better.

I also stayed in apartments so I could sample some traditional fair and ate out every evening but lets face it I only found 2 places which were ok the rest were bloody awful, The person who ate out ever evening and never had a bad meal was either very lucky or had been before.

I for one did not feel intimidated but was weary as had been told about the high crime rate, and I think this is where you all went wrong with Ski legend (They said they felt intimidated!) so all of you people who had a go shame on you! As the old saying goes RTFQ!!!

And lets face it they are right about the coach loads of works who eye you up as you walk by but lets face it they are much like our work force I suppose.

I must say though I did find some people not very help full and before you all start again no its not because I was ignorant I did try and learn to speak some of the lingo and in my book manners cost nothing so it had nothing to do with my attitude.

I think what was written is a fair reflection on Bansko with no holds barred and lets face it this is what this forum is about is’it to get the peoples opinion.