by Sophia Kulich | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog, Culture & History, Jewish Heritage Travel, Uncategorized
This is the report of 2019 Schleppers club trip to Central Asia – Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Some of the group members had traveled with me previously and enjoyed our intimate, like-minded group and in-depth experience-focused travel. They encouraged me to form a kind...
by Sophia Kulich | Jul 15, 2018 | Blog, Jewish Heritage Travel
Schleppers Club Trip to Ukraine. It is a part of a one-month Eastern European trip. Other countries we visited this summer are Poland and Romania. Some of the group members had traveled with me previously and enjoyed our intimate, like-minded group and in-depth...
by Sophia Kulich | May 15, 2015 | Blog, Jewish Heritage Travel
September 24 – October 2, 2013 After my trip to Bulgaria, I flew to Bucharest in the morning. It was a small commuter plane about 30 people. At check-in, I was told carryon will not fit so I have a choice of carrying with me and checking it at the gate or check it in....
by Sophia Kulich | May 15, 2015 | Blog, Culture & History, Jewish Heritage Travel
I was invited to experience Moldova. History When I mentioned at home that I will be going to Moldova, people asked: “where???”. Some did not know such country exists. Others confused it with Moldavia area of Romania. Some asked if this is the same...
by Sophia Kulich | May 14, 2015 | Jewish Heritage Travel, Uncategorized
A little bit of history. Bulgaria is one of the oldest countries in Europe, just about 100 years older than Greek City-States. The country was founded in 681 BC. According to the archaeological finds, the first settlers were Thracians.. Between the VII and VI...
by Sophia Kulich | May 14, 2015 | Blog, Jewish Heritage Travel
I finished my conference and post conference study trip in Granada. October 7 I flew on Vueling airline to Barcelona. Unfortunately Vueling cancelled flight and rebooked me 3 hours later so my 2 days visit was reduced for 3 hours. In Barcelona airport, my guide Laurie...