Bulgarische Impressionen
Abenteuerliche Reise durch ein unbekanntes Land
(Bulgarian Impressions. An adventurous journey through an unknown country)
With many color illustrations
150 pages / EUR 19.90 (plus shipping)
ISBN: 978-3-95632-114-6
Wiesenburg, 2013
(Unfortunately out of print)
Abenteuerliche Reise durch ein unbekanntes Land
(Bulgarian Impressions. An adventurous journey through an unknown country)
With many color illustrations
150 pages / EUR 19.90 (plus shipping)
ISBN: 978-3-95632-114-6
Wiesenburg, 2013
(Unfortunately out of print)
It was a journey full of surprises and unplanned events. The book is not a practical travel guide, but rather a humorous and emotional account of impressions and experiences in a country that is mentioned in German travel brochures as nothing more than an inexpensive beach paradise. Vividly told and illustrated with numerous color photos, Helmut Matt paints a three-dimensional picture of a country that has obviously not yet fully completed the sometimes painful process of transformation from a real socialist autocracy to a democratic member of the European Union. In daily government protests, people express their discontent with poverty in the country and the corruption that still exists in government and administration. The encounter with the often harsh everyday life of Bulgarians stands in stark contrast to the country's magnificent nature, impressive culture, and eventful past. With colorful images and stories, legends, and historical reviews, the author takes his readers on a fascinating journey through time, describing the beauty of nature, the wealth of cultural treasures, and the poetry of a people who, despite the inadequacies of everyday life, have not lost their pride in their origins and their hope for a better future.