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Asia
Ivan Krastev

The Terracotta Army Museum – Without a Battle, Yet in Eternal Service

The Terracotta Army has always sparked my curiosity, yet I deliberately chose never to delve deeply into its history beforehand, so that I could truly discover it in the very moment I stood before it in person. I wanted that first encounter to feel like a surprise to myself — without prior knowledge, without built-up expectations, guided only by sensation. When I finally came face to face with the thousands of clay soldiers, I realized that this decision had been entirely worth it. Even after leaving the museum, their story continued to hold me captive. Now I cannot wait to share what I saw and experienced, and also to arrange the facts that give meaning to this silent army —

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Asia
Ivan Krastev

Kuala Lumpur – the City Where Skyscrapers Meet the Jungle

There are cities that shine with towering skyscrapers, and others that breathe with centuries-old nature. And then there are those that do both. Kuala Lumpur is one of those places that seem to defy logic – here you can sip a coconut in the shade of an ancient temple surrounded

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Bulgaria
Ivan Krastev

Campus 90 – Panoramic Inspiration in Varna

Sometimes, one night can leave a stronger impression than an entire week. That was the case with my stay at Hotel Campus 90 in Varna – an unexpected upgrade, panoramic views, a flat tire on the way, and an important literary event I was rushing to with half a bottle

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