I've traveled the world for the past 12 years, visiting more than 100 countries and territories. I've worked with scores of local guides and tour companies, but I can honestly say that Desi at Undiscovered Bulgaria is the absolute, hands-down best tour guide ever. I always appreciate seeing the iconic sites, like Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, but even more exciting for me is to immerse in the local culture and interact with the locals. Undiscovered Bulgaria provided this precise experience. I saw stunning geologic landscapes, stood a foot from some of the oldest prehistoric cave paintings in the world, visited a woman who still weaves carpets using ancient methods, saw ancient ruins (including one of the oldest Roman amphitheaters in Europe), and even attended a virtually unknown local festival where locals performed songs and dances that have been handed down through the centuries. Through it all, Desi was exuberant about her love for Bulgaria. I highly recommend Undiscovered Bulgaria to anyone who wants to get to know this fascinating country.