Evening on the history of Londons docks with historian TIM 18.30-19.30 Dee Kay

Virtual Cafe with Historian Tim on London Docks

Relaxing yoga and meditation with Loreta to end the day 6.30 - 7.30

Join Loreta for Yoga and Meditation

Rose valley, Plovdiv, Sofia and rose festival in Bulgaria 2020

London

NATURE GETAWAY IN OLD PLOVDIV AND THE VALLEY OF ROSES

Repeat trip! Explore the history-rich sites of the 6th oldest city in the world, Plovdiv, (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/galleries/The-worlds-20-oldest-cities/1old-plovdiv/) visit Bulgaria’s enticing valley of roses with its acclaimed Rose Festival and discover the secrets of the age-old tradition of rose oil production.

OLD PLOVDIV – A JOURNEY TO ANTIQUITY

Plovdiv is one of the most ancient cities in the world with signs of habitation dating as far back as the 6th millennium BC. The Old Town of Plovdiv is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s small, quiet and picturesque and a real gem for culture and history lovers!

Fascinating highlights:

The world’s most aromatic rose oil today comes from Bulgaria.
‣ The highest percentage of rose attar in the world is obtained from the Valley of Roses, Bulgaria
‣ The Bulgarian “attar” of roses is an important component in the perfume business throughout the world.
‣ Rosa Damascena is the name of the oil-yielding rose, which made Bulgaria famous for the production of the best rose oil in the world. Damascus, Rosa Damascena Mill was brought to Bulgarian lands during the 17th century.
‣ Plovdiv is the World’s 6th most ancient city and European cultural capital for 2019.

Virtual travel evening. Eastern Europe with TINA - 6.30 - 7.30

Join Tina in virtual cafe for chat on Eastern Europe

A Greek Wine Odyssey - Virtual Wine Bar with Lits for charity

Join Lits in the cafe to enjoy wine from  Greece

Fun Saturday evening QUIZ - teams, multiple-choice questions

Join in virtual quiz

Virtual Cafe - Travel social evening hosted by John on Egypt

Join John in the virtual travel cafe to chat about Egypt