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|  Lyubomir Popyordanov - Managing Director Founded
the agency for adventure travels Odysseia-In in 1990, and couple
of years later Zig-Zag Holidays and Bulgarian Association for Alternative
Tourism, he has inspired most of our trips in Bulgaria. Since the
beginning he continues his enthusiasm for the world's mountains.
His numerous treks and climbs include regions like Pyrenees, Alps,
Tatras, Pamir, and the Himalayas. Accomplished
photographer with knowledge in all aspects of history and the environment
has a remarkable gift for sharing it. Lawyer by education mountaineer
by convictions he could be justly described as a voluntary PR of
Bulgaria. Greatest will is encouraging young people remain in our
country. Loves to spend time with his even better half and 3 children. Tsveta Bilyarska - Product Manager French MarketTsveta in Bulgarian means “flower”, which no doubt she is.
She has a Masters degree in Tourism and has been in charge of our reservations
for nearly 5 years. After that continuing with managing our French tours, she
soon became a mother. Fluency in French and English has gained her a reputation as
a knowledgeable guide. An accomplished skier and keen mountaineer, a real credit to Odysseia-In.  Milena Milanova - Travel Consultant & Guide (Zig-zag Holidays) Regular
trips continuously contribute to her significant source of travel
information; so she is often the person you need to tailor make
your journey. After couple of years full time leading she's settled
in our representative office now. Leads
occasionally Spanish and French parties. Attends Bulgarian folk
dancing school and often likes to follow the music at own rhythm.  Nina Georgieva - Manager Reservations Department When the time for adventure has come the person you need is Nina -
the head of our Reservations department. 29 years young charmer, Master of Tourism,
she is uncompromisingly committed to her job. Smile is always part of the enthusiastic
mood about her. "Colleagues are part of my inspiration" - she often says. Parting and
dancing whenever possible, when not working on the 200 annual trips.
Truly and friendly to everyone..  Momchil Damyanov - Mountain Guide Born on the north slopes of Rila he is one of the most experienced professionals
on these mountains. He's been in the mountains since the age of
3 when on the shoulders of his father made in to the top of the
Balkans Mt.Musala. One of our first guides with range of experiences
from a training programme for mountain guides in the Alps of France
to leading more than 60 groups in all seasons. Inspires visitors
with his energy and enthusiasm for Bulgaria. His job recently sends
him to the Himalayas with the aim of putting together our newest
trips. Keen rock climber and part-time lecturer at the newly established
Mountain Guide Training Centre, Sofia.  Valentina Popyordanova - Chief Accountant The first person to hold the post from the beginning successfully combining
analytical rigour in accountancy with the art of excellent leadership
with our accounting team. Current
long-term performance numbers present financial stability, which
is fully thanks to her firm policy. Having been through all good
and bad times for the company she somehow manages to find time for
her family and 3 children. Unmistakably a woman of fashion.  Kiril Lefterov - Trade ManagerKiril has a gift for technology and passion for travel, which has taken
him to many places in Europe. Rarely seen without his GPS and digital camera almost
ever ready for adventure. He is our Global Positioning System in the gear trade in
Bulgaria and like a satellite broadcasts and studies Odysseia-In's place in business.
Latest model working at higher frequency and unlimited number of channels. Sold out!  Georgi Dimitrov - Product Manager If you can't decide where to go and how to do it - ask your Product Manager!
Joined our team some 6 years ago after graduated Tourism in Sofia University. Now committed to
the challenging job of Product Manager. An adventurous traveller at 27 with great affection to
the outdoors and further – freshly married! A character of many interests he often finds it hard
to choose between mountain biking and hiking. Recent trips include India. He is also a keen
photographer who is rarely seen without his camera.  Zoritsa Stavreva - Mountain Guide Bachelor of Tourism, Zoritsa joined our team as an aspirant guide in 2000, then did a
turn in BAAT where she continues her enthusiasm for Bulgaria. Since the beginning, she gained her love for
the mountains in no time and now leads the french hiking and cultural programs.
Shares interest in the fine arts and architecture, though her strongest affection is for the little
colourful gadgets. Chatty, sweet and childlike.  Svidna Mihaylova - Product Manager & Guide (Zig-zag Holidays) A passionate traveler, her adventures trough mountains and roads started
when she was a child. She graduated Bachelor’s degree in Tourism in the University of World
and National Economy in Sofia and Master in Tourist management in Barcelona (EUT EUROAULA,
University of Gerona). Besides of developing new products and contacts on the Spanish market,
she manages our Front office specialized in tailor-made trips. She also likes to work as a
guide of Spanish and French groups in Bulgaria. Has endless enthusiasm and energy for late
at night dancing. Recently spotted following the rhythm with no dancing shoes on in Spain,
far-end of Turkey and in Jordanian and Egyptian deserts.  Irina Shalamandova - Contract Department After 4 years of leading Spanish tours in Bulgaria Irina shares that the
Spanish school in Sofia and Odysseia-In are some of the most interesting things that have
happened to her. At the age of 26, with a strong taste for adventure, Irina is an immensely
positive person, active in the outdoor and always creating new friendly relations.
Other interests include photography, Bulgarian traditional folklore, and nature.
Recently managed to fulfill her childhood dream – spending 4 months in Latin
America and Guatemala.  Kiril Petrov - Mountain GuideOur popular long serving colleague known to most of our German-speaking guests.
An accomplished trip leader, he has been to many places, always improving his knowledge in many
aspects of live, natural history and the environment of Bulgaria. Keen on improving his French,
he spends long hours on reading. Serious character.  Evgeni Dimitrov - Transport Department With more than 35 years in the field of tourism he manages our
transport department for 7 years now. “The best way is to be informed” says Evgeni
and opens the daily newspaper. With enjoyment and an endless sense of humour shares his
knowledge and experience to younger colleagues. Despite being an avid Levski
(football team) supporter, a definitely good man. Varban Todorov (Vurbata) - Mountain Guide14 years ago a bunch of enthusiasts started the first tourist agency
in Bulgaria called Odysseia-In. One of these men was Vurbata, an
accomplished mountaineer, mountain rescuer and a mountain guide.
Met most of the challenges mountains serve up he is capable of leading
trips in all weather conditions. Trips have seen him on the Alps,
Tatras, and Himalayas. Instructor and lecturer at Mountain Guide
Training Centre where students are introduced not only to technical
competence but also with ability to solve problems, decision-making,
and how to learn from practice. Distinctive features: vegetarian,
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 Rositsa Lozanova - Travel Consultant & Guide (Zig-zag Holidays) At the age of 28 she is a possessor of a Bachelor degree in International
Tourism and a regular traveler, who loves to present Bulgaria in the best colours. When not
at the office or guiding german tourists, she creates relationships and discovers new destinations.
Rosi believes that positive thinking can change even the bad weather and often says that life is
beautiful and it's worth enjoying every minute of it.  Nikolay Nikolov - Accountant By all accounts it seems that he knows about the Art of numbers more
than anyone else and his professionalism often leaves tax inspectors
numb. Rumour has it that recently developed relish for active walking will affect
the use of his mountain bike but we don't believe everything we
hear, do we? A man with remarkable sense of rhythm often seen by
the female part of the office as the ideal dancing-partner.
Childhood dream - Chartered Accountant.  Raitcho Bashlenski - Shop Manager For the past 7 years our gear shop "Stenata" owes its existence
in great deal to the endless efforts of a man whose name is Raitcho
but we all call him Rahata.
He plays major role in testing and selling gear and his sincere
approach leaves even the most difficult customers satisfied.
Certifiable skier with no off-seasons. Last summers have seen him
practicing extreme skiing quite provocatively dressed. Sworn vegan. Elitsa Maximova – Reservations DepartmentOne of our newest members, she contributes successfully to the enjoying womanly
appearance of the Odysseia-in’s office team. Keen on ornithology and presenting the old Bulgarian
capital Veliko Tarnovo, she is always pushing herself to give the best of her in her work.
In a year of further university studies she will be a Master of tourism. Ivan Ivanov – Trade ManagerSince the time he became e member of our team, the trade activity of
Odysseia-in hasn’t been better. Successfully running our shop for outdoor equipment “Stenata”,
Ivan manages a team of 10 experts, providing all the information and gear one needs for his
sport activities. Always making fun of his eccentric tendency for German language,
he is an enjoyable nice guy. Mihail Mihov – Mountain GuideAfter a long time of training, eventually he became what he wanted – a mountain guide.
A keen traveler and a mountaineer, he feels a strong relation to his native place – the border town
to Romania – Rousse, along the Danube. A future master of tourism, he tries to put forward his positive
thinking not only at work, but also in the relations with his friends. Operates on the German market. Georgi Mihov – Transport Department |
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