In October's Month2Come, available this coming Friday October 3 with The Sofia Echo, we go on the trail of famous Bulgarians in our autumn Time for Travel section. Travelling around Bulgaria – free from the summer crowds and oppressive heat – can be really enjoyable in October, so do not miss our top writers' tips on Kurdjali, Stara Zagora, Dryanovo and Sopot.

We also profile charismatic chef Maestro Miro from Serbian restaurant Pri Miro – complete with a favourite recipe – and explore the varied world of spices.

We interview an English lady who's a very unlikely convert to the pleasures of rural Bulgaria as well as give you tips on buying Bulgarian rugs and the benefits of Ayurveda treatment.

 All this plus our usual indispensable comprehensive listings on theatre, music, galleries and sport as well as culture chat for the month ahead.

So do not forget to buy your Sofia Echo together with your complimentary copy of Month2Come on October 3.

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