Pavel Gospodinov

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that made all the difference” Robert Frost

I'm Pavel! I travel solo or lead small groups to unusual, remote places around the world. I do this through my own Travel Agency - "Thousand Voyages" Ltd. Travel and documentary photography is my great passion.

Travel
Photography
IT/Web
NGOs
Medicine

Travel

I have been traveling extensively since 2010 and have visited more than 34 countries and regions. My recent travels, solo or with small groups, have taken me to Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Oman, Colombia, India (Ladakh/Rajasthan), China, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, Turkey, Jordan, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Russia (with Siberia/Yakutia), Greece and Mount Athos, Kosovo, Romania, Montenegro, Svalbard, Ukraine (with Chernobyl), Iceland, Syria, Lebanon, Bulgaria (my home country), and many places across Europe.

Several years ago, I established a travel agency and began organizing tours to less-traveled destinations worldwide. I personally design all itineraries and programs. My extensive personal experience, combined with knowledge shared by fellow travelers and local guides—plus countless books and articles I regularly read—enriches my work tremendously.

Our groups are small, and we travel slowly. We stay in each place long enough to naturally immerse ourselves in the local culture. This approach, I believe, is the best way to connect with people and fully experience each destination. Slow travel is also gentler on the environment and creates more meaningful experiences.

Photography

My documentary work focuses on social, environmental and cultural issues and themes that provide a strong sense of place and cultural awareness.

Getty Images represents me - Creative Images Collection (more than 6,000 images to date) and Video Collection (5,003 video footage).

IT/Web

I have seven years of experience developing, implementing and managing digital communications strategies and projects, primarily for NGOs. In addition, I have a strong IT background with three years as a web/graphic designer and web usability/information architecture expert in the private sector.

NGOs

I am a certified project manager in International Development with over 12 years of experience at UNDP (as Program Officer/Analyst and Project Technical Advisor) and various NGOs. My expertise centers on project analysis, development, monitoring, and evaluation—including complete project lifecycle management, human resources, and finances. This background has given me a deep appreciation for NGO work.

Medicine

I hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the Medical University in Varna, Bulgaria. Though I don't actively practice medicine, this training proves invaluable during my travels.

I hope you find inspiration in these pages. If this website sparks your desire to embark on an adventure or explore somewhere new, that would be wonderful.

You can purchase photographs on this website as downloadable licenses, unlimited-edition fine art prints, or complete stories or publications (including text, images, video, and/or music, where available). See the dedicated tabs for details.

All photographs are available for purchase with either an Editorial Royalty-Free (ED-RF) license or a Full Royalty-Free (RF) license. To obtain digital files and purchase photo licenses, please email me with the following information: 1/ The name of the gallery or publication, or a link to the publication. 2/ The numbers in the filenames of the photos you want to purchase (for example, 002, 004, 005, or 010). You don't need to include the full filename—just the number. 3/ The size you would like. Options: S: Print size A8+, approximately 1200x800 px; price: EUR 20 M: Print size A4, approximately 4000x2667 px; price: EUR 100 L: Print size A3+, approximately 6000x4000 px; price: EUR 200 Original file: price: EUR 300 After we discuss your specific needs, I will provide a payment link via Payhip (https://payhip.com/), where you can download the files after payment.

More information about both royalty-free licences

If you find an image on this website (http://thousandvoyages.net) that you would like as a fine art print, please write me an email with a link to the page, the desired size (see below), and your shipping address. I will send you a payment link, where you can complete your payment.

All prints are delivered as "loose photographs" in a rolled tube with protective packaging.

Size A3+: width of 12.95 inches (329 mm) and height of 19.02 inches (483 mm); Price: EUR 190; Size A4: width 8.3 inches (210 mm) and hight 11.7 inches (297 mm); Price: EUR 120;

I ship only within Europe, from Europe, with shipping included in the price.

All publications and stories on this website are available as a complete package—including text, photos, videos, and music (if available)—that you can use on your website, magazine (print or online), or other platforms.

Some publications include brief summaries that outline the main points. If needed, these can be expanded into more detailed publications on the subject.

To receive a quote, please contact me directly. Rates vary depending on the type and duration of usage, and discounts are available when purchasing multiple publications.

After we discuss your specific needs, I will provide a payment link via Payhip (https://payhip.com/), where you can download the files directly after payment. All details—including usage rights for images and videos, credit, and copyright—will be discussed before the actual purchase.

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