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Tj Tolev Start Date: Dec 5, 2021 - End Date: Apr 4, 2022
  • Professional Development
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
  • Volunteer Trip
  • Bulgaria

My Travel Story

by: Tj Tolev Start Date: Dec 5, 2021 - End Date: Apr 4, 2022
  • Professional Development
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
  • Volunteer Trip
My name is TJ,

I’m born and raised Bulgarian, a citizen of the world 37years young, professional adventurer that loves people, food, Crossfit, mountains, unwanted smile, and a good laugh.  
One of the things that give me the most satisfaction, helping others. Because on a small planet, no one’s crisis is their own, right? 
What a better reason to travel. 
Explore and help. 

I’ve been traveling the world for the past 6 years and about 14 months ago I decided it’s time to go back to my mother’s land, Bulgaria. It’s a small country in South East Europe, that has incredible nature and very decent, good people. We make the best roses in the world and the Real yogurt, yes we actually made that, and amazing wine. Don't even get me started on how rich our land is.
We are generous people that love life!

Unfortunately, Bulgaria is also in the top 10 poorest countries in Europe and has become even worse in the last decade. Rampant corruption, lack of funding, insufficient social care, wrecked health system. The economic realities became even direr and people are living through poverty and difficulties never seen before in the modern history of the country.
And then Covid came......

I want to help with whatever I can contribute, even the smallest gesture is a win!

How?

I’m a professional fitness instructor and I thought I can use this to raise money for a variety of good causes that will support poorer communities in need.

I will be doing different challenges throughout my clients and the sports environment I have, which I will share via my social channels! Each challenge will have the goal to raise money that will fund a family or a person, who needs to survive the current crisis.

Right now I need to fix an old car I managed to buy with the savings I got left. I need it so I can hit the road and introduce you to some amazing folks that are just like you and me but are facing the consequences of poor political decisions and ignorant governments!

I hope you will help me throughout my journey so we can together help others that are less fortunate!

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up”
John Holmes
  • Bulgaria

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    Step one today, we had bags with clothes and shoes for adults and kids. By the end of next week, all will be donated.
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