{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Bansko, Bulgaria Is Quarantined for COVID-19 as Country Shuts Down Borders","description":"In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bulgaria has officially closed its borders to all foreign nationals from March 20 until April 17. The ban includes travel from within the Schengen Zone and European union, although citizens of EU member countries are allowed to transit through Bulgaria to reach their final destinations, as well as some health professionals and military personnel.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The famous ski resort and expat\/digital nomad hub of Bansko is the first Bulgarian town to get quarantined, after three people allegedly tested positive for Coronavirus. At least 300 foreign tourists were given the option to stay or leave within 24-48 hours. The only businesses in Bansko allowed to remain open under the Health Minister's orders include medical establishments, grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, and banks. More info in this episode of Digital Nomad News.&amp;nbsp;  \u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022 About Digital Nomad News: Host, Kristin Wilson, is a long-term digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation expert who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countries over the last 17 years. She\u2019s helped 1,000\u2019s of people move and live abroad and now teaches people how to achieve location independence through writing, speaking, workshops, and online content. \ud83c\udfa7 Kristin is also the host of Badass Digital Nomads Podcast.&amp;nbsp; Contact &amp;amp; Connect:&amp;nbsp;  Email Book a consultation Follow on Instagram Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group Sponsor Digital Nomad News on Patreon  ","author_name":"Digital Nomad News","author_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/digitalnomad","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/13670708\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/13670708"}