In the past 22 years of my life, I have (on countless occasions) experienced the confusion and discomfort which can arise as a result of intercultural communication. For the first six years of my life, my family and I lived … Continue reading Intercultural communication is confusing, awkward – and hilarious.
All countries and cultures have age-old, unusual traditions. In Bulgaria, one of the strangest and most mystical traditions is that of the Kukeri. This annual ritual takes place in January, dates back thousands of years, and is meant to chase … Continue reading Bulgarian Kukeri: Chasing away evil spirits
Bulgaria was established over a thousand years ago in 681 AD and it is the oldest European country which has preserved its original name. Therefore, it is not surprising that as a country and a nation, it prizes age old … Continue reading Bulgaria: A nation of fire and ice
