I am doing a month-long housesit in rural Bulgaria. The location is pretty but it is a challenge living here because there are few resources and no one speaks a word of English. I’m trying with my English/Bulgarian phrase book but it’s a challenge!
I am doing a month-long housesit in rural Bulgaria. The location is pretty but it is a challenge living here because there are few resources and no one speaks a word of English. I’m trying with my English/Bulgarian phrase book but it’s a challenge!
A friend of mine is Bulgarian and has been suggesting I visit for a long time now. I’ve heard great things about the country, particularly the beaches. That’s interesting to know that so few people speak English there. I find it’s easy to expect people to speak English everywhere since it’s such a common language… I sure find myself falling into that here in India.
As much of a struggle as it can be communicating with people who speak a different language that’s part of what makes travel such an amazing thing. The little difficulties, struggles and victories that come from connecting with others!
In the cities and tourist areas you will find some people who speak English – but not many. I’m in a very rural area so there is really no need for the people who live here to learn English as they rarely come into contact with foreigners.
I’m used to being in a non-English speaking country. I’ve been abroad for almost 5 years now, most of that spent living in Mexico. A big part of the challenge for me is the alphabet. It’s been years since I traveled to a place where I couldn’t at least sound out the words. Having a completely different alphabet makes it really hard on many levels – which you probably know from being in India.
Anyway, it’s all good. I just wish I was better at languages. I’m conversant in Spanish and know a bit of French, German and Italian (enough to get around) but it takes forever for me to pick up phrases in a new language. Happy travels and do come to Bulgaria – it is really nice here.