Cultural differences
October 26, 2018
How to cook a moussaka? See the SurvivalBG recipe, prepared and presented by our volunteers Danilo (Serbia) and Alba (Spain). It is actually a special moussaka style […]
June 17, 2018
Mineral water is huge in Bulgaria. Bulgaria is a country with many mineral springs scattered across the entire country. It’s cheaper to buy a bottle of […]
June 12, 2018
If you receive an invitation to a Bulgarian house for a meal, congratulations! You are well on your way to fitting in. Whilst dining, wait for […]
June 5, 2018
Bulgarian wine is one of the best in the world. It is a universal truth that the Bulgarian wines are one of the best wines in […]
June 5, 2018
Gift giving is an important part of a culture, but it is wise to know the rules of the road. Do not give overly elaborate gifts. […]
May 30, 2018
Well, beer is beer. Not too much to say here. You probably would not believe if we say that most of the Bulgarian beer is equally […]
May 25, 2018
Made out of yoghurt and water, Ayryan is the simplest drink you can prepare yourself besides, well, pouring yourself a glass water. Put some salt in […]
May 16, 2018
Bulgarians maintain a fairly formal culture. When meeting new people, address them with appropriate courtesy titles until told to do otherwise. Kisses and hugs are reserved […]
May 6, 2018
Rakia is as rooted in Bulgarian history and existence as is bourbon in American. It has aided the nation in surviving its hardest years and has […]
May 6, 2018
When toasting, raise your glass and lightly clink it with all the others present, while looking the people with you in the eye (to not look […]
April 23, 2018
Increasingly popular across Europe and the world for its proved qualities for augmenting women’s breasts, boza is one of the most typical Bulgarian soft drinks. Well, […]
April 23, 2018
Another old custom many Bulgarians still perform is the throwing away of the umbilical cord after childbirth in a special place. Around 2 weeks after the […]