බල්ගේරියාවේ Life එක 🇧🇬 | A Sri Lankan’s Journey in Sofia, Bulgaria | Ep. 16

In this episode of Beyond Borders, we dive into the vibrant culture, history, and lifestyle of Bulgaria 🇧🇬 through the eyes of a Sri Lankan living there. From the stunning Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia to the beautiful Black Sea coastline, discover what makes Bulgaria unique. We explore fascinating facts about Bulgaria, including its ancient traditions, delicious cuisine, affordable cost of living, and the warm hospitality of its people. You’ll also learn about daily life, transportation, healthcare, safety, and what it’s like adapting to life in this Balkan gem. Whether you’re curious about moving to Bulgaria, traveling there, or simply learning about different cultures, this episode is packed with insights and stories you won’t want to miss! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more inspiring stories from around the world! 🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms. Host: Nilanga Virajith Guest: Rumaiz Mohammed Follow us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-borders/id1829070342 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MaDiIre0WOig196CrcpLX?si=z7FRGocFR_6ZryUbQFSJVA TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.borders.sl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beyond.borders.sl Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/beyondborders.podcast.sl Follow Nilanga on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nilanga.virajith Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nilanga.virajith Twitter - https://x.com/nilangaV LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilangav Topics 00:00 Recap 01:04 Guest Intro 02:38 Why Bulgaria? 04:38 Migration Process 07:38 First impressions 10:05 People 14:52 Language Barrier 19:26 Relationships with Locals 25:00 Public Transportation 30:24 Driving Discipline 32:31 Healthcare 41:43 Healthy Lifestyle 46:26 Food Culture 52:31 Climate & Weather 59:36 Nature 01:03:58 Eastern European Culture 01:05:57 Law & Corruption 01:09:53 Work Culture 01:14:34 Tech Industry 01:18:52 Retrospective 01:21:55 Impression of Bulgaria 01:26:21 Bulgaria vs Sri Lanka #bulgaria #lifeinbulgaria #sofia #bulgarianfood #bulgariantraditions #balkanlife #expatlife #travelbulgaria #livingabroad #beyondborders #sinhalapodcast #srilankan #srilankanpodcast