History & Museums Travel Guides

Bulgaria

Sofia, Eastern Europe

Sofia: Balkan Soul in Mountain Shadow

Cultural Heritage
Food & Culinary
Urban Exploration

The Head Shake Confusion: Bulgarians shake their heads horizontally for "yes" and nod vertically for "no" - completely opposite to the rest of the world. According to [legend, Bulgarians swapped th…

Albania

Vlorë, Southern Europe

Vlorë: Independence Spirit Where Two Seas Meet

Cultural Heritage
Food & Culinary
Beach & Coastal

Head Gesture Confusion: Shaking your head means "yes" and nodding means "no" - opposite of everywhere else, though younger locals and tourism workers follow international norms adding to confusion.…