That connection comes from the history of Yugoslavia, when many of these countries were once part of the same federation. Macedonian also includes words from Turkish, which adds another layer to how the language sounds today.
To say “hello,” you say “Zdravo.” Simple, direct and used all the time.
Yes! Tina has a small dog named Beta, and she fully believes she is much more intimidating than she actually is. Beta loves to run, play and eat treats—those are her core priorities. Every once in a while, she tries to act like a serious guard dog, but it doesn’t quite land. She’s all bark, no bite, and exactly the kind of dog you’d want around kids—friendly, energetic and impossible to take too seriously once you meet her.
Living in North Macedonia means you’re close to a lot of different places.
Tina has traveled south to Greece, north to Serbia, east to Bulgaria and west to Rome. Travel between countries here can be relatively quick, which makes it feel much more accessible than it might in larger countries. At the same time, she doesn’t feel pressure to always be traveling. Plenty is happening right at home—history, culture and daily life that keep things interesting without needing to go far.
