Diverse Horizons: My Multilingual Journey Through the World 🌍

Speaking My Way Across the World 🌍

I haven’t just traveled — I’ve spoken my way through the world.

Languages have never been just a skill for me. They’re how I belong. They’ve opened borders, started friendships, and helped me find home in places I had never been before.

Born Into a Family of Languages

I was born into a family of languages.

My mother speaks Moldovan, Romanian, Russian, Italian, and Armenian — the last one she learned after meeting my father.

My father, Robert, spoke English, Armenian, French, German, and Russian.

They passed that gift to me, not just through words but through connection. My father taught me to read and write in English at age four. At seven, we started learning French together. Later, I returned to French with a friend. German was his second language — he played in a rock band in Germany — so for us, it became a language of inside jokes.

My Native Languages and Daily Life

My native languages are Armenian, Moldovan, Romanian, and Russian.

English became the language I live and write in — it’s always in use, especially now that I live in English-speaking countries.

Languages I Practice and Love

I also speak Spanish, French, and Italian (all around B2 level), and I revisit them often — depending on the country, the people, or the mood. My sister and I speak Spanish a lot; she’s passionate about Spanish culture, and we practice together. We both have Latino friends who help keep the language alive in our daily lives.

Traveling Through Languages

I’ve traveled through 36 countries so far — from Armenia to Japan, from Greece to Australia.

While living in France, Italy, and Spain, I practiced local languages through everyday life — real conversations, routines, and casual chats. In Eastern Europe, my Moldovan and Romanian roots helped me feel connected. In Southeast Asia, I learned how to listen even when I didn’t understand every word.

Everywhere I go, I’ve learned that speaking — even if not perfectly — is a sign of respect and presence.

Languages I Keep Active (and Dormant Ones)

I try to keep my languages in motion. If I don’t use them, I lose them — sometimes as much as 50%.

• Actively used: English, Spanish, French, Italian

• Casually used: Portuguese, German

• Dormant or beginner: Moldovan, Armenian, Romanian, Russian, Italian

• Currently learning: Latin, Sign Language, Navajo (Diné Bizaad)

Someday, I’d love to explore Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Sanskrit, and Japanese.

And yes — I use Armenian for spells (it sounds funny).

And German for jokes. Thank you, Papa.

Language as Connection

Traveling, for me, isn’t about collecting places. It’s about collecting ways to say:

“I’m here.”

“I see you.”

“Thank you.”

Language hasn’t just helped me travel — it’s helped me connect, adapt, and return with stories that don’t need translation.

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