I saw this image on an Instagram story recently, and it got me thinking about a career move I made. I’ve spent most of my professional life bouncing between full-time jobs and freelancing. Honestly, I can’t say which one’s better – it probably depends ...
The call of the Via Transilvanica pulled me back again. This time, the target was a stretch through Bucovina, starting with the familiar car journey from Bucharest up to Vatra Dornei, buzzing with that pre-hike mix of excitement and nerves. Setting of ...
I recently took a train from Bucharest to Chișinău, and it was quite the experience. This wasn’t just any train; it was a sleeper train, offering a nostalgic journey back in time. I started my trip on a Saturday evening and arrived in Chișinău on Sunday ...
I booked myself a birthday trip to Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn, saving Tallinn for last, hoping it would be the cherry on my birthday cake. And it fit perfectly right on top. It’s one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ev ...
I like New York, but I’m not a huge fan. It’s an intriguing city for many, a city that attracts a lot of people, but not me. I’ve been there once, checked it off my list, and didn’t necessarily plan to return. When the idea of a family trip to New ...
I have shared this story numerous times in various ways, but I believe it’s best to write it down, just in case the temptation to modify it arises in the future. It’s a story too precious to be altered, and I want the future me to share the same enchanti ...
A few years ago, in my ongoing pursuit of adventures, I found this project called Via Transilvanica. The word Transilvanica alone was enough to catch my eye. Transylvania holds a special place in my heart. It’s my favourite part of Romania. So, naturally ...
One of this year’s resolutions was to start learning to travel with an open mind and low expectations. As I arrived on Tenerife, I was taken aback by its incredible development and use of its natural beauty. This Spanish island is home to&nb ...
I still tend to plan everything in advance, weeks, months, or even years ahead. I don’t know why, but I can’t stop doing that. It happens all the time, even for personal projects, like travels. Now, in my attempt to cure this disease, I created this n ...
I like walking. A lot. When I’ve visited my friend’s new working studio in Wembley, I had a look on his window and I’ve seen Grand Union Canal, just a few steps from his window. It didn’t take too much time to give myself a new challenge: to ...
