ksamil

Ksamil

Albania. That was the new country for this year's birthday celebration. I'd never set foot here before, which is a bit mad when you think how remarkably close it is to Romania, my home country. And it wasn't just the geographical proximity that struck me ...

Tallinn

Tallinn

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 ...

tenerife

Tenerife

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 ...