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Archives for April 2019

Travelling the Albanian Coastline: Useful Tips

travelling the albanian coastline

Here’s a test. When you think of travelling the Albanian coastline or indeed Albania in general, what comes to mind? A hint of danger? Liam Neeson? A country with a vast land-mass of war-torn buildings with donkeys and cows crossing half-made gravel roads? Well, after facing “The Albanian Experience” (in capitals and inverted commas) I can tell you that you’re somewhat correct. But there’s also an unbelievably pristine and largely untouched Albanian Riviera located along the coastline from ... Read More

5 Reasons Why Travel in Albania is Weird

Travel Albanian Riviera Why Travel in Albania is Weird

Albania is basically the wild, wild west of Europe even though its east. Most Westerners don’t actually holiday there because, well, they’re not quite ready for “The Albanian Experience”.  Don’t get me wrong, many Albanian citizens, Russians and some Northern Grecians holiday in Albania because the water is that beautifully see-through shade of aqua only the Adriatic Sea provides, it’s bloody cheap and most Albanian people are SO accommodating and SO ready for western tourism. But I'll be so ... Read More

Hot Tips for Visiting Stockholm In Winter

tips for visiting stockholm in winter harbour

When Stockholm gets cold the city heats up! Make the most of your visit with some hot tips for visiting Stockholm In Winter. ~ Stockholm is a city for every season and as the weather changes, so too does its culture. While a lot of spots are year-round attractions, certain places have a completely different vibe during the winter months. The chill really does bring out a certain charm, especially around Christmas time! After visiting Stockholm late last November, I’ve compiled a list of my ... Read More

Stockholm Archipelago Cute Cabins for Rent

Stockholm Archipelago Cute Cabins For Rent

Ahh, the Stockholm Archipelago, stuff of Scandinavian legend and an absolute must when visiting the city! There are so many reasons to visit these islands surrounding Stockholm, not the least of which is pure, unadulterated solitude. Rent your very own cabin beside the thousands of isles and inlets and just kick-back in your sauna, relax with a wine and let the good times roll. If adventure is your jam, there's plenty of that in the Stockholm Archipelago. Hop on a boat and explore the nearby ... Read More

Singapore Airlines Business Class Review

I’m going to come out and say it. Singapore Airlines Business Class just might be the best biz. class by a (frequent flyer) mile. I hadn’t flown the airline for a few years until I was invited to review the new Singapore to Stockholm direct route last November. There was never a shortage of frequent flyers sparking pangs of jealousy while regaling the romanticisms of their own experiences with the airline, so to say I was only slightly eager to test-out the offering would be an ... Read More