Matryoshka dolls are a typical souvenir from Russia and with so many different colour combinations and themes it’s difficult to pick out that unique set to take home. These beautiful dolls are sold everywhere in Russia, so it’s important to consider the mass produced ones versus the hand painted creations. Some of the themes include […]
As thousands plan to descend on Russia for World Cup matches next month, preparations are taking form. With Luzhniki stadium in Moscow and the Saint Petersburg stadium being the main hosts for the event, there are already plenty of signs, being set up, in those cities, which will ensure fans get themselves safely to these […]
Albania’s capital Tirana, should definitely be on your list when considering a city break as it ticks most of the boxes and is cheap. The infrastructure is still being developed, but with its quirky buildings amidst the remnants of the communist regime, there’s little indication of its grey past. It is a very pleasant city […]
Back in 2011, when I first visited Dubrovnik, in Croatia, it was much less touristy than it is today. Despite this, the number of visitors to this UNESCO site was still fairly high. Six years on and today, at 20 Euros, a climb along those same city walls is still the highlight of a visit […]
Not many people have been to Albania it seems. In fact I was surprised at how few seem to know where it is. Bordering with Greece, Montenegro, Kosovo and Macedonia, Albania is often overlooked. Being so close to the likes of Croatia and Italy, it would be difficult not to assume some similarities to those […]
I knew very little about Albania until my visit in September. My knowledge was limited to a bunch of preconceptions built from sporadic research each time this destination made it back into my to do next list. Finally I was going to visit. Not yet part of the EU, one of the biggest exporters of […]