There are certain moments when you truly understand the meaning of the words ‘mesmerising’, ‘breathtaking’ and ‘incredible’. For a while, as you float through, they are used fleetingly; in writing they become a cliche, almost too overused to write. But, every now and then you experience the meaning; you feel that definition somewhere within andContinue reading “Albania Part 2: hiking the Valbone Pass”
Monthly Archives: October 2019
7 Ways to make your Halloween Spookily Sustainable
Halloween is probably one of my favourite holidays but as I’m trying to live more sustainably, it’s been hard to think how I can enjoy the season without increasing my ecological footprint. Is it possible to have a zero-waste Halloween? Yes! 1. Costumes ‘Fast fashion’ is an infamous industry and Halloween is probably one ofContinue reading “7 Ways to make your Halloween Spookily Sustainable”
Travelling Albania Part 1: People and houses
Although Albania is a small country, I have managed to write pages and pages about it. So, I’ve had to split them into a series of short blogs. This is part 1 of 2 (so far). People Firstly I have to talk about the Albanian people. Their hospitality, kindness, friendliness and smiles are almost unparalleledContinue reading “Travelling Albania Part 1: People and houses”
A Brief History of Albania: Part 1
Albania’s history is probably the most confusing of any country I’ve ever visited, but, for this reason I find it the most fascinating. From the 6th Century until 1992 the country never really experienced true freedom. Putting this into perspective, Albania only opened up its borders to trade 27 years ago. A hostel owner inContinue reading “A Brief History of Albania: Part 1”
Travelling Without Footprints 