After almost nine years, I found myself heading back to Australia – this time with a special reason. Sydney was hosting the World Major Marathon on 31st August 2025, having officially become the seventh city in the World Majors circuit. For marathoners and travelers alike, this is reason enough to plan a visit. But beyond […]

In 2024, Greenland was the global travel highlight for me given my frequent travels to explore and scout for unique destinations for the discerning traveler. After having explored over 10 countries this year until August, Mongolia stood out as the most remarkable destination for 2025—a vast, raw and unforgettable land often called the Land of […]

From Vlorë to the Meeting Point of Two Seas in Coastal Albania We began the next leg of our journey from Vlorë, a city that’s a buzzing summer destination, but in February, it was peaceful and quiet—an ideal time for off-season exploration. Vlorë, part of Coastal Albania is unique as it marks the confluence of […]

A Scenic Detour into North Macedonia Before crossing the border into North Macedonia, we stopped at a quaint restaurant near the highway to enjoy a hearty, authentic Albanian meal—delicious, simple and very reasonably priced. Having started our journey earlier that morning from Tirana, we were eager to experience more of the region’s natural beauty. After […]

Albania – A Glimpse into an Underrated Region The Balkans have long remained one of Europe’s lesser-explored regions, primarily due to historical and political complexities. Countries like Albania were isolated for decades under communist regimes—Albania itself spent over 40 years under the dictatorship of Enver Hoxha. However, the tide is changing. As I discovered during […]