TRAVEL, WITHOUT THE GLOSS
Real trips.
Honest stories.
Zero gloss.
The must-dos, the missteps, and the bits nobody puts on a postcard. See the world through my eyes — then go and make it your own.
Actually been there
Experiences, not recycled lists
Worth your time
Must-dos with a reason
The catches included
Learn from my mistakes
Your trip, your way
Less pressure. More curiosity.
FIELD NOTES, NOT FOMO
Find your kind of somewhere.
Pick a place. Follow your curiosity. Find the advice that fits your trip.
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Albania’s cash habit caught me out.
ATM fees, cash-only stays and the unglamorous bit your budget needs.
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Italy to Albania Without Flying: Rome to Himarë
My Rome to Himarë journey by train, overnight ferry and bus, with exact transport charges, port-transfer pitfalls, boarding advice and what I would change.
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Albanian buses: embrace a little organised chaos.
Windscreen destinations, helpful drivers and why you should carry smaller notes.
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Valbonë to Theth (with the Lake Koman ferry): so much more than just a hike.
A steep climb, an unforgiving descent, and the lesson I learned by doing it too quickly.
THE LESS GLAMOROUS ESSENTIALS
Less travel admin.
More actual travelling.
Finding a hostel, managing money, comparing insurance or booking a day trip? My Travel Toolkit brings together Hostelworld, Wise, SafetyWing and GetYourGuide, with a reason for each inclusion and the catches left in.
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