Chișinău…where the road less travelled finally leads

Chișinău Moldova has long intrigued me – a small, landlocked country tucked between Romania and Ukraine, often overlooked by travellers and absent from most European bucket lists. Despite being home to a rich winemaking tradition, beautiful monasteries, and a fascinating Soviet past, Moldova remains one of the least visited countries in Europe – ahead of …

Riga…discovering the Baltic’s cultural capital

Riga Riga, the grand old lady of the Baltics, has long appealed with its mix of baroque grandeur, Art Nouveau elegance, and the everyday rhythm of a modern European capital. It’s a city that has seen centuries of change – from its days as a medieval trading hub in the Hanseatic League, through periods of …