June 2018 - Page 3 of 3 - The Balkanista

Who is the Balkanista?

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 The Balkanista

I was born just outside of a small town called Wadebridge in the south west of England. Cornwall, the county of which Wadebridge is a part, is a sleepy, green, paradise lined with golden beaches, stunning moorland, and thick, pine forests. Chimneys left over from the era of tin mining permeate the skylines, but now, […]

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The Balkanista meets fashionista Ilda Lumani

June 7, 2018 The Balkanista

I love fashion and out of all the places I have lived, the Albanian style has interested me the most. I like to sit and drink coffee in Blloku and watch the beautiful people pass by- women in bright colours, loose-fitting shifts, embellished tees, and stylish shoes, and men that are bearded, well put together […]

My guest post on “Namaste From Across The Sea”

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 The Balkanista

So I was really happy to make yet another new friend through my blog- Alaina Burck from America! She is currently in Albania serving with the Peace Corps and she got in touch with me after reading my post on yoga. We met up at a mutual favourite breakfast spot, one sunny Sunday in Tirana […]

The Valdete Trust fundraising quiz was a big success

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 The Balkanista

On the 24th of May, a fundraising quiz was organised in aid of The Valdete Trust. Held at The Garage Pub and well attended by individuals from many local institutions and companies, the quiz round was exciting and tension-filled, the food was delicious, and the laughs were aplenty. After the quiz, a raffle was held […]

The Balkanista on Radio Tirana

June 5, 2018 The Balkanista

So I was lucky enough to be interviewed for Radio Tirana by the lovely Jona Kuka. This is what I had to say! Listen to it here.

Three Albanian women who are bringing back natural beauty

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 The Balkanista

I have always been a fan of natural beauty products. When I was a student in England, I worked in Lush, an organic cosmetics and skin care shop that specialised in natural, organic, fair trade, vegan and vegetarian beauty products, and from that moment, I was hooked. Much like me, my skin has changed a lot […]

Going green in Tirana

June 2, 2018 The Balkanista

Over the last few weeks I have been upping the ante when it comes to green living. I have always been conscious of the effect that my being has on the world around me, but living in Albania has inspired me to make further changes. Already a big fan of natural beauty products, I was […]

Month: June 2018

Who is the Balkanista?

Quality picks

The Balkanista meets fashionista Ilda Lumani

My guest post on “Namaste From Across The Sea”

The Valdete Trust fundraising quiz was a big success

The Balkanista on Radio Tirana

Three Albanian women who are bringing back natural beauty

Going green in Tirana

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