July 2018 - Page 2 of 3 - The Balkanista

Lunch with CEO of Era, Emin Shini

July 20, 2018 The Balkanista

Era is one of those restaurants that if you fancy a good pizza or a delicious salad, then you can be sure they will consistently deliver the goods- quite literally if you download their delivery app. With two locations, one in Blloku and one tucked away just behind the Coin Centre, you might be fooled […]

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What to do on a rainy day in Tirana

July 19, 2018 The Balkanista

As I have learnt, the weather in Tirana can pass through all four seasons in one day, with an earthquake thrown in for good luck. But don’t let that put you off visiting or exploring this vibrant city even if the heavens have opened. View this post on Instagram LIVE #tiranaofficial #albania #rainyday #rainytirana A […]

Why I have declared war on straws

July 19, 2018July 21, 2018 The Balkanista

If you follow me to any extent, the chances are that you have seen me posting about my hatred for plastic straws. View this post on Instagram The first 5 people to repost, tag me and use the hashtag #PaPipa get a free metal straw from me #papipa #nostraws #strawwars #metalstraws #noplastic #tiranaevent #tiranaime #tiranabynight […]

My upcoming trip to Himare

July 18, 2018 The Balkanista

It has been a while since my last Albanian adventure so earlier this week, as I sat on my laptop feeling a bit glum, I decided to book a mid-week break to Himare. I found a delightful bed and breakfast (Alex Bed and Breakfast) that seems to offer a wonderful combination of quaint surroundings, sea […]

Helping Albania’s female artisans to become business women of the future.

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018 The Balkanista

I instantly warmed to Elias as he came bounding into the coffee shop- a mass of hair, smiles, and enthusiasm. I had heard about his work through a mutual friend, so when he contacted me, I jumped at the chance to interview him. Elias Mazloum hails from Mt Lebanon region of Lebanon and grew up amongst […]

Protecting your skin from the hot, Albanian sun- Anxhela Panxhi

July 12, 2018 The Balkanista

People only seem to care about sun damage to their skin during the summer months, but the truth is that we should be protecting our skin from the suns rays, all year round. Firstly, we need to have a better understanding of the sun and the science that applies to it. There are two types […]

The wonders of CBD oil and the complexities of its legal grey area

July 11, 2018August 29, 2018 The Balkanista

To understand the benefits of medical cannabis and why its availability is so important, I spent a morning with Dr Andrew Agius, a Maltese family doctor with a special interest in pain management. Through his work specialising in treating patients with chronic pain, and other pain-related conditions he has become very aware of the therapeutic […]

Street art of Tirana

July 11, 2018July 11, 2018 The Balkanista

I try to walk in Tirana as much as possible and I love discovering secret streets and alleys that are often adorned with beautiful or poignant art. Here are some of my favourites. View this post on Instagram #tirana #tiranalifestyle #tirane #tirana #albania #tiranalife #tiranacity #tiranapost #albanianlife #instadaily #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #journalist #writer #entrepreneur #lovinglife […]

Some things I have learned after living here for nine months.

July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 The Balkanista

So, when I first started this blog, I wrote about the things I noticed after living here for just a few short months. After nine months, most of them still apply, but I have a few more to add to the list. Here are the funny, weird, honest, true, heartfelt, and raw things that I […]

The Balkanista meets Melanie Scicluna from Passi & Beyond

July 8, 2018 The Balkanista

I met Melanie Scicluna in a small gabana in Marsaskala, Malta- the town I called home for a decade. We know the same people and go to the same places and as we sat by the sea listening to the waves crash and the tinny sound of Maltese radio in the background, I realised we had […]

Month: July 2018

Lunch with CEO of Era, Emin Shini

Quality picks

What to do on a rainy day in Tirana

Why I have declared war on straws

My upcoming trip to Himare

Helping Albania’s female artisans to become business women of the future.

Protecting your skin from the hot, Albanian sun- Anxhela Panxhi

The wonders of CBD oil and the complexities of its legal grey area

Street art of Tirana

Some things I have learned after living here for nine months.

The Balkanista meets Melanie Scicluna from Passi & Beyond

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