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 […]
Continue ReadingAs 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 […]
Continue ReadingIf 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 […]
Continue ReadingIt 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 […]
Continue ReadingI 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 […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingTo 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 […]
Continue ReadingI 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 […]
Continue ReadingSo, 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 […]
Continue ReadingI 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 […]
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