Travel the Balkans even if Mother tells you not to

Travel the Balkans even if Mother tells you not to

I’ve just been travelling round the Balkans and want to share my impressions in the hope that you will feel inspired to do the same. Accommodation, transport and food are cheap, the people are friendly, parts of it are stunning …
My view on Scottish independence

My view on Scottish independence

Scottish independence is on the cards again and I’ve just published my view on the issue  in The National. You may be wondering why this divisive issue has emerged so soon after the last referendum and this can be...

Near Miss in Romania

I was cycling down the hill so fast I thought I might fly, like those kids in ET – Steven Spielberg’s classic film – when the alien enables the kids to fly their bikes through the night sky. It’s incredible …

Do Romanians understand tourism?

Since I first came to Romania in 1986, it’s been clear to me that Romanians don’t understand the full potential of the tourism business. Over the 17 years I lived in Romania I’ve had countless conversations with people who own …