Albania’s history is deeply dramatic, and its ancient wonders reflect centuries of conflict, conquest, resistance, and survival. This small Balkan nation has stood at the crossroads of empires for thousands of years. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans - all left their mark. Wandering today in Butrint National Park in Albania - a journey through ancient time in the Albanian "jungle". Nestled just south of Sarandë, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is where myth, history, and nature entwine like ivy over ancient stone. Timeless ruins - passing through 2,500-year-old remnants of Greek temples, Roman villas, Byzantine basilicas, and Venetian fortresses.

Scattered across Albania’s rugged hills and quiet fields, thousands of concrete domes rise from the earth like relics of another world. Built under the shadow of fear, the bunkers were a colossal undertaking - an all-consuming project that drained national resources and reshaped the economy. While schools, roads, and industry waited, concrete kept pouring. And the invasion they were meant to repel never came.

Me and my friends started our adventure from Fitzroy Island, just off the coast of Cairns in northern Australia. It’s a lush, tropical island surrounded by crystal clear water and vibrant coral. The perfect gateway to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders - the Great Barrier Reef.

Eighty-one years ago, on 6th June 1944, thousands of Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in France. It was the largest amphibious invasion in history, and it changed the course of World War II. This military operation was the beginning of the end of Nazi occupation in Western Europe. The D-Day still matters today. 

Reached the top of Trebević Mountain in Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stood beside the faded Olympic rings thinking of the past. I was hit by a strong contrast - nature’s beauty wrapped around the scars of war that erupted afterwards. 

On a tiny island in the heart of the Pacific, I found a whole world wrapped in turquoise water, white sand, and smiling faces. Fiji lies in the south Pacific Ocean, and of all the 300 islands there, I ended up at Beachcomber Island in 1987 - small enough to walk around in 15 minutes. Palms danced in the breeze, coral reefs sparkled beneath the surface, and every moment was touched by the gentle spirit of Fiji. But nothing captured that spirit more than a simple drink — kava.

Amid the heart of Istanbul, the Blue Mosque - Sultan Ahmed Mosque -stands timeless. This feels like something out of a fairytale graceful, grand, and timeless. Every curve and minaret tell a story, echoing the beauty and soul of old Istanbul.

I wandered through the heart of Ohrid, passing one historic church after another - each with its own quiet story - until I finally reached a breathtaking sight: Church of St. John at Kaneo - a small, majestic church perched high on a cliff, gazing out over the still waters of Lake Ohrid.

Took my steps into the spiritual world of Penang in Malaysia in 1987. Penang is famous for its beautiful beaches, but for they who want to dive in to the spiritual world, you have come to the right place. To find peace in your soul and enrich your life, temples there are something you shouldn't miss. Especially one: Wat Buppharam!

While driving the stunning Garden Route in 1995, I never expected to end up on the back of a giant bird - but that’s exactly what happened in Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world. 

In the heart of Kruger National Park in South Africa, where the sunrise paints the savannah gold and sharp green  the bush, lives the “King of the Jungle: the lion. My friend and me had stepped out of the human world, and into his. Suddenly a massive male lion, alone, emerged on our way ….

My hang gliding experience in Rio de Janeiro started at Pedra Bonita, a mountain rising into the São Conrado neighbourhood - only about 20 minutes from Ipanema. Surrounded by lush jungle and sweeping views of the ocean, it was the perfect launch point for something this wild. 

Out on the wide savannah of Tanzania, an elephant crosses my path - huge, calm, unstoppable. He doesn’t rush. He doesn’t fear. He simply moves forward, knowing the land belongs to him.