It was time to leave the capital, Tbilisi, and explore rural Georgia. So, we hired a car for a few weeks and plotted an itinerary to provide us with a sample of Georgian nature, as the mountains were calling us.

Tbilisi, you are a melting pot of music, food, cocktails, wine and inspiring architecture. This European city sings all day and night.

We are no strangers to Istanbul after spending one month here over the last two years and travelling Türkiye for five months, so we couldn’t let this wonderful city escape us on the way to our month in Georgia.

You can't visit Slovenia without experiencing the picturesque capital of Ljubljana.

Skofja Loka, Slovenia, is a historic town renowned for its tradition and creativity, located near Ljubljana and just 30 minutes from the capital. It is an excellent starting point for exploring the Julian Alps or, in our case, an ending point.

Wow, another pocket of goodness is Bohinj in Slovenia. Bohinj is located in the heart of the Julian Alps.

A place that needs no introduction, we are all familiar with the fairytale pictures of Lake Bled, a Slovenian resort town in the foothills of the Julian Alps, set along the glacial lake.

Kranjska Gora, you are located in an extraordinary part of Slovenia; the nature and views surrounding you are truly breathtaking. You were the perfect introduction to our 73rd country, Slovenia.

Recently, I was featured in an episode of the groundbreaking podcast "I Used to be Somebody," hosted by the insightful Carl Landau. This opportunity was the perfect moment to reflect on my career and personal journey and connect with an audience eager to redefine retirement and embark on fulfilling second acts.

Sailing into Cape Town was a surreal experience; this destination has been on our travel wishlist for nearly two decades.