I have been planning to start a travel blog for some time now, and here seems as good a place as any, especially with the on-going competition - over the past three years I have been to 28 countries in Europe (according to the blog's classification, 31) as I did my degree in England and let's face it, we all work best with a deadline.

Of course this is not just about me - it would be great if my travel preference for less well-known destinations would strike a chord with some of you out there. And it's about time people from Hong Kong start exploring the world without those awfully touristy package deals!

To avoid disappointment, please note that I will not be going into minute details of my travels. Rather this is more like a taster of the cities and attractions I describe. Afterall the internet is abound with sites like www.ryanair.com for cheap flights around Europe, www.hostelworld.com / www.lastminute.com (amongst others) for accommodation that suits all tastes, and for details there are always www.lonelyplanet.com. It also helps to check out the local tourism office for latest information. In short, this serves more as an inspiration for those planning their next trip, and as an introduction to places less well-known but is nevertheless worth visiting.

This guide is (mainly) on the Balkans, Southern Europe and the Baltics, Northern Europe. For further details feel free to contact me. For reviews of other countries, stay tuned!