About Road Is Calling
Road Is Calling is a travel site focused on slow, in-depth travel in Europe – with road trips, seasonal escapes, and places that feel real, not touristy. It was created for people who appreciate depth over checklists and real local experiences over “best of” lists.
I write about destinations I know from staying in them (from a few months to a couple of years), not passing through. All my guides on this site are shaped by long stays, repeated visits, and road trips (often outside peak season) with a focus on places that feel local and lived-in rather than overcrowded or staged for tourists.
Europe is the core focus of this site, as this is where I am currently based and travel most extensively. You’ll find detailed guides across countries like Spain, Montenegro, Turkey, Norway, Finland, Estonia as well as selective content beyond Europe where I spend significant time, including the United States and parts of Africa (particularly Morocco), the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
How I Travel (and Why It Matters)
I almost always travel independently and by car. Road trips, flexible routes, and longer stays allow me to understand a place beyond the surface – how it feels day to day, how seasons change it, and what actually matters once the initial excitement fades.
This approach shapes every guide on my site:
- fewer fast-paced itineraries (I concentrate on locals’ favorites and hidden gems)
- more practical, experience-based advice
- honest notes on what’s worth your time and what isn’t
Seasonal travel is a big part of how I move. I often travel in autumn and in winter, when destinations slow down and show a different side of themselves. Many of my guides focus on visiting places when others overlook them.
Who This Site Is For
Road Is Calling is written for travelers who:
- don’t enjoy rushing or ticking boxes
- prefer realism over Instagram hype
- value atmosphere, context, and local vibe
- want to understand a place, not just see it
Most readers are experienced travelers who plan shorter trips or extended stays, but want those trips to feel thoughtful and well-informed.
About Me
I’m Anya, the person behind Road Is Calling.
I am originally from Ukraine, but since 2010, I’ve lived in a lot of different places. I spent nearly a decade in the United States and now I move between different parts of Europe. These days, I am based between Estonia and Spain, but travel across Europe throughout the year.
Travel, by the way, is not something I do occasionally – it’s part of my daily life as I turned it into my job and lifestyle.
Alongside destination guides, I occasionally share insights about living abroad and sustaining long-term travel, but these topics exist to support the travel content, not replace it.
Everything published here is based on personal experience, careful research, and a clear intention to keep this site practical, honest, and realistic.
What You’ll Find on This Site
- in-depth destination guides and personal itineraries
- road trip routes and regional travel
- seasonal travel insights (especially autumn & winter)
- real travel costs and logistics from places that I visit and often return to
- non-touristy experiences that hold up beyond the first visit
Want to keep in touch? Follow me on Instagram (I recently created a new account there, more on a personal side) and Facebook.