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 rushed itineraries
- 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’ve lived in multiple countries, spent nearly a decade in the United States, and now move between different parts of Europe. At this stage of life, I’m 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 grounded.
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)
- realistic travel costs and logistics
- 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.