Meet the latest blogger featured in the monthly series Travel Blogger Interviews. Vlad, the creator of Eff It, I’m On Holiday, is a traveler from Romania who has been passionate about visiting new places ever since childhood, when he used to explore his home country during the endless summers. Nowadays, with a full time job, he makes the most of his annual leave, discovering wonderful places all over Europe.
1. What is your blog about and how did you start blogging?
Before I started Eff It Iโm On Holiday, I was just looking for a place to upload my travel photos, but this thought turned into โhey, I miss writing so why not start a travel blog and see how it goesโ. On my blog I am documenting my trips, hoping to inspire and help people as well. I donโt write from the perspective of a travel expert or a nomad thatโs always on the road, but as someone full of wanderlust, always planning another getaway.
2. Do you feel that blogging takes time away from your social life?
I donโt, I usually plan my time so I have enough for both. I often write at night, itโs when I feel the most creative. However, if Iโm being truly honest, there are times when Iโm out with friends and my mind wanders at what I have to write for the next post. ๐
3. You take very beautiful photos. Which do you feel is your biggest passion: blogging, travel, or photography?
Thank you! My biggest passions are without a doubt travel and photography, as I canโt have one without the other. If Iโm in a new place and you donโt see the camera strapped around my arm, itโs probably because Iโm sleeping. I got into blogging afterwards and while I am always ready to go on a new trip, there are times when writing doesnโt come as naturally.
4. Do you have a role model as a blogger, someone whom you admire and hold in high esteem?
Not someone in particular, but I admire all the part time travelers who manage to mix their full time daily lives with their passion for travel, and in addition to always feeling inspired by them, I also have a lot to learn from them. I think that people are usually under the impression that they can only take one holiday a year so I love how us bloggers let people know itโs okay to travel more often, whether itโs a quick weekend getaway or two weeks abroad.
5. What is the one thing that is too large or impractical to travel with that you wish you could take with you when you travel?
My dog. I have a small Chihuahua (so size is not an issue ๐ and she would get scared about everything โ plane, new places, wonโt sleep in her own bed. So sheโs happier back home and anxiously waits for my return each time.
6. What is the #1 country on your bucket list?
Iโve always said to everyone who would listen that Iceland is the #1 country on my bucket list, ever since high school when I had to do a project and fell in love with this small island full of wonderful places that I didnโt even think they existed. For a long time it seemed like a destination I may never visit, since itโs so far away and expensive, but lately Iโve been thinking more and more about it and I feel like I may actually get to see my dream come true.
7. Are there any countries that you would not consider visiting and why?
Not really, despite what prejudices other people may have about certain countries, I would actually like to go everywhere if I had the chance. However, there are places where I wouldnโt go now, for different reasons โ diseases, war, or political situation.
8. What is the most adventurous thing you have ever done?
When thinking about words to describe myself, โadventurousโ wouldnโt be on the list. It is not because I donโt like to step out of my comfort zone, but because I seldom have the chance. One time however, I was at a concert at the seaside and afterwards we have decided to go for a swim, but no one had their bathing suits so we went to the hotel and by the time we were done changing and eating, it got around 3 AM. We still went and there was no one around so after a swim, we warmed up with some towels and watched shooting stars on the beach.
9. In terms of family, career, travel, etc. where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
Iโm happy I donโt get asked this too often because I never know what to say, as I donโt have a long term plan, I can only hope that Iโll continue to travel and see new countries every year. One of my dreams is to live abroad, but I donโt know if itโs going to happen in 5, 10 or 20 years, so I wish Iโll be healthy and whatever needs to happen will happen.
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Laszlo
What I like the most about Vlad is his attitude! Great interview!
Anda Galffy
Thank you, Valeria.
Suze The Luxury Columnist
Nice read, hope you get to visit Iceland soon
Vlad
I hope I can visit Iceland next year, I’m already planning a trip! ๐
Marin
Interesting interview ! Nice of both of you !
Vlad
Thank you! ๐
Matilda
The “eff it, I’m on holiday” part really made me chuckle…while at work, planning my next trip:) Have you tried taking your dog on a trip? My Yorkie isn’t the bravest guy but is a surprisingly great traveler.
Vlad
We’ve only taken her on trips in the country and from the minute she’s in the car, she’s restless and can’t stop shaking. We’ve been thinking about taking her to Greece with us, but I’m scared how she’ll react for so many hours on the road, haha.
Vlad
Thank you for interviewing me, Anda, it was nice to recall some of these memories! I appreciate all your help and support with the blog! ๐
Anda Galffy
You are very welcome, Vlad. The pleasure was mine.