Jasmine Maftei Travel & Cruise Consultant

How many countries have you travelled to: 22

How long have you been in the travel industry: 2 years

Favourite destination you have travelled to: Norway is absolutely breathtaking. I’ll never forget waking up on a cruise, opening my balcony curtains, and being in awe of the towering mountains. It was summer, and everything was lush and green, with wildlife everywhere. No photo can truly capture how stunning it is.

Most memorable travel experience: Meeting my relatives for the first time in Romania. A goal I had since I as a young child and a promise to my pop. After such a long time and Covid-delays, I finally got to meet my pop’s sister and it was such a heartwarming experience. The family showed me my heritage, where pop grew up, where they lived, local traditions, food and sightseeing. Even neighbours were excited to meet me and gave me flowers. It was so cute! I learnt so much, had a lot of fun and can’t wait to go back. 

Biggest travel tip: Try local food! Don’t miss out on authentic cuisine, it's part of the experience.