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Sardines and Whale Sharks

To swim in shark infested waters isn’t always a bad thing. The magnificent whale shark can grow to the size of a school bus and weigh ten times the weight of a Great White, but the experience of being in the water circled by these giants of the sea is magical rather than frightening. TheContinue reading “Sardines and Whale Sharks”

Thai Islands

Things don’t always go according to plan, but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I arrived in Southeast Asia thinking I would take care of some business during the summer months and then head to Europe once the busy season there subsides. Keep it simple, get things done. This didn’t quite happen. Despite having livedContinue reading “Thai Islands”

Island of Cliffs and Caves

Lefkada became an island some 2500 years ago when Corinthians settlers built a canal through the narrow strip of land on the north tip that connects to mainland Greece. A pontoon bridge now connects the island to the mainland and it was over this that we drove on our way to Lefkada town. A crumblingContinue reading “Island of Cliffs and Caves”

The Sleepy Old Capitals of Bosnia

A drive through central Bosnia passes through dark forested hills and mountains, farm villages and cold water streams. We watched the scenery pass by through the steaming windows of our crowded taxi. This was the hottest day of the summer heat wave in Bosnia and the four of us in the back seat could onlyContinue reading “The Sleepy Old Capitals of Bosnia”

Earthquakes and Ambulance Rides in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The small town of Trebinje in the Serb Republic of Herzegovina in Bosnia and Herzegovina of the former Yugoslavia seems like a place where not much happens. This is a place where people spend their time sipping coffee in the park and going for evening strolls along the river. This has been how we haveContinue reading “Earthquakes and Ambulance Rides in Bosnia and Herzegovina”