Well, today I was chauffeur-driven in my very own mini bus — solo passenger, first-class view! My driver looked about eighty but handled the wheel like a pro. Every so often, he’d pop the bus into neutral and coast gracefully down the hills. I’ll admit, the first couple of times I double-checked to make sure…
Who knew you couldn’t pump up a bike tyre at a petrol station? Certainly not me! Turns out my trusty steed needs a Presta valve, not the usual car-style one. So, off I went and bought the right pump—success! Tyre inflated and still holding strong after three hours (small victories count on the road). It…
The rain finally eased into a steady drizzle as I arrived at the Virpazar train station — drenched despite my so-called waterproof gear. I popped my apartment address into Google Maps, only to discover… it was apparently a boat. Not quite what I’d booked. A quick message to the host, I had new directions and…
The last two photos are of the old prison ruins right in the heart of Podgorica. These crumbling walls have seen better days — and, it seems, busier nights. The city’s homeless and those struggling with addiction apparently take refuge there after dark, turning the ruins into a rather unconventional hostel. At least they’ve found…
Well, I’ve officially traded the cobbled charm of Dubrovnik for Podgorica — the capital of Montenegro — and I have to admit, it’s been a bit of a mixed bag. Two full days in and my lungs are reacquainting themselves with the toxic clouds of cigarette smoke, and let’s just say the smiles aren’t as…
I’m off to Greece — to the mythical slopes of Mt Pelion, said to be the homeland of the ancient centaurs! 🐎✨ Nestled between the Aegean Sea and the Pagasetic Gulf, this lush, mountain-meets-sea region is dotted with stone villages, forest trails, and hidden beaches. The hiking is meant to be spectacular, with misty chestnut…