Despite wrestling with a pesky throat infection, I’ve been keeping myself busy in Daruvar with a bit of gentle gardening each day. I’ve wandered through the local markets, strolled the quiet streets, and quickly discovered this is definitely not a bustling town. What makes it unique, though, is its Czech heritage—Daruvar is known as the…
I’ve landed safely at Gloria’s place, and wow—what a colourful welcome! Purple is her absolute favourite, and it shows. Think purple walls, purple cushions, purple everything. It’s like stepping into a lavender dream. The garden, on the other hand, is a little more… freestyle. Overgrown, scattered, with a few plants in desperate need of love.…
What a day! I set off to see how far I could get to Daruvar by train, expecting three connections and a final bus that definitely wouldn’t take my bike. First challenge: getting the bike on the train. It got stuck in the door, three big steps to haul it up, me muttering away… and…
Slovenia has been such a refreshing experience. The country is spotless—no litter, no big billboards or flashy advertising, and even the supermarkets keep their marketing simple. What really stands out is how uncluttered life feels here, without the constant pull of fast food outlets or junk-filled petrol stations like I’m used to back in Australia.…
Well, today’s ride was definitely one for the memory bank! It started off pretty chilly, but I was soon warmed up by the sight of an elderly gentleman casually walking his bull and cow along the path. The perfect 1st photo of the day. The day rolled on through little ranges and farmlands, all so…
Today was all about hiking — 13 kilometres of fresh air, flowers, and fungi spotting! The last two kilometres came with a bonus: absolutely pouring rain. Luckily, there was a lovely viewing shelter and a big lookout tower along the way. I decided not to climb the tower though — spiral stairwells and I don’t…