Discovering the Balkans

The Bridge and the Bullet: Belgrade to Mostar There’s a moment, strapped into an aisle seat or maybe just in …

Fasten Your Seatbelts

Every journey begins with a familiar ritual. You’re settled into your seat, looking out the window as the cabin door …

Two Capitals: Skopje and Sofia

Leaving Ohrid for Bitola came with an unplanned show. The bus was delayed, so I killed time at the station …

Discovering the Netherlands by River

Dag 1: Düsseldorf On a warm August afternoon, we boarded the VIVA ONE together with our group. Ahead lay a …

Journey to Saint Helena: A Remote Island, Napoleon’s Legacy and an Unforgettable Adventure

As we approached the Jamestown side of cloud-shrouded Saint Helena in the pre-dawn light,  Skull Island from the old King …