Stories without Borders
Thanks to the wonderful Darell Philip, I have been nominated for my second Sunshine Blogger Award! I don't like to blow my own trumpet, so I'm accepting the award because Darell asked such interesting questions, and also as an opportunity to introduce you to some other great bloggers in my network. Darell himself is one... Continue Reading →
Today I bring you yet another gorge walk, this time close to Lake Bohinj. If you notice a theme to these last three posts, then that's because there are so many delightful gorges in the Julian Alps of Slovenia, all with their own unique character and beauty. I think each one is worth a visit,... Continue Reading →
In my last postcard, I took you to Vintgar Gorge, a breathtaking natural beauty spot most definitely on the tourist trail. Today I want to tell you about a neighbouring gorge, making up in dramatic rock landscapes what it lacks in crystal clear waters, and rewarding more intrepid explorers with a walking itinerary which is... Continue Reading →
Today, I'm guest posting over at Voyage of the Mind: I've written an article on 'The Labyrinth of Minos,' based on some of the things I learned whilst researching my MA dissertation. If you're interested in Ancient History, head over to this fantastic blog and have a read. I'm proud to have hosted two excellent... Continue Reading →
I have been nominated by the wonderful Shanyu at Sui Generis for the Sunshine Blogger Award! Shanyu writes fantastic poetry rich in symbolism, and also blogs about food. A recommended read for all foodies and poetry lovers! The Rules Thank the person who nominated you and provide a link back to their blog so others... Continue Reading →
Today I bring you another of Slovenia's natural wonders: the Vintgar Gorge. Located just 4km from the town of Bled, it is a deservedly popular tourist destination. The dazzlingly clear turquoise waters of this natural masterpiece make Vintgar Gorge well worth the visit, if you don't mind some easy hiking (2-3 hours in total). Introduction... Continue Reading →
All day long, rain:Falling from the low cloud,Falling foul of my low mood,Falling.Visibility down to ten percent:Light aircraft grounded for today And far awaySomewhere in a far-off land I'd left behindSunshine. Rain like my tearsWhich I refused to let fall:Let the sky fall tears for me,Fall like an edgeless swordCourting despair.Where had the sun gone?When... Continue Reading →
In keeping with the Kings of Bled theme, today we're taking a trip to the dramatic Bled Castle, perched atop a dramatic 125m high cliff overlooking the lake. If you're in the Bled area, make sure you visit the castle to find out more about the region's dramatic and multi-layered history. History of the Castle... Continue Reading →
I went viral this weekend. Not in the oft-sought-after Twitter sense, but in the not-feeling-very-well sense. Given the current climate, I thought I might be coming down with Covid-19. Thankfully, I'm feeling better now. But the diarist in me had to record the experience, despite how bad I felt. Here's the result: 19/06/20 Woke up... Continue Reading →