This is the story (and photos) of how Sri Lanka's spectacular bird life turn me into a birder. A most unexpected turn of events.

Driving Sri Lanka is a little slice of madness mixed with a pinch of insanity...but a truly wonderful experience!

Disrespectful safari experiences cause us to propose bold solutions in order to develop a sustainable culture of tourism.

The regional delicacies of the South Caucasus region are worth the trip! Rich and tasty foodie delights...and the best bread ever!!

Anyone that has a garden is a small scale farmer of sorts in this region of the world. We greatly enjoyed sampling their local produce!

The 24 hour Dogu Express train from Ankara to Kars is as picturesque as they come...unless you happen to be suffering from the dreaded Db...

Bumbling through Bulgaria in a hire car, seeing ancient ruins, sleeping in a 10th century monastery and getting caught up in a dog fight.

North Macedonia - a Balkan nation of mountains, lakes and ancient towns...and a lot of statues.

A hike through the stunning Albanian Alps from Valbone to Theth valleys and a boat trip on Lake Koman.

Kosovo's history is complicated and heavily disputed. I've tried to surmise with this briefest of brief histories.

A 6 day hike in the wilderness of Montenegro, experiencing the warmth of local hospitality and the mountains of Biogradska Gora, in Autumn.

The Yugoslav Wars (1991-2001) were Europe's most brutal conflict since WWII. In Bosnia & Herzegovina, the devastation is still visible.

Travelling through Bosnia & Herzegovenia, going off the beaten track, eating local delicacies and having coffee with the locals.

Waterfalls and Emerald lakes cut through the limestone to leave a stunning natural spectacle at Plitvice National Park, in Croatia.

Travel quote #1 “Life isn't about finding yourself, its about creating yourself” ...so I shaved my head.

A 50km round trip cycle through the Radovna valley in the Julian Alps, to Slovenia's Triglav National Park.