In class we had to write an “essay” about our favourite, or best, weekend. Although it’s not even 150 words, it is my first story …
Stories from the City
Life in Zagreb, two months in Croatia’s capital city
At the end of the month I’d like to look back on what I’ve done, on how I felt and what was on my mind. …
Back to School
Dobro došli. Welcome. Doći, argh a ći-verb. Došla sam? Išla, mogla, željela, mislila, gledala – the lala’s and sams dance around the class room. My …
Hello Zagreb
When I open my eyes it’s dark, but I know we arrived in Zagreb. Hello Zagreb! The bus waits for a traffic light, when I …
Crazy early spring & a microadventure
At the end of the month I like to look back on where I’ve been and what I’ve done. On how I felt and what …
UP and DOWN ~ Trebević Tales #4
Here I am again, back on my blog and I got another (by the time I post it) old update for you. Here’s the fourth …
The Wild One & Me ~ Trebević Tales #1
“What are you doing for Christmas? Where will you be at New Year’s Eve? Do you have plans for your birthday?” Same questions every year. …
Pretty Prizren
First time I was in Prizren I wrote this: Prizren is definitely worth a visit. It’s a beautiful, old, vivacious town with mountains all around. …
How a simple bus ride from Zagreb to Knin turned into a scandal
Although it’s very efficient to send your packages by bus instead of using the regular post service, travelling by bus can be challenging in Croatia. …
Caught in a dream
“I’ll let you part of my dream, if I can be part of yours” Bob Dylan said that “I’ll let you part of my dream, …
Storyteller
Quite often I loose myself in trying to find answers. The right answers of course. I know that they don’t exist and if they do, …
Snooooow in Sarajevo!
It’s the fifth time that I’m in Sarajevo. I’ve seen pretty much every season, from bloody, bloody hot to freeeezing cold, I only did not …
Sarajevo City Escape: Into the White Bosnian Mountains
What to do with Christmas and New Year Eve. Same question every year. Well, since I’m not home or walking home for Christmas, I thought …
What am I?
I remember that I once tried to write a song when I was a teenager. I just discovered the magic of music and words. I …
Another year
I’ve been a bit quiet the last few weeks. No new stories and no updates. I divide my time between Sarajevo and Zagreb. Between writing …
Ljubljana full of Life
Warm autumn colours, short October days and a dear friend from The Netherlands. The grey rainy sky gives us a beautiful nostalgic feeling. Ljubljana is …
Hollandia
It’s one of these days. Sentimental, melancholic. Tired. Six weeks in Croatia. I talk about The Netherlands. I don’t know what I feel. I’m in …
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Be aware that although the title of this story has the word running in it, it is just as much about my innertrail as it …
Ready to go!
While sitting on my balcony, watching the sunset, I realize I am ready. It feels weird, I’m having an amazing time here, but I’m also …
Hiking from Sarajevo to Vukov Konak
A few weeks ago, while I was still in Amsterdam, I saw a post on the Terra Dinarica Facebook page about a guest house named …
Goings in Sarajevo
It’s Tuesday today, which means I have already been here over a week. Time flies! The to-do list I made last week may not be …
I’m going on a trip and I’m taking
Saturday May 14th, accompanied by two friends and with all my luggage, I left home and took the night train from Amsterdam to München. Because …
Princess of the Mountains
Dobro jutro! While kneeled down in front of my guest bed rummaging through my bag I suddenly feel two small arms around my shoulders and a small …
Under Construction
I’m under construction just like my website becoming a self-hosted version step by step it’s a process which I enjoy little steps big dreams I’m …
Sarajevo; a Concrete Gem Amidst Mighty Mountains
While cycling up a tough mountain in Una National Park last summer, I came across a group of touring Bosnians. Just like any other passers-by, …
Dance of Life
“I am dancing with my true love – a memory of her. A smiling, blond-haired woman enters who wishes to take the flower of love …
Between Two Worlds
After a night on an aeroplane, a transfer and another flight, I arrived at Sarajevo airport mid-morning. As forecasted, it was a rainy day with …
Innertrail
I’m confused. I’m excited and a bit nervous, but there is also an indescribable calmness which comes from a deeper place. Wow, seriously? Am I …
Thoughts on Adventures
Good morning! I just received an email from Alastair Humphreys, currently one of my great heroes. He is an extraordinary adventurer, author of nine books …
Balls
This is how I see it: we are all floating around in an enormous swimming pool, filled with balls. Nice balls, beautiful balls, scary balls, …
From marathon to burn-out
After having fiddled around on bare feet and borrowed FiveFingers, I thought it was time to participate in a ‘small run’. With the 100 days …
A lot of shit is compost for the future!
Surprised I looked around the room: a bed nicely made up, with a small pile of towels and a face cloth at the foot of …
Ode to friendship
I call her “my oldest and longest friend”, but she’s not the longest or oldest among my friends. We have known each other since kindergarten; …
I would like to mount my immunity
I am not the only one, but will we work it out together? The Chicks Love Food burger is the symbol for perfectionism, a need …
What do you believe in?
A couple of years ago, a nice guy asked me at our date what I dream of. Whether I had dreams and what those were. …
What moves you?
What moves you? An uncoordinated stream of thoughts, voices, desires, dream, fantasies, plans and expectations is flooding my mind. It’s hard to answer such questions, …
Full fear ahead!
Two days after writing my first blog, I ended up giving well-meant advice myself. It is good to be a listener and to be sympathetic, …
Clichés and well-meant advice
Listen to your heart and don’t be too harsh on yourself. Stop wanting so much, life’s short and you’re not obliged to anything. There’s a …
Meeting Miss “Adventure is my Middle name” in Budapest
July 2012, Meeting ˝Miss Adventure is my Middle name˝ in Budapest! Already on my way back from the Black Sea, miss “Adventure is my middle …