"Short stories and travel reports from my life adventures around the globe".
Me Fish Be Dead, a short story from Slovakia. In September 2002 I rocked up in Bratislava with a couple of bags and just enough cash to last until my first pay check. And so unfolded one of the great years of my life… —— ‘‘How’s your love life Lignon?’’ asked Irish Mike one night […]
Read MoreParty Hearty, a short story from Slovakia. In September 2002 I rocked up in Bratislava with a couple of bags and just enough cash to last until my first pay check. And so unfolded one of the great years of my life… —— Winter hit Bratislava hard that year and I was totally unprepared for […]
Read MoreThe Last King of Sturovo, a short story from Slovakia. In September 2002 I rocked up in Bratislava with a couple of bags and just enough cash to last until my first pay check. And so unfolded one of the great years of my life… —— “Ah, Leighton! Do you have a moment?’’ I’d just finished […]
Read MoreRoad Trip Part II, a short story from Slovakia. In September 2002 I rocked up in Bratislava with a couple of bags and just enough cash to last until my first pay check. And so unfolded one of the great years of my life… It was still dark when I awoke. With a thumping headache […]
Read MoreRoad Trip Part I, a short story from Slovakia. In September 2002 I rocked up in Bratislava with a couple of bags and just enough cash to last until my first pay check. And so unfolded one of the great years of my life… —— ‘‘Road trip!!!’’ cried Myles, slapping both hands down on my […]
Read MoreBring Your Own Bog Roll, a short story from Slovakia. In September 2002 I rocked up in Bratislava with a couple of bags and just enough cash to last until my first pay check. And so unfolded one of the great years of my life… —— ‘‘No, this one also doesn’t work’’ growled Zuzana, beating her […]
Read MoreBlood in the Lobby, a short story from Slovakia. In September 2002 I rocked up in Bratislava with a couple of bags and just enough cash to last until my first pay check. And so unfolded one of the great years of my life… —— ‘‘I’m cold’’ grumbled Sladjana, drawing on her cigarette. ‘‘Why is this […]
Read MoreMinxology, a short story from Slovakia. In September 2002 I rocked up in Bratislava with a couple of bags and just enough cash to last until my first pay check. And so unfolded one of the great years of my life… —— Settling into Bratislava working life turned out to be a piece of cake, […]
Read MoreThe Welcome Party, a short story from Slovakia. In September 2002 I rocked up in Bratislava with a couple of bags and just enough cash to last until my first pay check. And so unfolded one of the great years of my life… —— ‘‘You see! Bratislava CAN be beautiful!!!’’ growled our guide, wagging her […]
Read MoreUp on the Hill, a short story from Slovakia. In September 2002 I rocked up in Bratislava with a couple of bags and just enough cash to last until my first pay check. And so unfolded one of the great years of my life… —— ‘‘Slovakia!?’’ he cried, with an arched eyebrow. ‘‘Get to fuck! […]
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Traveling the world, one country at a time.
