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The Scars of War in Mostar

The Scars of War in Mostar

by Richard Collett | Dec 1, 2015 | ABANDONED PLACES, Bosnia and Herzegovina

“Be careful”, said Miran. “Don’t step off the path”. The crazy Bosnian had led us right into the middle of a minefield. “If you go to the right there’s a fifty percent chance of death, and if you do down there to the left,...
Plitvice Lakes Are Glorious in Autumn

Plitvice Lakes Are Glorious in Autumn

by Richard Collett | Nov 17, 2015 | Croatia, FROM THE ROAD

I love a good lake and Plitvice National Park in  Croatia is home to a staggering array of lakes. It’s a popular place to visit though, and in summer the crowds can be so fearsome you’re in danger of being forced into the water by the sheer...
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