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Date: 3rd March 2009
Same experience
I'm not surprised at all. I've been driving through Slovenia twice or three times per year for many years and I've been fined on more than 50% of my trips. I had the impression too that Slovenian cops don't like foreigners too much (especially Serbians). In the end I've got so fed up that I decided to drive through Hungary instead.
From Blog: Riding Rocinante X: Ljubljana (Kms 6744)
Same experience
I'm not surprised at all. I've been driving through Slovenia twice or three times per year for many years and I've been fined on more than 50% of my trips. I had the impression too that Slovenian cops don't like foreigners too much (especially Serbians). In the end I've got so fed up that I decided to drive through Hungary instead.
From Blog: Riding Rocinante X: Ljubljana (Kms 6744)
Date: 3rd March 2009
VIVA SAMMY!
Marco, mate, you're one of the most bizarre bloggers I've ever came across. I don't think many would come out with something like this. Anyway, thanx for bringing back sweet memories to me. Moreover, it was hilariously written!
From Blog: Love in the Time of Samantha Fox
VIVA SAMMY!
Marco, mate, you're one of the most bizarre bloggers I've ever came across. I don't think many would come out with something like this. Anyway, thanx for bringing back sweet memories to me. Moreover, it was hilariously written!
From Blog: Love in the Time of Samantha Fox
Date: 2nd March 2009
1. she lives with her long-time lover and showbiz agent. 2. she's a born again christian, and very devout. 3. she came third in a poll of the UK's most attractive older ladies, behind Davina McCall (2nd).
From Blog: Love in the Time of Samantha Fox
1. she lives with her long-time lover and showbiz agent. 2. she's a born again christian, and very devout. 3. she came third in a poll of the UK's most attractive older ladies, behind Davina McCall (2nd).
From Blog: Love in the Time of Samantha Fox
Date: 2nd March 2009
My bedroom's wall were completely covered in Europe's posters when I was about 8... I loved them... I wanted to be Mrs. Tempest... I don't think you're strange, Marco, just have to find someone who shares your life style... she's out there, I'm sure... but hopefully she won't look like Samantha Fox... hahaha!!! Have fun in Sri Lanka!!
From Blog: Love in the Time of Samantha Fox
My bedroom's wall were completely covered in Europe's posters when I was about 8... I loved them... I wanted to be Mrs. Tempest... I don't think you're strange, Marco, just have to find someone who shares your life style... she's out there, I'm sure... but hopefully she won't look like Samantha Fox... hahaha!!! Have fun in Sri Lanka!!
From Blog: Love in the Time of Samantha Fox
Date: 24th February 2009
I can't wait to go there!
Thank you for the pictures and recommendations. This is one of the most beautiful places...can't wait to visit!
From Blog: The Island and the City
I can't wait to go there!
Thank you for the pictures and recommendations. This is one of the most beautiful places...can't wait to visit!
From Blog: The Island and the City
Date: 10th February 2009
Meryl Berkham
I fancy myself an free spirit, but in truth I am not really adventurous. I'm of the 'better to plan for the worst and hope for the best' set. So when I came across West with the Night by Meryl Berkham, I thought this was the most incredibly adventurous pioneer woman and writer. The quote of living a lifetime and not knowing youself was so profound. All the distractions keep us from really knowing ... ourselves. That's why I love a good run, riding my horse, a bike ride on a fall day, or a trek up in the Colorado mountains with no distractions except... myself. Ride On! I enjoyed your blog.
From Blog: Riding Rocinante III: Strasbourg (Kms 1534)
Meryl Berkham
I fancy myself an free spirit, but in truth I am not really adventurous. I'm of the 'better to plan for the worst and hope for the best' set. So when I came across West with the Night by Meryl Berkham, I thought this was the most incredibly adventurous pioneer woman and writer. The quote of living a lifetime and not knowing youself was so profound. All the distractions keep us from really knowing ... ourselves. That's why I love a good run, riding my horse, a bike ride on a fall day, or a trek up in the Colorado mountains with no distractions except... myself. Ride On! I enjoyed your blog.
From Blog: Riding Rocinante III: Strasbourg (Kms 1534)
Date: 3rd February 2009
Many subjects in one story. Very well written. Those ever complaining travellers always get on my nerves.
From Blog: A World of Smiles
Many subjects in one story. Very well written. Those ever complaining travellers always get on my nerves.
From Blog: A World of Smiles
Date: 31st January 2009
Re: to Chel
I guess that, had I invented the whole lot, I would not publish those comments suggesting that that might be the case... Anyway, in no point of my story I did state that Gambia was not decent... Marco
From Blog: Mandinka Sex Tourism for Ladies
Re: to Chel
I guess that, had I invented the whole lot, I would not publish those comments suggesting that that might be the case... Anyway, in no point of my story I did state that Gambia was not decent... Marco
From Blog: Mandinka Sex Tourism for Ladies
Date: 30th January 2009
my experiance was different
i have traveled Africa wide but i must say with honesty that i have found the Gambia one of the most decent tourist destinations. i may not refute this story, but i really can never tell that this is or could be close to the truth. if i may ask, how long have u been in the Gambia and how many more interviews did you conduct to warrant you portraying the image of the country on the WWW in this manner? Hmmmm. i doubt if this story was not manufactured in your own room....
From Blog: Mandinka Sex Tourism for Ladies
my experiance was different
i have traveled Africa wide but i must say with honesty that i have found the Gambia one of the most decent tourist destinations. i may not refute this story, but i really can never tell that this is or could be close to the truth. if i may ask, how long have u been in the Gambia and how many more interviews did you conduct to warrant you portraying the image of the country on the WWW in this manner? Hmmmm. i doubt if this story was not manufactured in your own room....
From Blog: Mandinka Sex Tourism for Ladies
Date: 21st January 2009
oh marco, what kind of scary things you do!!!! im glad you didnt drown
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
oh marco, what kind of scary things you do!!!! im glad you didnt drown
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
Date: 20th January 2009
cycling
And as an avid cyclist (both road and MTB), i did lots of kilometres in Slovenia, Italy (mostly in Alps and around Trieste), Austria and Benelux countries. I really enjoyed reading your different posts as one time I was planning to do similar trip to Asia... and actually, i can agree with what you wrote in this post, especially under slavic infrastructure and german mentality... But... cycling on highways? I'm not pro-authority, but this is really no go. And it is signed, that is forbidden to cycle or go slower than 50kmh. And I wouldn't do it just because of my own safety. Cycling paths in Slovenia are not good or non-existant (except in a few tourist places), and thats a real shame. But, that road that you are refering is not the only reasonable way to get from Hungary to Maribor, and actually, this highway is new. This highway has a side road (old main road), which is empty of heavy truck traffic (due to the highway you got on). Actually all highways on your way to Italy had a side-road. Probably a few km more than highway, but still... this used to be "old" main road... There is no excuse for police, and how they were treating you, they should have just warned you, and basically show you a parallel road. I hope you complained and put your post to the tourist office. And i'm really sorry that it happened to you. But riding on highways is still a no-go. Wherever in Europe you are...
From Blog: Riding Rocinante X: Ljubljana (Kms 6744)
cycling
And as an avid cyclist (both road and MTB), i did lots of kilometres in Slovenia, Italy (mostly in Alps and around Trieste), Austria and Benelux countries. I really enjoyed reading your different posts as one time I was planning to do similar trip to Asia... and actually, i can agree with what you wrote in this post, especially under slavic infrastructure and german mentality... But... cycling on highways? I'm not pro-authority, but this is really no go. And it is signed, that is forbidden to cycle or go slower than 50kmh. And I wouldn't do it just because of my own safety. Cycling paths in Slovenia are not good or non-existant (except in a few tourist places), and thats a real shame. But, that road that you are refering is not the only reasonable way to get from Hungary to Maribor, and actually, this highway is new. This highway has a side road (old main road), which is empty of heavy truck traffic (due to the highway you got on). Actually all highways on your way to Italy had a side-road. Probably a few km more than highway, but still... this used to be "old" main road... There is no excuse for police, and how they were treating you, they should have just warned you, and basically show you a parallel road. I hope you complained and put your post to the tourist office. And i'm really sorry that it happened to you. But riding on highways is still a no-go. Wherever in Europe you are...
From Blog: Riding Rocinante X: Ljubljana (Kms 6744)
Date: 20th January 2009
Ya was right... "if no boat, BIG problem"... we're happy you're alive!!!!...
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
Ya was right... "if no boat, BIG problem"... we're happy you're alive!!!!...
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
Date: 19th January 2009
Canoe....
Thanks Marco, I was thinking about doing a canoe trip next year... But you scared me now... I'm very glad you are still around to write the story. My little world would miss your stories from another world. Just got back from an amazing bicycle trip through Marocco! Did 1000 kilometres and crossed the high atlas.... I feel proud of myself, very much alive and happy! Lot's of love from Belgium, your friend, Vanetsa
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
Canoe....
Thanks Marco, I was thinking about doing a canoe trip next year... But you scared me now... I'm very glad you are still around to write the story. My little world would miss your stories from another world. Just got back from an amazing bicycle trip through Marocco! Did 1000 kilometres and crossed the high atlas.... I feel proud of myself, very much alive and happy! Lot's of love from Belgium, your friend, Vanetsa
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
Date: 19th January 2009
Pfiehw
Hello my favorite world traveler, I'm glad those fishermen came by. Enjoy the rest of your stay there in paradise.
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
Pfiehw
Hello my favorite world traveler, I'm glad those fishermen came by. Enjoy the rest of your stay there in paradise.
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
Date: 19th January 2009
It´s good you have an angel or whatever watching over you. Congratulations!! I´m glad you keep on writing
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
It´s good you have an angel or whatever watching over you. Congratulations!! I´m glad you keep on writing
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
Date: 19th January 2009
You've been lucky. Very, very lucky
Glad you're alive and well Marco!
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
You've been lucky. Very, very lucky
Glad you're alive and well Marco!
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
Date: 19th January 2009
Just wanted to say
Came across your blog tonight, very well written with some excellent insights. I'm happy your alive.
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
Just wanted to say
Came across your blog tonight, very well written with some excellent insights. I'm happy your alive.
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
Date: 19th January 2009
lucky you!
wow! that sounds quite scary! I am glad you made it back "home" sound and safe...
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
lucky you!
wow! that sounds quite scary! I am glad you made it back "home" sound and safe...
From Blog: Death in the Afternoon
Date: 8th January 2009
Great Blog!
Very Nice blog Marco. I am from the USA and have family that came to the US in the early 1900's from Raiano Italy. The family name is Arquilla. Spelled Aquilla in Italian I think! They even have a creek named after them here called Arquilla creek. I have never been to Italy before and I just loved the pictures you have posted. It makes me feel a little closer to family that is so far away. Keep blogging!! Jamie
From Blog: If I Were You
Great Blog!
Very Nice blog Marco. I am from the USA and have family that came to the US in the early 1900's from Raiano Italy. The family name is Arquilla. Spelled Aquilla in Italian I think! They even have a creek named after them here called Arquilla creek. I have never been to Italy before and I just loved the pictures you have posted. It makes me feel a little closer to family that is so far away. Keep blogging!! Jamie
From Blog: If I Were You
Date: 15th December 2008
Re: To Sniffandsnore
Thanx Rich, it was my pleasure to meet you all. In the end I decided not to go to Pulau Weh, did some research and it seems that november-february is rainy season over there. Heading back to Thailand, instead. Take care and keep up with the training.
From Blog: A Rough Guide to Bicycle Touring Europe
Re: To Sniffandsnore
Thanx Rich, it was my pleasure to meet you all. In the end I decided not to go to Pulau Weh, did some research and it seems that november-february is rainy season over there. Heading back to Thailand, instead. Take care and keep up with the training.
From Blog: A Rough Guide to Bicycle Touring Europe
Date: 15th December 2008
Nice one!
Nice one Marco.... hell of a trip! Great to meet you the other night.
From Blog: A Rough Guide to Bicycle Touring Europe
Nice one!
Nice one Marco.... hell of a trip! Great to meet you the other night.
From Blog: A Rough Guide to Bicycle Touring Europe
Date: 14th December 2008
China
Great blog. Very interesting.
From Blog: A Rough Guide to Bicycle Touring Europe
China
Great blog. Very interesting.
From Blog: A Rough Guide to Bicycle Touring Europe
Where I Am Now 
Where I've Been 
Jabe
John McCabe
Re "musical talent of a vacuum cleaner"
Mel and Kim, fine, but Modern Talking??? Come ON! The discos of Europe would have been joyless affairs indeed without their brilliance.
From Blog: Love in the Time of Samantha Fox