When I talked with friends about plans to visit Bosnia & Herzegovina, most of them would ask: "To visit what?" The other common reaction was: "Really? Why bother?" Situated on the Balkan Peninsula, Bosnia & Herzegovina (informally known as "Bosnia") is a country in southeastern Europe. With a population of about 3,5 million and a… Continue reading The Most Underappreciated European Country: Bosnia & Herzegovina
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An Ancient Monastic Community in the Heart of California: New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur
Big Sur is one of California's most iconic areas. Here, in the rugged and undeveloped section of Central Californian coast, Santa Lucia mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. There is only one road to come here and explore: the narrow and winding Highway 1. It takes visitors into mesmerizing blend of dramatic cliffs, bizarre… Continue reading An Ancient Monastic Community in the Heart of California: New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur
Alexei on the Road 