Great photo selection, Peter! Of course, in your case when you add your beautiful narrative too, the photos become even more compelling. Loved going through the photos.
Peter, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to contribute to your awesome magazine! The Vagabond Imperative is certainly going to entertain me for some time as I’m eager to read all the contributions here! I really love this idea and look forward to seeing this magazine grow. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for providing the amazing photos. I’d never heard of Tioman Island, but your images have made me want to visit. Thanks for being part of the team!
Yes, Richard certainly captured the vibe of this part of France. Goes to show what awaits if you step off the beaten path, even in a popular destination like France.
I grew up at Mamelin Bay. My family were pioneers of park to make it what it is today! Much has changed over time but another interesting fact is that large turtles also come up to nest on beach towards Boranup! Giant crayfish were also common along with many large species of fish! Lighthouse operated till mid nineteen sixties and was gas fired! My father helped to maintain it and often took me with him! We were taught that stingrays were shy creatures and would move away from danger! A local fisherman once caught one and it swung its tail n pinned his hand to side of wooden boat as tail is highly flexible!
Yeah, I was lucky. The conditions were perfect. And barely a seagull in sight. I suspect they get quite squabble some over the prospect of a free feed!
I have been in Poland so many times and never tried that. Unless I don’t remember since many visited occurred during my childhood. In the full article you mentioned we shouldn’t call them bagels, if I am not mistaken:-)
They’re only found in Kraków. And pretty much only in the old city. They been around since the 1300s, so maybe your parents only wanted you to eat something healthier?
Also, you’re right. Don’t call them bagels. Well, not in front of a Cracovian anyway. But that’s pretty much what they are!
I did like your story!! I grew up and I still live in Livorno. There is a little mistake. Livorno, was founded by Medici Family (from Florence), and some specialised workers (engineers, surveyors, masons, carpenters) from Venice were hired to build house and defence walls. These skilled workers taught the inhabitants how to build on water.
I can’t stop looking at this! I must say I love this piece so much, Peter! Thank you so much. It’s a tremendous pleasure to be featuring in your fantastic travel magazine again!
If my family was not here in America, I would live in Italy. I could never understand why my mother-in-law spoke of it so highly and with so much love. Till I went and understood why BTW she was the best mother-in-law a girl could ever ask for and I married her only son. I loved her dearly. Also was a fabulous cook.
Interesting. A friend told me that it tastes like sick. Leaving aside the reason you attended a rally for Robert (Robbers and Muggers) Mugabe, I salute your bravery. Change Maitiro!
Ha! A cruise missile is probably a little too sophisticated. The scuds used by Iraq during the war there were crude but effective. Which pretty much describes chibuka and probably why the locals use the moniker!
Well that will be the end of that, The government will waltz in and charge for that, with their musn’t do this and can’t do that, the fu. Police will soon be on the scene
A great book. I’m not he really that interested in birds but I love quirky stories and history and this fun read is full of I imagined facts. A fascinating and highly enjoyable, very accessible read. Highly recommended.
Michael
Key West
i always remember the cakes in cuba i was an exchange student there in the late 80’s – the cakes look so pristine and vulnerable in the lead sooted streets – the brightest white and pinkest pink as far as you can see. I remember them being much bigger than the ones in the photos here –
Sonia
3 years agoGreat photo selection, Peter! Of course, in your case when you add your beautiful narrative too, the photos become even more compelling. Loved going through the photos.
The Editor
3 years agoThanks Sonia!
Sonia
3 years agoPeter, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to contribute to your awesome magazine! The Vagabond Imperative is certainly going to entertain me for some time as I’m eager to read all the contributions here! I really love this idea and look forward to seeing this magazine grow. Keep up the great work!
The Editor
3 years agoThank you for providing the amazing photos. I’d never heard of Tioman Island, but your images have made me want to visit. Thanks for being part of the team!
Sonia
3 years agoBeautiful vibe in these photos. I guess French countryside is many people’s dream. Great post!
The Editor
3 years agoYes, Richard certainly captured the vibe of this part of France. Goes to show what awaits if you step off the beaten path, even in a popular destination like France.
Sonia
3 years agoThis must be a truly amazing experience! Never done something like that but would love to. Swimming with dolphins is my ultimate dream.
The Editor
3 years agoAnd such a beautiful setting. Australia is blessed with so much untamed coastline. Not surprising, though, considering it’s such a big ‘island’!
Cherie Moore
2 years agoI grew up at Mamelin Bay. My family were pioneers of park to make it what it is today! Much has changed over time but another interesting fact is that large turtles also come up to nest on beach towards Boranup! Giant crayfish were also common along with many large species of fish! Lighthouse operated till mid nineteen sixties and was gas fired! My father helped to maintain it and often took me with him! We were taught that stingrays were shy creatures and would move away from danger! A local fisherman once caught one and it swung its tail n pinned his hand to side of wooden boat as tail is highly flexible!
The Editor
1 year agoThanks, Cherie. Amazing stories. What a great place to grow up and have adventures.
Dawn
1 year agoYes on perfectly still day but unfortunately not on 14.6.22 when I visited but lots of seagulls on top of the wooden cross bars..
The Editor
1 year agoYeah, I was lucky. The conditions were perfect. And barely a seagull in sight. I suspect they get quite squabble some over the prospect of a free feed!
Sonia
3 years agoI have been in Poland so many times and never tried that. Unless I don’t remember since many visited occurred during my childhood. In the full article you mentioned we shouldn’t call them bagels, if I am not mistaken:-)
The Editor
3 years agoThey’re only found in Kraków. And pretty much only in the old city. They been around since the 1300s, so maybe your parents only wanted you to eat something healthier?
Also, you’re right. Don’t call them bagels. Well, not in front of a Cracovian anyway. But that’s pretty much what they are!
Sonia
3 years agoToo bad I wasn’t aware of this. Something tells me this would be an epic journey exactly for me! Love the photos.
The Editor
3 years agoAny of The Adventurist journeys are worth doing, although, I must admit, the Rickshaw Run looks the most fun. And most colourful!
Sharon
3 years agoWe have just spent two fantastic days at Hamelin Bay and experienced the most friendliest sting rays ever, this was such an amazing experience.
Sonia
3 years agoAwesome video!
The Editor
3 years agoIt is. And encouraging to see the young people of South East Asia getting involved in politics and trying to shape their future.
Lisa Williams
3 years agoWhat a fantastic experience! You have made it come to life for me with your beautiful photos and story. Thanks for sharing.
The Editor
3 years agoThanks Lisa.
The piece was written by Melanie Hamilton who is lucky enough to live in Tbilisi and able to visit fantastic festivals like this.
It’s certainly on our bucket list of post-COVID adventures!
Sonia
3 years agoThanks for this Peter! As usual I enjoyed thoroughly the text as well as the selection of photos published here. Always a pleasure to work with you.
The Editor
3 years agoNo worries, Sonia. We just love your stuff!
Alessandro Pozzetto
3 years agoI did like your story!! I grew up and I still live in Livorno. There is a little mistake. Livorno, was founded by Medici Family (from Florence), and some specialised workers (engineers, surveyors, masons, carpenters) from Venice were hired to build house and defence walls. These skilled workers taught the inhabitants how to build on water.
The Editor
3 years agoHi Alessandro – thanks for your comment. Livorno is one of our favourite places in Italy. Full of brio! Can’t wait to get back there!
Stuart Forster
2 years agoSounds like a good one to try. I love trying local food and drink while travelling.
The Editor
2 years agoWell, I guarantee you’ll love it then!
Holly Budge
2 years agoThanks for your great coverage Peter
The Editor
2 years agoOur pleasure! We our honoured to be able to do our bit to support these incredible women and the important job they are doing.
Sonia
2 years agoFantastic article Peter! Coming to the VI is always such a delight….Keep up the awesome work!
Sonia
2 years agoI saw similar goats in Crete. They always looked like they were hanging from the cliff, as if glued there defying the gravity.
Sonia
2 years agoI can’t stop looking at this! I must say I love this piece so much, Peter! Thank you so much. It’s a tremendous pleasure to be featuring in your fantastic travel magazine again!
The Editor
2 years agoHey Sonia, we should be thanking you. Amazing photos, once again. The cover image, in particular, looks like a still from a movie!
Sonia
2 years agoThis is co cute:-) Never been to Portugal, this post made me feel like going. At some point….obviously.
Margot Dempsey
2 years agoGreat Article – Thank you very much for helping to raise awareness of this important cause.
Justine Wilhelmina Pitcher
2 years agoI’m from Zambia and living in Wellington New Zealand. I’m going to make some Chibuku for my Kiwi friends
The Editor
2 years agoFantastic! Please let us know what they think of it. It’s a bit of an acquired taste!
Constance Ruggieri
2 years agoIf my family was not here in America, I would live in Italy. I could never understand why my mother-in-law spoke of it so highly and with so much love. Till I went and understood why BTW she was the best mother-in-law a girl could ever ask for and I married her only son. I loved her dearly. Also was a fabulous cook.
The Editor
2 years agoHey Constance – Totally agree. Italy is a very special place.
Alan
1 year agoInteresting. A friend told me that it tastes like sick. Leaving aside the reason you attended a rally for Robert (Robbers and Muggers) Mugabe, I salute your bravery. Change Maitiro!
The Editor
1 year agoYeah, it’s not a pleasant taste. But whatever gets the job done, eh?
Re: Dropping in on Mugabe’s rally. Brave or stupid? Still, I had enough sense to get the hell out of there once one of his goons spotted me.
Me again
1 year agoDon’t you mean a cruise missile?
Love Zimbabwe – such happy memories of doing VSO there in the 90s.
The Editor
1 year agoHa! A cruise missile is probably a little too sophisticated. The scuds used by Iraq during the war there were crude but effective. Which pretty much describes chibuka and probably why the locals use the moniker!
Mo
6 months agoI went to high school in Zim 1980-’84. I’m pretty sure those big mugs were called scuds then. That was way before the 1st Gulf War.
The Editor
6 months agoHa! Maybe it’s the other way around then. The missiles were named after the beer 🙂
doug ruby
1 year agoAre the cakes good?
The Editor
1 year agoPretty good, from all accounts!
Ramesh Bhole
1 year agoThanks!
Shelley
1 year agoWell that will be the end of that, The government will waltz in and charge for that, with their musn’t do this and can’t do that, the fu. Police will soon be on the scene
The Editor
1 year agoHi Shelley – not so far! Hopefully it will stay that way.
Conchscooter
1 year agoA great book. I’m not he really that interested in birds but I love quirky stories and history and this fun read is full of I imagined facts. A fascinating and highly enjoyable, very accessible read. Highly recommended.
Michael
Key West
nobbly njolomba
9 months agoIt’s a great 🍺 beer
Judith Steinman
9 months agoMy son and his wife lived in Livorno . They loved it. I hope someday to get there!!!
Sardor
6 months agowelcome to Uzbekistan
kris moran
5 months agoi always remember the cakes in cuba i was an exchange student there in the late 80’s – the cakes look so pristine and vulnerable in the lead sooted streets – the brightest white and pinkest pink as far as you can see. I remember them being much bigger than the ones in the photos here –