Monthly Archives: November 2015

My First Ever Booksigning!

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

Last Thursday was a big day in the life of me, I had my first ever book signing.  It took place from 10am-4pm at Reason Coffee Shop and Bookstore in Watford High Street which is just 5 miles from where … Continue reading →

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Hidden streets of Dubrovnik

Posted on November 29, 2015 by

I spent much of my time in Dubrovnik just wandering around the streets. I spent hours some days just walking around which is impressive given that you can walk across the old city in 10 minutes. I thought I would … Continue reading →

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A new cover for an older book for my first book-signing event!

Posted on November 24, 2015 by

I thought I would take a quick break from my holiday blogs as things are very exciting in the Stephen household.   On Thursday I have my very first book-signing at Reasons Coffee Shop and Bookstore on the High Street … Continue reading →

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Visiting the Trsteno Arboretum

Posted on November 23, 2015 by

After visiting both Mostar and Montenegro in successive 12 hour trips and many days of hiking up mountains, climbing city walls and the excitement of long car rides and boat trips I felt like I needed an easy day.  I’d … Continue reading →

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A Day Trip To Montenegro & Casino Royale

Posted on November 22, 2015 by

I’ve reached the mid-point of my week long trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia.   Having spent all the previous day out in Mostar, Bosnia I was wondering whether anything could come close to beating that incredible day. With my energy levels still … Continue reading →

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Mostar Day Trip -Part 2

Posted on November 20, 2015 by

My guide for tour of Mostar was to be Armina, a friendly and talented young lady who led me around the city for over an hour. Mostar was famously perhaps the most devastated city in Yugoslavia, it being divided between … Continue reading →

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Day trip to Mostar in Bosnia Herzegovina 

Posted on November 19, 2015 by

One of the attractions for me to come to Dubrovnik was not just to see this magnificent city and the beautiful Croatian coastline but because of its close proximity to the other former Yugoslav republics, all of whom are now … Continue reading →

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Fort Lovrijenac, Fort Imperial & the Dubrovnik Cable Car

Posted on November 18, 2015 by

Fort Lovrijenac is an imposing 3 sided castle overlooking the main entrances to Dubrovnik by land and sea. It is said that in the 11th century the rising maritime power of Venice identified the rocks on which it is built … Continue reading →

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Walking the walls of Dubrovnik 

Posted on November 17, 2015 by

My first full day at Dubrovnik had a mighty big to-do list even if I were only to visit the highlights. Of course if you come to Dubrovnik and only do one thing, walking the city walls is that thing. … Continue reading →

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Dubrovnik Day 1

Posted on November 16, 2015 by

I remember wanting to visit Dubrovnik even as a teenager. I was a well-read child (quelle surprise) and somehow even in the 1980s I was well aware of it. As a near adult, Dubrovnik hit the headlines for all the … Continue reading →

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