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After the Croatian War of Independence in the 1990’s, the military installations on the island of Korčula, now under Croatian rule, were simply abandoned and are now open for (dangerous) exploration. While most of the structures are abandoned, some of them have been...

Located in the beautiful Saxon old towns of Brașov and Râșnov the Hollywood-esque signs proclaiming each towns’ name make kitsch landmarks that feel like an appropriate homage to the repeated use of the region as a film set. The Brașov sign is easily spotted, located...

While the Croatian island of Vis, the furthest from the mainland, has been inhabited for centuries it was not until the mid-20th century that it reached a pinnacle of strategic importance, a time that is still remembered by the handful of abandoned and repurposed military...

Thursday, August 7, 2014 Every now and then Mr. T and I talk about moving abroad, and I’ve made it no secret that I’d love to move to Europe and that I’ve questioned whether or not the U.S. is the place I’d choose to raise my kids.  While moving would be a...

Looming tall over a small town of the same name, the ruins of Esch-sur-Sûre Castle still manages to give the area the air of a fairytale despite having been abandoned for over a hundred years. First built around 920, the castle was originally built simply as an eight meter...

Egrets are such graceful looking birds! I love these elegant birds. Have a great weekend. love these beautiful birds! Superb shots! Perfect landing too!…:)JP Great shots!~ Beautiful shots of the egret! Beauty in rather grim looking surroundings! Great shots of the Egret. I...