• Strange Meeting, Poland

    Strange Meeting, Poland

    After seeing the main areas of Birkenau Concentration Camp, Poland, and learning of the horrors that had occurred there, it was a relief to find a tranquil patch of nature. Whilst enjoying the quiet and the late afternoon sun, I had a strange meeting.

  • Into Ukraine

    Into Ukraine

    Apart from my short trips across the border from Medyka, it was my first time back into Ukraine since the full scale invasion began. It turned out to be a long day.

  • BunkArt 1

    BunkArt 1

    A Cold War Bunker on the outskirts of Tirana, Albania, has been repurposed as a museum and art space.

  • Taupo Volcanic Zone

    Taupo Volcanic Zone

    New Zealand is pretty much made up of a whole bunch of volcanoes linked together by other volcanoes. Despite the risk of incineration, tourists like me flock to the Taupo Volcanic Zone to experience a little geothermal action.

  • Letting go, Poland

    Letting go, Poland

    I remember being told once by a psychologist that if you bottle sadness up inside, it will eventually overflow, sometimes after being triggered by something unexpected. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one bottling sadness by the six-pack on the Polish Ukrainian border.

  • Violence and Violins, Poland

    Violence and Violins, Poland

    Long ago, a friend of mine carried his violin to the frontlines of WWII. At Medyka, we saw a young Ukrainian girl carrying her violin too, escaping the horror and tragedy unfolding in her homeland.

  • From refugees to volunteers, Poland

    From refugees to volunteers, Poland

    Wrapped in the flag of their nation, refugees who have chosen to stay at the Polish border provide an invaluable service to their fellow Ukrainians.

  • Heartbreak and Anger, Poland

    Heartbreak and Anger, Poland

    A day on the Polish Ukrainian border is guaranteed to bring forth a gamut of emotions

  • Dignity, Poland

    Dignity, Poland

    I will take many memories away from my time here at the Polish Ukrainian border. One I will never forget is the strength and stoicism shown by the Ukrainians.

  • Unity of Nations, Poland

    Unity of Nations, Poland

    The charity I have joined on the Polish Ukraine border is a real unity of nations, with citizens of over 10 countries working together to help those who have been forced from there homes.

Midlife Crisis Odyssey