Brutal Socialist-era Yugoslavian Monuments – the Spomenik

In the friendly, disputatious, sometimes fatalist, Adidas-tracksuit-wearing nations that make up the former Yugoslavia, "spomenik" simply means "monument". Futuristic, modernist, and concrete, this page is an explanation and guide to the most brutal set of memorials anywhere on the planet - "The Spomenik".

Exploring Ruin Porn in Yugoslavia – Dim The Lights, Shut the Door

The 1990's was a devastating time to be in Yugoslavia. War and economics combined, creating a set of abandoned buildings that now have become tourist attractions...

Twelve Countries, Nine Days, 350 Euro – European Road Trip Volume One

The Great American Road Trip fills the bucket lists of starry eyed travellers all over the world. Despite what B-Grade Hollywood movies tell you, another great road trip is out there and waiting...

Abandoned Penthouse Casino – The Haludovo Palace Hotel – Bikini, Optional

Located on the Croatian island of Krk, the Haludovo is not exactly how Bob Guccione, founder of Penthouse Magazine left it. The Penthouse Pets are long gone from this mid century Yugoslavian masterpiece.

Skver Art Festival : Wild on the Croatian Island of Mali Losinj

An idyllic Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, experimental contemporary art, free beer, self-hypnosis, great BBQ, and a mid-century hotel in a pine forest by the beach. Why, hello summer.

The Balkans – Is This As Cheap As European Tourism Gets? Update: Yes

Europe, on sale. South East Asian prices, in South East Europe. I could write more slogans for the tourist boards, or I could write possibly my most useful article ever.