November 1st, 2015 at 9:27 am » Comments (0)

I decided to carry out an experiment. I really want to grow feijoas in Slovakia, but I fear the winters will be too harsh for the plant to endure, so I ...more »

October 14th, 2015 at 12:01 am » Comments (0)

Some random videos of my life in Slovakia: https://youtu.be/qKfSgBjzOv8 In this video above, I attempt to play the Slovak musical instrument called the Fujara. It's an impressive woodwind instrument with a distinctive ...more »

July 9th, 2015 at 2:17 pm » Comments (0)

Radio Slovakia International has been broadcasting to the world since 1993, and I'm proud to be a member of its English language team. To show you a behind the scenes ...more »

July 3rd, 2015 at 12:11 pm » Comments (4)

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="692"] I bought this electric car from a private seller, subsequently learning how the system works.[/caption] Buying a car privately in my home country of New Zealand is really ...more »

December 19th, 2014 at 10:02 am » Comments (1)

If you know me, you'll know I'm crazy about electric cars. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="558"] Me in front of my old 1972 MG B GT. One of the 23 (and counting) ...more »

September 10th, 2014 at 10:36 am » Comments (9)

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="664"] I intended to convert one of these: a rear-engined Škoda 100 (pictured in front of Bratislava Castle, Slovakia)[/caption] When I moved to Slovakia with my Slovak wife ...more »

October 7th, 2011 at 1:21 pm » Comments (1)

[caption id="attachment_831" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Yep, it can this confusing at times on Slovak roads.[/caption] Coming to Slovakia? Better yet, planning on hiring a rental car? If so, there are a few ...more »