Hall of Fame: Great People
On my travels, I meet so many friendly, helpful and hospitable people.
They deserve a hall of fame.
Around the Adriatic Sea 2026: Balkan cities
The first city in the Balkans that I visited was Split, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Croatia.
Around the Adriatic Sea 2026: Trieste – Dubrovnik
The second leg of my cycle tour around the Adriatic Sea: the Balkan countries, probably as far as Dubrovnik in Croatia, perhaps even further…
Around the Adriatic Sea 2026: Biennale + various exhibitions
In Venice, I visited the Biennale at the Arsenale, the Giardini and various venues around the city. I also took the opportunity to see the Pinault collection at Punta della Dogana and a compelling exhibition by Michael Armitage at Palazzo Grassi.
Around the Adriatic Sea 2026: Cities
Along the way, you’ll pass through some lovely towns. Although visiting towns isn’t the main aim of this trip — apart from the Venice Biennale — I still try to go for a stroll around town and soak up the atmosphere for a while.
Around the Adriatic Sea 2026: Acquaviva – Trieste
The first leg of my cycle tour around the Adriatic Sea starts in Acquaviva Collecroce in Molise (central Italy) and ends in Trieste, just before the Slovenian border
Around the Adriatic Sea
The challenge: cycling round the Adriatic Sea. Will I manage it before the weather in the Balkans gets too rough? I’m curious to find out myself….
Cycling for human rights in Tibet
From 2026, Eva will be raising funds for the International Campaign for Tibet Europe, the world’s largest Tibetan advocacy organisation.
Compassion Rising Tour 2025: Helsinki + Lübeck
Arrival Helsinki
Compassion Rising Tour 2025: Diamondway Buddhist Centre in Tallinn
16 September: Getting in the door at Diamondway Buddhist Centre in Tallinn The centre's meditation sessions are open to newcomers without registration, but since I don't speak Estonian and also want to make a short report on their workings, I had contacted them via email a few days in advance. There was no response to this, but [...]
