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Cats, Rakija and Mountain Climbing: Adventures in Montenegro

Justin Greak — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:35:57 +0000

“Brandy, no. Whiskey, no. Rakija, yes.” Even though the farmer doesn’t really speak any English, the point he makes is quite clear. Rakija is the drink of choice in these mountains. No need to bother with any of that other garbage. Vodka? No thanks. Around the small house perched high on the side of the Bay … Continue reading Cats, Rakija and Mountain Climbing: Adventures in Montenegro

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Lake Louise and The Plain of Six Glaciers

Justin Greak — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:11:06 +0000

As we congregated in the shared living space of our B&B for a hearty breakfast on our first morning in Banff, Jeff, Charlie and I conversed with the diverse array of guests about the day’s plans. Here you had the friendly older couple on holiday from Winnipeg, the young executive in town on business, and … Continue reading Lake Louise and The Plain of Six Glaciers

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Banff, Alberta – Gateway to the Rockies

Justin Greak — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 13:00:37 +0000

A full week of adventure awaited in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. This was not going to be a relaxing vacation. The intention was to go full throttle, with not a moment wasted in the brief seven days we would be there. My friend Charlie and I arrived in Calgary on Saturday morning. … Continue reading Banff, Alberta – Gateway to the Rockies

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Adventure and Danger in the Colorado Rockies

Justin Greak — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 14:04:07 +0000

“I think we might have to jump. We can maybe leap onto that tree and climb down it. That may be our best bet.” This is the story of a rather sketchy situation in which my brother Cory and I found ourselves, atop a series of rock formations, far off the sanctioned trails of the … Continue reading Adventure and Danger in the Colorado Rockies

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Capturing Neuschwanstein

Justin Greak — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 02:03:09 +0000

“Please note: At the moment the Marienbrücke, the bridge over the Pollät gorge, is closed to visitors due to major renovation work.” The above statement, which I stumbled upon in the weeks prior to our trip to the Bavarian town of Schwangau, Germany, on the official tourism website, came as quite a disappointment to me. Marienbrücke is a … Continue reading Capturing Neuschwanstein

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Exploring La Jolla

Justin Greak — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 21:43:51 +0000

After spending a day in San Diego’s Gaslamp district, which was certainly not without its charms, La Jolla was a welcome reprieve from the more urban feeling of this particular part of the city. Far removed from the huge skyscrapers and chain hotels, La Jolla is a more of a small, charming neighborhood of San … Continue reading Exploring La Jolla

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Hiking Cowles Mountain in San Diego

Justin Greak — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 02:00:47 +0000

Cowles Mountain is the highest peak in San Diego, at just over 1,500 feet. It is also the most popular hike in San Diego, said to receive even more daily visitors than Mount Fuji in Japan. Christina was in San Diego on a business trip, departing a few days before I arrived. I decided to … Continue reading Hiking Cowles Mountain in San Diego

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