Our swing through Eastern Europe felt like stepping into a living Persian rug. We moved from the crowded bazaars of Istanbul to the vineyards of Austria, with Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovakia in between. Each place had its own charm. We saw fortresses from long forgotten kingdoms, tasted amazing Serbian wine, and walked…
The alarm shattered the silence at midnight, jolting me from a fitful three hours of sleep. With my brother and nephew, we tore down our camp like sleepwalking corpses, the quiet shuffle of sleeping bags and tent poles echoing in the dark. By 1 AM, our trusty Subaru was crammed to the brim with clothes…
Imagine being swept away on an African adventure—where hidden treasures, pulse-pounding danger, and unbreakable friendships await. This is the tantalizing promise of my new novel birthed from the most transformative period of my life: four years living in the extraordinary nation of Angola. The vibrant people, rich culture, and stunning landscapes of Angola left an…
The Naive Dream of WritingI once naively imagined writing to be a relaxing, leisurely pursuit—me sitting by the fire in a cozy tweed jacket with elbow patches, pipe in hand, and a purring cat curled lovingly at my feet. The words would flow effortlessly onto the page, like a waterfall too powerful to contain. Little…
Our adventure kicked off in style aboard the luxurious Houston Express, a double-decker jet providing direct first-class service from Houston to Luanda, Angola. My wife and I, with our two young kids aged eight and eleven, settled into the leather business class seats, our emotions a heady mix of excitement, trepidation, and a longing for…
Nestled in the heart of Angola, Tundavala Gap is one of Africa’s most stunning natural wonders—a breathtakingly deep geological formation that captures the imagination of adventurers and storytellers alike. This awe-inspiring chasm is the backdrop for my novel, “The Treasure of Tundavala Gap,” an adventure that takes readers on a thrilling journey through mysteries and…
During my four years living in Angola, the indelible scars of the nation’s long and bloody civil war were impossible to ignore. From injured civilians to entire generations robbed of education, the conflict’s legacy permeated every facet of society. Independence came at a terrible cost. A Nation Torn AsunderWhen Angola finally broke free from centuries…
