Texan’s Legendary Surf Saga
Secret Escapes Through the Ghost Stations of Divided Berlin This amusing story recounts the chaotic beginnings of a lifelong passion. What starts as a clumsy attempt at learning to windsurf in Croatia involves the purchase of a heavy HiFly 343 “tank,” a sketchy transport in an open Chevrolet Camaro, and a turbulent, unforgettable dry run […]
The Thrill of the Border
Secret Escapes Through the Ghost Stations of Divided Berlin When I think back to Berlin in the 1970s, I can still feel that very special, oppressive air. It was a city that pulsed, that seethed—and that was torn into two completely different worlds by a merciless wall of concrete and barbed wire. Home / Stories […]
The Makaha weekend
The Weekend in Makaha – Hawaii 2004 A supposedly friendly invitation to a weekend in Makaha Hawaii adventure, reveals its true motives amidst barking dogs, an illegal poker game, and a brazen real estate pitch. But the real danger lies offshore, where a relaxing swim in the legendary surf nearly turns fatal. Battling towering waves […]
Breath of Death – The final ride
The final ride From the sunlit, turtle-filled waves of Waikiki to a nostalgic reunion in Kailua, a perfect day in paradise takes a terrifying turn into a Hawaii near death experience. Racing through the pitch-black streets to catch the final bus home, a sudden plunge into an unseen gap sends Mischko hurtling toward oncoming traffic—sparking […]
Breath of Death – The hit and run
A Blessing in Disguise in Hawaii A routine bike ride to a Hawaiian hardware store turns into a terrifying Hawaii hit and run story when an impatient driver strikes and flees the scene. But a surprising reunion among the store aisles reveals the driver’s desperate secret, turning a shocking hit-and-run into an unexpected moment of […]
Christmas Tree Pass
The “secret” of Christmas Tree Pass What begins as a routine trip to the airport takes a thrilling turn when an unexpected rental car upgrade leads to a true Nevada desert adventure deep into the wild. Trading the smooth asphalt for treacherous, sandy mountain passes, they journey through the ancient Grapevine Canyon and bravely navigate […]
Our first flght to USA
Our first flight to USA Fleeing the looming shadows of war in Europe, a spontaneous choice lands two travelers amidst the neon-lit glamour of Hollywood before they finally touch down in the tropical paradise of Hawaii. After a disastrous, tension-filled detour to Maui threatens to derail their dream, a moonlit drive through Oahu’s dark pineapple […]
Vancouver Casino
Vancouver Casino – Canada day From the scorching sun of Pearl City to the crisp, northern winds of Richmond, an unexpected gesture of immigrant solidarity sets the stage for a dramatic Vancouver casino story and a miraculous one-cent jackpot. Home / Stories Chapter I Chapter II Chapter III Chapter IV Chapter V Chapter VI Chapter […]
Four hotels in three hours – Vancouver
Four hotels in three hours – Vancouver A grueling Vancouver travel story from the chaotic border checkpoints of Canada through a nightmare of musty accommodations, leading into the high-stakes world of Calgary casinos and an unforgettable midnight gamble. Home / Stories Chapter I Chapter II Chapter III Chapter IV Chapter V Chapter VI Chapter VII […]
Breath of Death New
The Hawaiian rainstorm A frustrating attempt at building an Ikea-style chair turns into an impulsive midnight ride to Walmart to exchange a faulty leg. But the journey back quickly spirals into chaos when a sudden Hawaiian rainstorm plunges the streets of Pearl City into total darkness. Riding blind through torrential rain and a completely flooded […]