OK so I seriously don't know what I'm doing anymore. When I travel on my own I'm fine but travelling with someone whom I thought would be alright since they have travelled everwhere for over 20 years it would be alright. But no not really because get this, we are leaving in less than 2 weeks but still do not have tickets. He tells me a few days ago that I'd probably need a Visa if I want to stay more than 3 months. Told him I already know that but I couldn't apply until I had my ticket and travel insurance sorted! Obviously he doesn't listen to what I say and keeps changing his mind about things so I'm pretty much screwed because I can't stay in the Schengen region for more than 90 days. Fingers crossed he's still taking me to London for a short time at least but we won't know til we get there as it depends on his friends. But I'm also looking into where I can go in Balkan countries to avoid being kicked out after 90 days. It's going to be summer so everyone will be running to the beach. I've seen places on TV and online that look beautiful so might be nice to explore although I'm kind of shitting myself about being on my own. As quite a few of you know *cough* *woxys */cough* even with specific directions I still manage to get myself lost!
So besides my wonderful friend *Denneris who else lives in Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia? Give me suggestions on decent and safe places in your countries to visit and stay and I'll take a look. It's kind of exciting to be able to explore more countries

So basically I'm going to Europe but don't know where I'm going or when past that it's so up in the air!

Also don't forget if you want to see some photos that are up before they are posted to DA just go to my FB fan page here--> [link]



Do you work at the zoo and/or with animals?

No, I don't work at the zoo or with animals. I just happen to live very close to the zoo so go there a fair bit.
I work in a call centre, very boring T_T Although currently now I am at the head office for the company I work for so all is good right now

How did you get to pet all those animals?

When I go on holidays, some zoos offer programs where you can do these things but it costs money. With the big cats, a few hundred dollars. The photos with the koala, snake and baby gator for example, were $15 or so at Australia Zoo, they just take your photo

Can I use your artwork in one of my creations?

Please ask first! Don't assume I will just say yes. I am less inclined to do so or will get annoyed if you just say you are taking my work for your purposes.
I don't bite, depending what it is, I will more than likely allow it and maybe even flattered that you would like to use my work for a ref

If you agree to me using your work, what do you ask for in return?

All I ask for is some credit and recognition, so link back where you got it from and of course a link to your finished product as I would love to see your work

If I have created a drawing/painting etc referenced off of your work, can I sell it?

This is a good question I got asked. I figure if it is something like pencil work, watercolour, oil painting, charcoal etc, then it is your work. I wouldn't have a problem with you selling it as a print or the original as you put the effort into it, I just gave some help
If it's a banner or poster where you have just put my work onto it, then no, I wouldn't like that very much.

Do you have any tips for taking photos?

Yes I've written an article for beginners on how to do zoo photography. You can see the article here --> [link]



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Take care
~TVD