Emigrating from Ireland to Canada as the youngest, constant upheaval led to an adventurous spirit. Unravelling the earth's geology in the Arctic before moving to Vienna, 
Peter took his young family to the Balkans for 7 years in 2001. A roadside gun encounter inspired his travelogue / thriller, That Weekend in Albania.
Spanish fieldwork in Basque country sparked a Franco-era romance mystery: Return to Pamplona . Ukraine (2018-20)  raised questions about belonging. Whar Ya Frum?  a memoir 
of Irish / Canadian identity, will be published late Oct 2026.
Currently writing about Cold War experiences before 11 years in Eastern Europe 'out of my comfort zone'. The author remains a frequent and observant traveler.