


Night Watches — Of Loving and Loathing
Sometimes sailing isn’t as romantic as the movies and novels make it out be. Night watches especially bring about a plethora of emotions — loving, loathing, joy, sleepiness and boredom.

Traveling in Tirana and Berat, Albania
My first taste of Albania was riding the Lake Koman ferry, a personal introduction with not only the country but with the warm, generous, lovable Albanians. Little did I know that traveling through Tirana and Berat would drag me further under Albania’s...
Taking the Lake Koman Ferry in Albania
Sweeping bluffs and barren foothills border Lake Koman’s julep-hued waters. All is hushed across this wind-scarred basin. An occasional solitary homestead peeks from the depths of a protected inlet, but there are no roads, telephone wires or visible electric...
Working Holiday Visa in Australia
While some jobs may not be the most fulfilling, living and traveling in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa is a must-do on many backpacker’s lists.