Leaving Civilization

I recently left civilization. I was one of the last to board the plane, chasing after my rolling hand luggage … More

Nothing left to discover

I’ve always loved islands more than the mainland. They’re cut off from the world at large, leaving you feeling a … More

Angry Viennese Waiters

I love coffee houses. Let me clarify, I love coffee houses that aren’t multinational chains masquerading as desirable places for … More

President-Elect Trump and Other Near Death Experiences on Praslin

Near death experiences from the Island of pounding rain, mutant sized geckos, and President-elect Trump.

Five Years Lost, Five Years Found

Five years ago last week, I left America for a life abroad. As I was 25 when I left, this … More

Undeliverable: Tragedies of the Italian Post Office

Greek monuments litter Italy at nearly the same rate as beggars and churches, but nothing serves as an icon to … More

The Patron Saint of Vernazza

When you’re traveling on a tight budget, one of the first things to go are the train tickets… paying for … More

Pisa: An Unsatisfying Erection (all that Viagra can’t do)

If you’ve done much traveling in Southern Europe you’re probably aware that the train station is generally the worst thing … More

An Officer, not a Gentleman

After spending eight months in Polignano a Mare, a pearl of a city buried deep in Italy’s heel, a combination … More