Coming to Albania, or, The 100 Year Independence Celebration
I’m singing the title of this blog post in my head to the tune of James Brown’s “Living in America”, which is two layers relevant, since my friends, who live…
Why are Blogs all Pictures Now, or, How Many Pics of My Shoes Are Required?
My first blog was a result of being forced onto MySpace in December of 2005, when I was living in Japan. I say forced without really meaning it, but it’s…
When You Have a Visa and Your Partner Doesn’t
We were never 100% sure that Bobby would be able to secure a residency visa, but we had logical reasons to be fairly confident. I was working in the country,…
From Hand Drawn Comics to Undisclosed Lice: The Good, the Weird, and the Ugly of Couchsurfing Experiences
My favorite form of travel magic is stumbling into finding fantastic people with whom to share the experience of living and working overseas, or traveling for an extended amount of…
Tirana to Saranda Part 2: A Road Trip in the Sky, Following the Sea
If you’re interested in self-driving the old coastal road in Albania, this is a firsthand account of renting a car and driving from Tirana to Saranda with a stop in…
Tirana to Saranda Road Trip Part 1: Security Comes Cheap in Vlore at the Classroom Hotel
As a teacher, I’m beginning to realize that as much as I loved school vacations as a student, I appreciate them so much more now that I’m on the other…
