The tight, dark space was inviting despite the vague aura of mystery, bordering on danger, that bled forth. Moist, hot, air carried the hint of an aroma that confounded description. Why was I consider…
Let’s be honest; when I said I was going to spend a month or two sitting still in a boat, writing, reflecting, and planning for my future, we all knew I was full of shit. I’m far too easil…
Remember when I was in Edinburgh and I fucking loved Edinburgh? I think that was the first place I’ve been to that, while still a functioning city, really seemed to bring its history alive. TheÂ…
I’m Russ, a 38 year-old Canadian sailor and storyteller. I quit a suit-and-tie job in early 2016 to travel the world. Without a mortgage or kids to keep me in line, I wasn’t sure why I was waking up every day and putting on pants and shoes.
I’m a simple guy – I like boats and trains and beers and maps – and I’m not chasing anything while I travel. I usually don’t know where I’ll be in a week, and that’s just the way I like it.
My travels to date have led me down through Mexico to Panama, then across the Pacific on a small boat and onward to Tahiti. Â From there I flew to Japan (for three amazing months) and then to Thailand. Â
Earlier this year I sailed from Miami to Puerto Rico on a 44′ boat with a crazy crew, then I flew to Dublin, hopped over to Edinburgh, and from there took trains all the way to Shanghai (15,000 km!). Â From there I returned to Japan to live on a sailboat and write…
