There are places in the world where beauty gently taps you on the shoulder. And then there’s Montenegro, where it slaps you across the face and says LOOK AT ME! We’ve been sailing this coastline for a few days now, and still – every headland, every shimmering bay, every ridiculously picturesque beach club perched on a...
Today was all about coasting – and not just in the sailing sense. With 7-10 knots of wind gently nudging us along on a broad reach, Kora stretched her sails and glided through a modest 3 ft swell. It was just 20 NM, but enough to remind us of the rhythm of the sea...
We took a short 16 NM sail up the coast to Becici, near Budva – an easy run that wound past a string of beach clubs, bustling waterfronts, and spectacular rocky cliffs jutting out into the Adriatic. The coastline here is dramatic and full of life, with each curve revealing another hidden cove or sun-drenched resort. From...
Arrival in a new country is rarely seamless – but seldom this amusing either. We made our approach into Bar, Montenegro, full of good intentions: top off the fuel, tie up, check in, relax. But the fuel dock had other plans – they were refueling themselves. Politely but firmly waved away, we rerouted to our...
Backing up just a bit in my blogging to Reggio Calabria (my last post made on July 22) – to capture a particularly intense and purposeful stretch of our journey… After seven weeks of coastal wanderings and leisurely sails, we kicked things up a notch on July 21, departing Reggio Calabria with a mission:...
Well, it’s happening – we’re watching our Schengen days tick down. For those unfamiliar, travelers from non-EU countries, like us, are limited to 90 days in any 180-day period within the Schengen Zone, which encompasses most of Europe. And as much as we’d love to linger in every coastal village and cliffside harbor, the clock is ticking,...
After a whirlwind city detour, we were back where we belong – on Kora, and on the sea. Landing in Lamezia just before 11am, we quickly shifted gears. Karen dashed off to restock provisions while Doug handled marina checkout. A little after noon, we had left the dock and were already slicing through the...
Our Mediterranean voyage may be the star of this summer; however, our short detour to Berlin gave us a few days that were just as unforgettable – an intense, emotional, and inspiring interlude that reminded us why travel is so powerful. We flew in for a whirlwind 3-day visit to support Australia’s Women’s Volleyball...
As our trip literally “sails” to an end, everyone in the family has been reflecting on our journey across the Mediterranean thus far and is sad that this episode of our trip is coming to a close, feeling as though ‘The End Is Near’. That’s one of the chapters in Vacation Under The Volcano, Book...
Choosing where to go in Italy is a beautiful problem. With hundreds of hilltop villages, UNESCO wonders, and breathtaking coastlines, the options can feel endless. Tropea had popped up more than once on social media – often described as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy for its dramatic cliffside setting, historic old...
