Alex Berger – Page 29 – VirtualWayfarer

AsiaAugust 24, 2012September 4, 2012

The Tallest Building in the World – Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo

Located in the heart of a brutal, nearly inhospitable desert is a shining oasis of water, steel and light. It's a place full of wonders...tributes to all that man can accomplish, build and create. Beyond the indoor ski slopes, ice rinks, and aquariums there's one feat in particular that quite …

BackpackingAugust 6, 2012June 29, 2012

Tight Places – Fear

Fear gripped me. My teeth ground against each other. This wasn't an old friend, it was something new. My feet kicked at thin air desperately. I moved half an inch. Sweat beaded on my forehead, collecting dust and then …

BackpackingJuly 30, 2012July 2, 2012

36 Hours in Bologna Isn’t Nearly Enough

"Hi Mom and Dad, I ended up taking a quick detour before returning to Copenhagen. I hope all is wel-wait, what?" "You studied in Bologna? I thought you did your semesters abroad in Sienna?" "Really? Both!? Wow!…

BackpackingJuly 23, 2012July 2, 2012

Tales of Narnia, or Should I Say Narni?

Roused from our beds by the golden rays of the Umbrian sun we began what would round out our two and a half-day adventure through Umbria. Slowly rubbing the last traces of sleep from my eyes I found myself once again s…

TravelJuly 20, 2012May 26, 2012

Perito Moreno Waterfalls – Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo

I love hiking near water. I'm not sure if that love stems from early childhood when I was imprinted with wonderful memories while hiking along snow-melt fed streams in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, or results fr…

BackpackingJuly 16, 2012July 1, 2012

Glorious Sunsets Combined With Delightful Fish, Fowl and Truffles

Following a wonderful walking tour of Orvieto we found ourselves checking into la Penisola country resort and restaurant. The resort is situated on a small peninsula along the shore of Lake Corbara in the heart of Umbria. It is located about halfway between Todi and Orvieto. A wonderful place to r…

Friday Photo GalleryJuly 13, 2012June 22, 2012

A Hungarian Stairway To Heaven – Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo

I'll confess, I can be pretty lazy. On more than one occasion I've looked at a long, winding flight of steps...let out an "oof" and sat down with that, "I'll see you when you get back" look on my face. I find this to…

BackpackingJuly 9, 2012April 26, 2013

The Fortress City – Orvieto, Umbria, Italy

My shoulders drifted forward slightly then slammed back into the padded bus seat as our forward momentum temporarily slowed and the driver slipped the bus into gear. We were crawling up a steep, winding road towards t…

Friday Photo GalleryJuly 6, 2012May 26, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Royal Gardens in Denmark

Located in the heart of the Danish city of Hillerød, the Frederiksborg Palatial complex and gardens offer a wonderful place to relax on a sunny Danish day. I strongly suggest enjoying a delicious ice cream or afternoo…

BackpackingJuly 2, 2012July 1, 2012

An Amazing Meal and Delightful Stroll in Baschi

During my time in Umbria I had the opportunity to enjoy a number of absolutely fantastic meals. The local tourism board wined me and dined me until I was bursting and could barely move. Needless to say it was a grea…