Backpacking – Page 31 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingDecember 15, 2009October 26, 2011

The Packing Video – Belize and Mexico in December

***Update as of 1/13/09 I have returned to the states and will be doing a re-cap. The above list needs significant commentary as I overpacked/packed for a climate that was far colder than what I encountered. Things like the polos and wool socks should be avoided*** My anticipation is p…

BackpackingDecember 4, 2009

Personalize Your Travel Photography

Even the most experienced travel photographers make a simple mistake. It has nothing to do with the quality of the photos they take, is independent of the quality of their camera, and has little to do with compositio…

BackpackingNovember 23, 2009

I Gave In – I’m Now On flickr

After years of pressure from friends I've finally upgraded to flickr pro and begun uploading select photographs from my trips. So far there are a few shots from Ireland and the Scottish Highlands up. More to come s…

BackpackingAugust 26, 2009October 25, 2011

Scotland’s Northern Coast

After our brief photo and bathroom stop it was back into the bus. Energized by the damp crispness in the air we wound through stunning countryside cloaked in rolling wisp like clouds and decorated by the rich, green la…

BackpackingAugust 6, 2009October 26, 2011

Off The Beaten Path: Exploring Scotland’s Far North

After a wonderful evening I awoke the next morning feeling rested and rejuvenated. Unfortunately, my brother and I had ended up in different rooms within the hostel - which left me disconnected from his watch and any i…

BackpackingAugust 6, 2009August 6, 2009

A World of Inspiration – July Guest Post

Now that I'm back stateside and getting caught up on things - I wanted to share with you a guest post that I wrote for the travel blog VelvetEscape.com. Keith, the blog's author approached me about participating in their "World of Inspiration" series. Each week VelvetEscape posts a new blog pos…

BackpackingJuly 31, 2009March 9, 2011

So Began A Highland Adventure

The following morning we dragged ourselves out of bed at what seemed like the crack of dawn. We had about a mile's walk to get to the Wild in Scotland office - which was located about halfway up the Royal Mile - befor…

BackpackingJuly 30, 2009March 9, 2011

Naked Old Men, Edinburgh and Harry Potter

Though I hate to start a post off with stories of naked old men, I'm afraid that's how today's story begins. It was early, about 8:30AM. Nate was still asleep. The rustling in the room, and sound of the door click…

BackpackingJuly 26, 2009July 13, 2011

Scotland Part I – Edinburgh’s Streets

After spending our evening in Dublin out and about, enjoying the area and local nightlife, Nate and I spent the morning getting caught up and preparing for our flight to Scotland. We printed our boarding passes and fig…

BackpackingJuly 17, 2009March 9, 2011

Dublin Part III

Still slightly drowsy, we rubbed sleep from our eyes and made our way downstairs. Tossed a few hamburger-like patties in the microwave for breakfast and said our good-mornings. After recharging cameras, writing a few …