Central America – VirtualWayfarer

AfricaNovember 4, 2017November 4, 2017

Introducing Practical Curiosity: The Guide to Life, Love & Travel

If you've noticed that things have been a bit quiet around here of late, I'm thrilled to share with you the reason why. Needless to say, I'm incredibly excited and cannot wait to get your feedback on…

AfricaMarch 28, 2016

Solo Travel, Sexual Assault and the Conversation We’re Not Having

Among independent travelers under 35, a majority of those taking to the road are women. This often surprises people beca…

BackpackingMarch 25, 2016April 2, 2016

Turning 31 – Reflections on Confidence and Relationships

Over the past few years a tradition of sorts has arisen. To celebrate my birthday, I sit down, put on my thinking cap, a…

AfricaOctober 25, 2015October 25, 2015

The Spirit of the Moment

I'm thrilled to share that VirtualWayfarer just passed 1,000,000 views on YouTube (I'm so incredibly humbled and flatter…

BackpackingFebruary 17, 2014

A Taxi Adventure Gone Right

This post kicks off a brand new series of youtube videos which I'll be posting over the next few weeks. In them I delve into my trove of travel adventures, dig out some of my favorite stories, and share them. The goal…

AfricaApril 9, 2013

Three Hundred Twelve Boot Shots, Five Years and Five Continents

A few years ago I decided that I wanted to craft a signature photo. Something that I could easily carry with me, that I could insert into photo after photo that would help humanize shots. I wanted something that could be used or done anywhere - even if I was alone in the depths of rural Argentina…

AfricaJanuary 12, 2013January 12, 2013

Crash Course Advice For Travel Photography

A huge chunk of the travel photos I see on a daily basis are horrible. Not just amateur shots from friends and strangers, but also from semi-professional travel bloggers and established travel brands. It always amazes…

BackpackingJanuary 26, 2012January 26, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Sunset in Belize

The beauty of a seaside sunset is pretty hard to beat. Especially when that sunset is from a tiny island in the middle of Central America, just off the coast of Belize. I snapped today's Friday Photo from a small woo…

BackpackingNovember 24, 2011November 24, 2011

Diving In Feet First – 36 Traveling Boot Photos From Around the World

It's Thanksgiving back home, probably my favorite holiday of the year. It's a holiday about people, about coming together, and about taking a moment to focus on all that is positive in our lives. The people, the opportu…

BackpackingOctober 26, 2011October 1, 2012

Five of My Favorite Travel Videos From Around the World

Over the last few years I have been lucky enough to travel to some pretty amazing places. A few years ago I decided that photos alone were not cutting it. So, I picked up a video camera and started shooting. It's been…