Hosteling – Page 32 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingJanuary 26, 2009October 1, 2012

Cadiz Part III

Clean, refreshed and ready for a full evening I lazily drifted from my room to the common area after a hearty nap. There, I checked my e-mail, chatted with the other hostel goers and then decided to set out for a snack. After a leisurely walk exploring the narrow, winding streets around the ho…

BackpackingJanuary 17, 2009March 9, 2011

Cadiz Part II

After the previous night's sushi and tapas I started the following day with plans to take things easy. The combination of an old injury, hours of walking each day, cobblestone streets and nights full of dancing had don…

BackpackingDecember 28, 2008January 9, 2009

Sevilla Part III and Cadiz Part I

After my little adventure in the local dive, I set out once again through the warren of twisting, winding streets. My destination was south, past the Cathedral and into new territory marked on my map by large stret…

BackpackingDecember 27, 2008March 9, 2011

Sevilla – Part II

The following day I was up and ready to explore by noon. After a quick errand on the computer I connected with a buddy I'd met in Madrid and ran into in Sevilla. We elected to set off together and explore the city. With…

BackpackingDecember 26, 2008December 26, 2008

Sevilla – Part I

Christmas has made writing the last few days extremely difficult. Everyone has been engaged in one giant festival here in Cadiz with stores running odd hours, people everywhere, and lots of fun adventures to be had. As I…

BackpackingDecember 22, 2008December 22, 2008

Madrid Part II

As time rushes by the adventure has continued to be an absolute delight. After finishing my last post I set out into the city. In usual form I was more focused on the voyage than the destination. With my map stashed in my back pocket I picked a direction and began to roam. Through small alleyways, a…

BackpackingDecember 18, 2008December 18, 2008

Spain – The First 48 Hours

As I begin my first full day in Spain there is already so much to share that I´m eager to put it down while it is still vivid in my memory. It´s about 11:00AM. As I upload several videos I´m typing away on a sticky keybo…

BackpackingDecember 16, 2008December 19, 2008

Spainward Bound!

Hello friends! It's 1:05 AM Tuesday the 16th of December and a few brief hours from now another adventure is about to begin. My ticket is booked, my plans double checked, my bags packed, my shoes dusted off. Now …

BackpackingDecember 11, 2008May 14, 2012

Travel Tip – International Credit Card Fees

It's something you don't hear talked about regularly. One of those little surprises that the diligent and thorough will discover after returning from an international trip as they pore over their credit card statement…

BackpackingDecember 7, 2008October 1, 2012

The Phoenix Zoo Trip Number Two!

This past weekend I felt the urge to once again make the trek across the valley to the Phoenix Public Zoo. Though mainly there to see how well I would be able to blend in with the wild life I decided to take along a …