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Human InteractionsNovember 6, 2009October 26, 2011

Reflecting on Ignite Phoenix

I had the pleasure of sharing the stage this past Tuesday with 16 incredible presenters. Together, we all overcame our fear of the stage, of the spotlight and of failure to ascend one of the valley's largest soap boxes for 300 seconds. During the course of our 5 minute presentations we battled…

Human InteractionsNovember 2, 2009October 26, 2011

From Ballroom to Boardroom – Ignite Phoenix 5

Hello friends! First and foremost thank you for allowing me to share my passion for Ballroom dancing! I've put this post together as a follow up to my Ignite Phoenix 5 Presentation in order to share more information…

Human InteractionsOctober 14, 2009October 1, 2012

Stand As One for the Future – Blog Action Day 2009

In honor of Blog Action Day 2009 VirtualWayfarer is joining thousands of blogs throughout the world as we stand as one against climate change. In place of a written post I've put the following video together. Please…

Human InteractionsOctober 14, 2009October 26, 2011

Ignite Phoenix 5

I'm very excited to announce that I will be speaking at Ignite Phoenix #5. I've been a huge fan of the Ignite series since I discovered it just under a year ago. It embodies a somewhat random, haphazard pursuit of k…

BackpackingMay 15, 2009May 20, 2011

Traveler’s 101 – The Complete Travel Tip Post

**Please be advised that an updated version of this list is available on VirtualWayfarer's new sister site http://ultimatepackinglist.com. In addition to a more comprehensive list, the site features additional travel…

Human InteractionsApril 21, 2009April 14, 2011

How Would The Modern University Educate Plato?

Since the late 1770s education has made significant advances. Matching the revolutionary changes that occurred as a result of the Industrial Revolution, education for the masses has become commonplace in industrialized nations. The United States in particular has seen fantastic improvements in i…

BackpackingFebruary 24, 2009February 25, 2009

Granada Part III – Hostels, Cities and Adventures

Groggy, but feeling thoroughly refreshed, I awoke to the rustle of bags as two new arrivals settled into their bunks. Glad to be awake I hopped out of bed, wobbled a bit and then stepped through the door from my hoste…

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 sn…

Human InteractionsJanuary 20, 2009October 1, 2012

January 20th 2009 – Today Was A Good Day

Today is January 20th, 2009 and it was a good day. It was one of those days that stands out in your memory as history marches forward. As the paintbrush of time colors in the tapestry of life, what once struck us as …

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…