South 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…

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…

BackpackingJanuary 7, 2014January 7, 2014

Men, It Is Long Past Time to Study Abroad

Despite these massive surges in the number of students studying abroad, it turns out the majority of western exchange students are women. This has left educators and study abroad students alike asking themselves, "Wh…

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…

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 me how many photos are horribly grainy, low resolution, blurry, crooked or nons…

BackpackingFebruary 26, 2012

Awe Inspiring Argentina – A Video Blog

When I set out to explore Argentina over the course of a 21 day trip in December 2010 I was drawn by the stories I had heard of Buenos Aires. Stories of passion, romance, great food and tango dancing so sensual it woul…

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 29, 2011October 29, 2011

A Quick Metro Rant – Basic Information Everyone Seems to Have Forgotten

Photo by Stignygaard Life is full of unspoken rules. These rules can be hard to figure out if you're an outsider. Yet, when followed they tend to drastically improve the flow and efficiency of group activities. When v…

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…