Travel Tips – Page 13 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingJanuary 11, 2011March 9, 2011

Tallying Up The Cost: 21 Days In Argentina

What does a breakneck, budget conscious, adventure trip through Argentina cost? Here's the financial break down from my recently completed 21 day trip. These figures cover all of my direct trip expenses (they don't include equipment I already had such as shoes and a backpack). Travel period: Dece…

BackpackingDecember 17, 2010January 20, 2019

Packing List for Argentina – 21 Day Backpacking and Hostel Trip

The following is my packing list for a 21 day backpacking trip through Argentina in December and early January. The video goes through each item I'll be taking and highlights how and why I decided to take it. This packi…

BackpackingOctober 20, 2010March 14, 2012

Frequent Flyer Credit Card Whoes

**UPDATE** - While still frustrated by the experience I had, I recently decided to give FF programs another go. While I have continued to face frustrations with the process, booking and usage of my points, there is va…

BackpackingOctober 19, 2010

Announcing Travel Answers – My Latest Project!

As many of you are aware in addition to blogging about my personal travel experiences, musings and adventures here on VirtualWayfarer I have a long standing commitment to helping my fellow travelers as they prepare for…

BackpackingSeptember 22, 2010September 22, 2010

VirtualWayfarer and Alex Berger In The News

Howdy all. Three exciting updates to share with you all. So far September has been a great month and included several exciting events! The first of which is that the above photo which I shot in Belize back in Dece…

BackpackingAugust 7, 2010August 7, 2010

Post Arizona Travel Tweetup Wrapup

[caption id="attachment_1058" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="(From Left to Right: Kerri, Toni, Patricia, Alex, Jackie)"][/caption] We just wrapped up the 2nd Arizona Travel Tweetup and I'm thrilled to say it was an absolute blast. We added three new faces to the group and spent a coupl…

BackpackingAugust 6, 2010March 9, 2011

Hiking Preikestolen The “Preacher’s Pulpit” in Norway

For years I'd seen photos of a stunning rock cliff face that leaned out over a massive fjord. The sheer majesty of the formation and the presence it conveyed - even in photos - captivated me. I knew at some point I'd…

BackpackingJune 25, 2010March 9, 2011

Scandinavia Bound – Packing and Trip Prep

Hello friends! As I gear up and prepare to start my next adventure later today, I've assembled a few tips and tricks for those of you who may be considering making a similar trip. I'll be spending the next 18 days …

BackpackingMay 11, 2010May 11, 2010

20 Days in Central America for less than $2,500

One of the most common questions I receive from friends and readers alike is how do you afford it? The assumption is that a 16-20 day trip abroad must be terribly expensive. People commonly expect the trip expense to …

BackpackingApril 27, 2010April 27, 2010

Two New Must Visit Websites for Travelers

Hello friends! It is my pleasure to officially announce the launch of two of my latest projects. Many of you are no doubt aware that I currently run the UPL: http://ultimatepackinglist.com. A website I created to ser…