Travel – Page 46 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingMarch 24, 2010March 24, 2010

A Possible Origin for the Scylla and Charybdis Myth

There is an ancient Greek Myth that recounts the existence of two terrible sea monsters. The ancient stories tell a tale which describes the narrow straight in which these two monsters dwelt. One was possessed of a great maw through which it would take great gulps of water, sucking in anything an…

BackpackingMarch 19, 2010March 9, 2011

Traveling the Lonely Planet Trail

It's not something widely mentioned. However, get a few travelers gathered around a fire or in a circle at the hostel bar, and you'll start to hear it talked about: the surprising regularity at which travelers run int…

BackpackingMarch 17, 2010October 11, 2011

The Island-City of Flores in Guatemala

The city of Flores is an unusually picturesque city. Situated on a small island in the middle of lake Peten Itza, Flores is connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway. The causeway connects Flores to the two surro…

BackpackingMarch 12, 2010October 1, 2012

The Mayan Ruins of Tikal

Hundreds of years ago a booming civilization fought its way to become a major empire with massive architectural achievements, sprawling cities, and a stunning system of roadways hacked through the lush jungle underbrus…

BackpackingMarch 8, 2010March 9, 2011

My Introduction to the Colectivo

The time came to say goodbye to San Ignacio and the amazing adventures it held. With slightly damp shoes, a spring in my step, and my two backpacks resting on my shoulders I made my way towards the central square. …

TravelMarch 6, 2010May 20, 2011

The Arizona Travel Tweetup – In Review!

Howdy all! Just got back from Tempe and the Xtreme Bean where I had the pleasure of kicking off the first Arizona Travel Tweetup. I'm thrilled to say that despite busy March schedules we had a better than expected turnout - offering the opportunity to lay the ground work for a better organized Ar…

BackpackingMarch 4, 2010March 9, 2011

Tallying up the Cost: How I Afford to Travel

No matter who you are one of the biggest obstacles and considerations when planning a trip is cost. Out of all of the reasons regularly given for why people "can't" travel, cost is the one I've found to be the most co…

BackpackingMarch 2, 2010March 9, 2011

The City of San Ignacio in Belize

Though the ATM Cave tour was the highlight of my trip to Western Belize, I enjoyed my time in San Ignacio. A small town which gently sprawls along a beautiful, slow moving river a brief 15 minute taxi ride from the Gu…

BackpackingFebruary 25, 2010March 9, 2011

Why I Travel – The British Isles and Central America

Today's post is short and simple. The video above showcases brief clips from my two major trips in 2009 and includes footage from Ireland, Scotland, Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. Sit back, dim the lights, and enjoy!…

BackpackingFebruary 16, 2010March 9, 2011

Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) – The Sacrificial Caves

**This is the 2nd part of a two-part series covering the Actun Tunichil Munkal Cave tour. Don't miss part one [here]*** Actun Tunichil Muknal I hate to see things like that happen, but was immensely relieved - as…