Europe – Page 17 – VirtualWayfarer

TravelJuly 20, 2012May 26, 2012

Perito Moreno Waterfalls – Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo

I love hiking near water. I'm not sure if that love stems from early childhood when I was imprinted with wonderful memories while hiking along snow-melt fed streams in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, or results from having spent the majority of my life in the dry, dust-filled deserts of South…

BackpackingJuly 16, 2012July 1, 2012

Glorious Sunsets Combined With Delightful Fish, Fowl and Truffles

Following a wonderful walking tour of Orvieto we found ourselves checking into la Penisola country resort and restaurant. The resort is situated on a small peninsula along the shore of Lake Corbara in the heart of Umbr…

Friday Photo GalleryJuly 13, 2012June 22, 2012

A Hungarian Stairway To Heaven – Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo

I'll confess, I can be pretty lazy. On more than one occasion I've looked at a long, winding flight of steps...let out an "oof" and sat down with that, "I'll see you when you get back" look on my face. I find this to…

BackpackingJuly 9, 2012April 26, 2013

The Fortress City – Orvieto, Umbria, Italy

My shoulders drifted forward slightly then slammed back into the padded bus seat as our forward momentum temporarily slowed and the driver slipped the bus into gear. We were crawling up a steep, winding road towards t…

Friday Photo GalleryJuly 6, 2012May 26, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Royal Gardens in Denmark

Located in the heart of the Danish city of Hillerød, the Frederiksborg Palatial complex and gardens offer a wonderful place to relax on a sunny Danish day. I strongly suggest enjoying a delicious ice cream or afternoo…

BackpackingJuly 2, 2012July 1, 2012

An Amazing Meal and Delightful Stroll in Baschi

During my time in Umbria I had the opportunity to enjoy a number of absolutely fantastic meals. The local tourism board wined me and dined me until I was bursting and could barely move. Needless to say it was a great chance to engage with Italian food in a way I had not previously experienced.…

Friday Photo GalleryJune 29, 2012

Scottish Museum at Night – Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo

Late on a crisp Scottish summer evening I set out to explore the capital city of Edinburgh. As I wandered the city's storied streets I eventually found myself standing before a beautifully lit Museum. The museum is bui…

AfricaJune 27, 2012

Trip Update: Off to Africa and Back Through Europe

Ack! Where's this week's Ask Alex? In light of my impending departure early next week I've opted to swap out this week's Q&A with a quick update about what I'll be doing for the next month and a half. Needless to…

Friday Photo GalleryJune 22, 2012June 22, 2012

A Wheelbarrow Full of Flowers – Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo

I captured this photo just before sunset along a side street in the Italian town of Assisi which is located on a small mountain amidst the rolling fields of the rich Italian countryside. The winding streets of Assisi …

BackpackingJune 18, 2012June 13, 2012

10 Steps for Mastering the Art of Olive Oil Tasting

Wine tasting has become an integral part of travel and recreational culture. It is something most of us hunger to enjoy and which offers a complex set of fixed and casual rules and norms which can be more than a littl…