Friends – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingApril 26, 2016

Your Friends Support You, But They Still Won’t Consume Your Content

If you're my friend and a creative the reality is that I probably don't listen to your music, haven't read your book, am not regularly reading your blog and probably haven't subscribed to your podcast…

BackpackingNovember 30, 2011July 26, 2013

The Incredible Power of Social Networks Illustrated By Studying, Living and Travelling Abroad

Housing in Copenhagen When I signed the agreement and notified the University of Copenhagen that I was headed to Denmark I assumed I'd face a lot of challenges upon arrival. Things like visa issues, language barr…

BackpackingAugust 8, 2011

Preparing for a Trip? Make Sure You Facebook Your Destination!

By now you may be familiar with sites like Couchsurfing, AirBnB, Global Freeloaders, and Hospitality Club. Those of you who are more aggressive social media users also probably leverage Facebook on a daily basis to he…

BackpackingDecember 13, 2010

It’s Good to Have Friends

As you've probably noticed if you've been reading my Scandinavia trip posts, it was one heck of an adventure. One filled with great food, amazing natural scenery, beautiful cities, fantastic cultures, and wonderful pe…

Tips & TricksOctober 20, 2010October 20, 2010

Your Facebook “Live” Newsfeed is Only Showing 250 Friend’s Updates. Here’s how to fix it.

If you're a moderately active Facebook user and have over 250 friends you may have noticed that the "Most Recent" newsfeed seems to omit things. For my part, it's a conversation I've had a number of different times wi…

BackpackingJuly 8, 2010March 9, 2011

Oslo Norway – Vikings, Embassies and Old Friends

The ride to the airport was uneventful. For 6 Euro, a shuttle service picked me up at my hostel proving the anxiety that I'd had over catching an early morning bus on a quiet Sunday unnecessary. As the shuttle meandered its way through Dublin I noted how empty the streets were. After a full we…