Guatemala – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingFebruary 17, 2014

A Taxi Adventure Gone Right

This post kicks off a brand new series of youtube videos which I'll be posting over the next few weeks. In them I delve into my trove of travel adventures, dig out some of my favorite stories, and share them. The goal? To keep the stories short and to tell them in a fashion similar to how I'd te…

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 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…

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…

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 …

BackpackingMay 7, 2010March 9, 2011

This Beautiful World: 30 of My Favorite Travel Photos

The following are 30 of my favorite travel photos. Shots were taken on PowerShot G series cameras (G6, or G11). All are my original photos. Please do not re-produce them without my consent. You can view more of my photography on flickr. 1. Playa del Carmen, Mexico - Canon G11 2. Scottish Hi…

BackpackingApril 8, 2010March 9, 2011

Three Countries in 10 hours and New Years Celebrations

I didn't sleep well. I was nervous. It was sometime around 4AM in the twilight hours of the last day of 2009. I had an early bus to catch, was traveling on a holiday, would spend time in 3 different countries over th…

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. …