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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…

BackpackingJuly 2, 2010March 9, 2011

24 Hours in Dublin

My adventure began at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. I arrived a few hours early preparing for the possibility of long lines and delays. I shouldn't have worried. The Phoenix Airport is not only one o…

BackpackingJune 16, 2010March 9, 2011

Martian Landscapes, Barren Desert and Old Bridges

When I left you last I'd just wrapped up a delightful evening exploring Flagstaff and begun my first American Hostel experience. The following morning I woke up early, washed up and made a quick call to connect with N…

BackpackingJune 2, 2010March 9, 2011

My First US Hostel, New Friends and Flagstaff Arizona

I've made no secret of my general lack of passion for the desert so this series of posts will no doubt surprise some of you. Based out of Scottsdale, AZ most of the year, I don't do a lot of hiking and seldom write po…

BackpackingApril 23, 2010June 13, 2014

The Ruins of Chichen Itza and A Grand Cenote

Over a thousand years ago Mayan engineers laid down the plans for a mighty undertaking. One that required precision, patience, insane amounts of manpower, and a shocking scientific knowledge about the world, solar sys…

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 the next 10 hours, and had to sleep with my camera. Why the odd bedfellow? In the…

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. …

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…