Hostelling – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingNovember 12, 2018January 1, 2019

Wandering the Faroe Islands – The Land Born of the Mist

Never let anyone tell you that the Faroe Islands are the same as Iceland, Norway or Scotland. They're a unique destination with its own raw drama that is unlike anything I've had the delight of explor…

BackpackingOctober 10, 2018January 1, 2019

Very Specific Tips for Protecting Yourself During Your Car Rental

It's only within the last couple of years that I've actively started renting cars. This was, in part, due to a general f…

BackpackingJuly 15, 2018

Re-Discovering Sicily – The Island in Bloom

It had been more than 20 years since the last time I'd been to Sicily. My expectations anticipated something entirely di…

BackpackingJune 19, 2018June 19, 2018

Poppies in Provence

As we wound through backroads lined by vineyards, rolling fields and a sea of poppies in peak bloom I captured a mixture…

BackpackingJuly 26, 2017July 26, 2017

Slovenia: One of Europe’s Greatest Secrets

I've discovered a new favorite destination in Europe and it was a total surprise. I didn't expect it. In fact, I didn…

AsiaApril 2, 2017April 2, 2017

Cost Breakdown: An 8 Day Trip to Beijing and Xian

Just did the post-mortem on the total cost for David and I's 8 days in China. This is a quick one and since it was cash-only on the ground is easier to tally up than many of my other recent trips whic…