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BackpackingJanuary 10, 2011March 9, 2011

Welcome to Argentina, Hello Buenos Aires!

The final leg of my flight from Phoenix to Buenos Aires stretched from Florida, across Cuba and then down to Buenos Aires. During the flight, I had the pleasure of sitting next to an expat who was returning to Argentina for the first time in over 20 years. As the hours ticked by he shared storie…

BackpackingDecember 17, 2010January 20, 2019

Packing List for Argentina – 21 Day Backpacking and Hostel Trip

The following is my packing list for a 21 day backpacking trip through Argentina in December and early January. The video goes through each item I'll be taking and highlights how and why I decided to take it. This packi…

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…

BackpackingDecember 9, 2010March 9, 2011

No Humbug in Hamburg – A Day Spent Exploring!

My hostel in Hamburg was a massive sprawling multi-story building that was clean and bustling with travelers. The rooms were a nice mixture of built in bunks and free standing beds. Unfortunately, the place was poorly…

BackpackingDecember 7, 2010March 9, 2011

Goodbye Denmark, Hello Germany

My final day in Copenhagen was a brief one. After a fantastic night spent exploring the city's nightlife with Kevan and a few girls from the hostel I downed a hearty breakfast, showered, read for a while and then stru…

BackpackingNovember 22, 2010March 9, 2011

The Day I Fell In Love With Copenhagen

The day started off well. After an absolutely fantastic evening out on the town, during which my friend Kevan introduced me to Danish nightlife I rolled out of bed and headed to the common area. There I ate breakfast, changed and then set out to meet Kevan at the nearby 7-11. Yep, that's right. I…

BackpackingNovember 19, 2010March 9, 2011

Goodbye Norway, Hello Denmark!

Excited for the next leg of my adventure I woke up with a spring to my step. It was cold and rainy, but given my mood, I found it more invigorating than anything. I'd picked up a cheap youth ticket for 693 NOK (about …

BackpackingNovember 18, 2010March 9, 2011

Bergen, A Scenic Seafood Picnic and Local Fjords

Still a bit giddy (silly but true) after the previous day's spectacular adventure on the Flam Railway and through the Nærøyfjord I opted to spend my final day in Bergen and the nearby fjords. After a relatively late st…

BackpackingNovember 9, 2010March 9, 2011

Norway’s Pristine Fjords, Waterfalls and Mountains

While the city of Bergen is a significant draw with its rich history, beautiful architecture and delicious seafood the real reason people head to the region is the fjords. The western coast of Norway is an incredible …

BackpackingOctober 19, 2010

Announcing Travel Answers – My Latest Project!

As many of you are aware in addition to blogging about my personal travel experiences, musings and adventures here on VirtualWayfarer I have a long standing commitment to helping my fellow travelers as they prepare for…