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BackpackingFebruary 26, 2012

Awe Inspiring Argentina – A Video Blog

When I set out to explore Argentina over the course of a 21 day trip in December 2010 I was drawn by the stories I had heard of Buenos Aires. Stories of passion, romance, great food and tango dancing so sensual it would leave you with goose bumps. I expected Buenos Aires to be the highlight of my …

Friday Photo GalleryFebruary 24, 2012February 24, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Plaza de Espana in Sevilla Spain

Can you guess what decade this photo was taken in? It might surprise you to learn that I shot this photo in December, 2008. The Plaza de Espana is located in Sevilla (Seville), Spain. It was initially built as part …

Tips & TricksFebruary 22, 2012

Traveling With or Without a Schedule – Ask Alex – Travel Question Wednesdays

This post is part of the Ask Alex, Travel Question Wednesdays weekly series. To see previous questions click here. To submit your own; tweet it to @AlexBerger, ask it in a comment on this post or send it in by e-mail.…

BackpackingFebruary 16, 2012

Budapest’s Royal and Regal Palaces and Castles

Hundreds of years of history, empire, wealth and culture shape the now unified sister cities of Buda and Pest. In my previous post, A traveler's journal: meandering Budapest's Streets, I took you through some of the ci…

BackpackingFebruary 3, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Perito Moreno Glacier

Located in the heart of southern Patagonia in Argentina the Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the few glaciers in the world which is currently growing. Perito Moreno is part of Los Glaciares National Park in the Santa Cr…

BackpackingJanuary 23, 2012January 23, 2012

A Traveler’s Journal: Meandering Budapest’s Streets

With its origins dating back to the 9th century, Budapest was officially formed in 1873 when the cities of Buda, Pest and Obuda were unified. Once hailed as the heart of Europe and the Pearl of the Danube, it can be easy to overlook Budapest's rich and influential history. I didn't know what …

BackpackingJanuary 13, 2012January 13, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Horsing Around the Little Colorado

Though its bigger brother the Grand Canyon gets all the attention, the Little Colorado, located just around the bend, has its own beauty and allure. Today's Friday photo was snapped at one of the overlooks along Highw…

BackpackingDecember 23, 2011

The Friday Traveller’s Photo Feature – Plitvice Lakes

Hello friends, I'm excited to announce a new weekly photo feature I'm starting. One of the things I enjoy the most about traveling is the opportunity to capture amazing moments and destinations which I can then share …

BackpackingDecember 10, 2011December 10, 2011

Dining Manners and Etiquette – How To Use Your Knife and Fork Abroad

I just spent the evening ruining a perfectly good hamburger while trying to re-learn how to use my knife and fork. In an effort to immerse myself more completely during my time in Europe and Scandinavia I'm starting to…

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…