Italy – Page 2 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingAugust 14, 2015September 4, 2015

We Discovered The World Together – RTW Family Travel 20 Years Later

I was 11, tall for my age, lanky, a bit shy, and perpetually curious. I wasn't a huge fan of school and found the whole thing awkward but, I had my core group of friends and powerful interests. I wa…

BackpackingApril 3, 2015April 27, 2015

Use Exciting History Podcasts To Revolutionize Your Travel

Exciting history podcasts. That's right. I used those three words in one sentence without a hint of sarcasm or satire. T…

Friday Photo GalleryJanuary 18, 2015January 18, 2015

Florence in Black and White – Weekly Travel Photo & Product Review

Holding my breath I closed my eyes. Around me the auditory press of a vibrant Italian city roared about its daily busine…

BackpackingDecember 26, 2014December 26, 2014

2014 – A Year of Travel In 65 Black and White Photographs

As 2014 comes to a close it is time to look back over the year and to highlight some of my favorite photography. In 2014…

BackpackingDecember 24, 2014December 26, 2014

2014 – A Year of Travel In 65 Color Photographs

As 2014 comes to a close it is time to look back over the year and to highlight some of my favorite photography. In 2014…

BackpackingJuly 19, 2014July 19, 2014

Tavarnelle – Tuscany’s Hidden Secret

For those with a sense of adventure and a lust for discovery there are bountiful wonders to be enjoyed beyond Florence's historic old city. It starts with a southerly trip down Via del Serragli to th…

Friday Photo GalleryJuly 14, 2014July 15, 2014

Ponte Vecchio At Night – Weekly Travel Photo

When I close my eyes and dream of Florence there is one image that always comes to mind. It is the sight of the Ponte V…

BackpackingApril 17, 2014July 15, 2014

An Instagram Tour of Chianti in 15 Photos

I recently had the pleasure of spending a week wandering through Tuscany. As part of the trip, the local tourism boar…

Friday Photo GalleryFebruary 21, 2014

The View From Assisi – Weekly Travel Photo

Situated in the heart of the rich Umbrian countryside the hilltop town of Assisi embodies the aura, charm, and personality of Italian hilltop cities. The view from the historic city is enchanting and takes in a vist…

Friday Photo GalleryJanuary 26, 2014

Rooftops in Perugia – Weekly Travel Photo

Tile rooftops, winding streets built upon the collapsed ruins of ancient city walls, aqueducts, and fortifications all combined with the hustle and bustle of a vibrant Italian city. The streets of Perugia are the em…