Madrid – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingSeptember 24, 2015September 24, 2015

Iberia Airlines Plays Song About Death and Dying Before Takeoff

Earlier this week I had the distinct displeasure of flying from Copenhagen to Madrid with Iberia Airlines. While my trip ended up being fantastic, the flight itself was an unmitigated disaster. The f…

BackpackingApril 13, 2009May 20, 2011

Celebrating the New Year in Madrid

The small travel alarm I had with me let out a loud chirp ripping me from the throes of my quasi dream state. I'd mentally told myself I needed to be up early - which left me just awake enough to spring into action. …

BackpackingDecember 22, 2008December 22, 2008

Madrid Part II

As time rushes by the adventure has continued to be an absolute delight. After finishing my last post I set out into the city. In usual form I was more focused on the voyage than the destination. With my map stashed in m…

BackpackingDecember 18, 2008December 18, 2008

Spain – The First 48 Hours

As I begin my first full day in Spain there is already so much to share that I´m eager to put it down while it is still vivid in my memory. It´s about 11:00AM. As I upload several videos I´m typing away on a sticky keybo…

BackpackingDecember 16, 2008December 19, 2008

Spainward Bound!

Hello friends! It's 1:05 AM Tuesday the 16th of December and a few brief hours from now another adventure is about to begin. My ticket is booked, my plans double checked, my bags packed, my shoes dusted off. Now …

BackpackingNovember 18, 2008May 20, 2011

Next Stop – Spain!

December 12th will mark one year to the day since I returned from my 3 month European walkabout. A trip during which I explored Scotland, England, The Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Italy, San Marino, The Vatican and Greece. While …