mexico – Page 2 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingApril 23, 2010June 13, 2014

The Ruins of Chichen Itza and A Grand Cenote

Over a thousand years ago Mayan engineers laid down the plans for a mighty undertaking. One that required precision, patience, insane amounts of manpower, and a shocking scientific knowledge about the world, solar system, and engineering. My morning started shortly after 7. As the sun rose ov…

BackpackingApril 8, 2010March 9, 2011

Three Countries in 10 hours and New Years Celebrations

I didn't sleep well. I was nervous. It was sometime around 4AM in the twilight hours of the last day of 2009. I had an early bus to catch, was traveling on a holiday, would spend time in 3 different countries over th…

BackpackingFebruary 25, 2010March 9, 2011

Why I Travel – The British Isles and Central America

Today's post is short and simple. The video above showcases brief clips from my two major trips in 2009 and includes footage from Ireland, Scotland, Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. Sit back, dim the lights, and enjoy!…

BackpackingJanuary 21, 2010March 9, 2011

Dos Ojos, Tulum and Akumal – the Video

Hopefully you've had the opportunity to read my post on my day long adventure exploring the cenote at Dos Ojos, ruins and city of Tulum and snorkeling at Akumal in Mexico. For those who haven't make sure to view the pos…

BackpackingDecember 30, 2009March 9, 2011

Shipwrecked on the way to San Pedro

After a relatively early start I set off to catch the 11AM bus from Playa del Carmen, Mexico down to Chetumal, Mexico. The plan was to cross the border into Belize, head to Corozal and then catch a water taxi or cheap…

BackpackingDecember 26, 2009March 9, 2011

Dos Ojos, Tulum, Akumal and Four Guys in a Car

**Make sure to catch the video [here]! Despite forgetting to bring a watch/alarm clock/time piece of any sort waking up before 9AM was easy. Between the heat, the sun and the humidity it's almost impossible to be anything but a morning person in this part of the world. With the sandy grit of …

BackpackingDecember 26, 2009March 9, 2011

The Start of A Travel Adventure – Playa Del Carmen

*I'll start this post by sharing one of the joys of travel. Though the post itself will be presented chronologically - it's currently the 26th of December. I'm sitting in an internet cafe in San Ignacio on the Belize/…

Central AmericaOctober 28, 2009March 9, 2011

Belize Bound – What Should I See?

My next trip is booked. Well, the airfare and time off work is at least! I'm now in that month(s) long stage of tantalizing anticipation as I eagerly wait to throw my gear in a backpack, fold myself into a crappy airlin…