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Category BackpackingPosted on May 11, 2010May 11, 2010

20 Days in Central America for less than $2,500

One of the most common questions I receive from friends and readers alike is how do you afford it? The assumption is that a 16-20 day trip abroad must be terribly expensive.  People commonly expect the trip expense to be somewhere in the $5,000-$10,000 USD range.  Which, given the structure and co…
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Category BackpackingPosted on April 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 sys…
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Category BackpackingPosted on April 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…
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Category BackpackingPosted on March 19, 2010March 9, 2011

Traveling the Lonely Planet Trail

It's not something widely mentioned. However, get a few travelers gathered around a fire or in a circle at the hostel bar, and you'll start to hear it talked about: the surprising regularity at which travelers run int…
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Category BackpackingPosted on March 17, 2010October 11, 2011

The Island-City of Flores in Guatemala

The city of Flores is an unusually picturesque city. Situated on a small island in the middle of lake Peten Itza, Flores is connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway.  The causeway connects Flores to the two surro…
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Category BackpackingPosted on March 12, 2010October 1, 2012

The Mayan Ruins of Tikal

Hundreds of years ago a booming civilization fought its way to become a major empire with massive architectural achievements, sprawling cities, and a stunning system of roadways hacked through the lush jungle underbrush.  Each one of these accomplishments would be impressive, even by today's techn…
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Category BackpackingPosted on March 8, 2010March 9, 2011

My Introduction to the Colectivo

The time came to say goodbye to San Ignacio and the amazing adventures it held.  With slightly damp shoes, a spring in my step, and my two backpacks resting on my shoulders I made my way towards the central square. …
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Category BackpackingPosted on March 4, 2010March 9, 2011

Tallying up the Cost: How I Afford to Travel

No matter who you are one of the biggest obstacles and considerations when planning a trip is cost.  Out of all of the reasons regularly given for why people "can't" travel, cost is the one I've found to be the most co…
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Category BackpackingPosted on February 16, 2010March 9, 2011

Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) – The Sacrificial Caves

**This is the 2nd part of a two-part series covering the Actun Tunichil Munkal Cave tour.  Don't miss part one [here]*** Actun Tunichil Muknal I hate to see things like that happen, but was immensely relieved - as…
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Category BackpackingPosted on February 16, 2010April 19, 2011

Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) – An Adventure Begins

I'd spent the previous day exploring San Ignacio and comparing tours, tour companies, and their prices. Everyone I spoke with informed me that the Actun Tunichil Muknal or ATM tour was an absolute must.  I was still he…
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Alex Berger

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In 2007 I set out on a three-month solo trip through Europe, in 2011 I re-located to Copenhagen. I’ve been authoring VirtualWayfarer ever since with a focus on sharing stories, musings, and advice through a visually and narrative rich format. I’m also the author of Practical Curiosity: The Guide to Life, Love & Travel and the inventor of the MistDefender lens cloth.

I document my travels on a Sony A7RV and iPhone 16Pro.

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