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BackpackingAugust 7, 2010August 7, 2010

Post Arizona Travel Tweetup Wrapup

[caption id="attachment_1058" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="(From Left to Right: Kerri, Toni, Patricia, Alex, Jackie)"][/caption] We just wrapped up the 2nd Arizona Travel Tweetup and I'm thrilled to say it was an absolute blast. We added three new faces to the group and spent a coupl…

BackpackingJuly 30, 2010March 9, 2011

Wandering in Oslo, Norway

My final day in Oslo was spent meandering the city's cobblestone streets, wandering through the old harbor, and resting lazily in the park reading my book. I'd paused at the local rail station during the previous day…

BackpackingJuly 27, 2010March 9, 2011

Oslo Continued – Local Food and Playing in the Park

When I last left you, Sten and I had just finished exploring a large portion of Oslo. It was a fantastic insight into the city, Norse history and local culture. But, I wasn't done. In fact, my hosts still had a few …

BackpackingJuly 20, 2010March 9, 2011

Exploring Oslo – Longships, Vikings and Stave Churches

The sight that greeted my bleary eyes was a frustrating one. I silently cursed myself for not spending more time taking photos of the city the night before. The previous evening's blue sky had been replaced by a solid,…

BackpackingJuly 19, 2010April 19, 2011

Announcing the 2nd Arizona Travel Blogger Meetup!

The time has come for the 2nd Arizona Travel Blogger Meet (and tweet!) up. Bring your stories, pictures and self for a few hours of travel talk, stories and bonding with other members of Arizona's local travel communit…

BackpackingJuly 8, 2010March 9, 2011

Oslo Norway – Vikings, Embassies and Old Friends

The ride to the airport was uneventful. For 6 Euro, a shuttle service picked me up at my hostel proving the anxiety that I'd had over catching an early morning bus on a quiet Sunday unnecessary. As the shuttle meandered its way through Dublin I noted how empty the streets were. After a full we…

BackpackingJuly 2, 2010March 9, 2011

24 Hours in Dublin

My adventure began at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. I arrived a few hours early preparing for the possibility of long lines and delays. I shouldn't have worried. The Phoenix Airport is not only one o…

BackpackingJune 21, 2010March 9, 2011

A Video Tour of Northern Arizona

If you've been following my recent posts exploring Northern Arizona, I hope you'll take the time to watch the following videos. They contain excerpts shot during my trip through Flagstaff, up towards Cameron and Tuba Cit…

BackpackingJune 16, 2010March 9, 2011

Martian Landscapes, Barren Desert and Old Bridges

When I left you last I'd just wrapped up a delightful evening exploring Flagstaff and begun my first American Hostel experience. The following morning I woke up early, washed up and made a quick call to connect with N…

BackpackingJune 2, 2010March 9, 2011

My First US Hostel, New Friends and Flagstaff Arizona

I've made no secret of my general lack of passion for the desert so this series of posts will no doubt surprise some of you. Based out of Scottsdale, AZ most of the year, I don't do a lot of hiking and seldom write po…