Travel Blog – Page 26 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingMay 10, 2012May 9, 2012

A Visit To Picture Perfect Perugia With Ken Kaminesky

Nestled atop a prominent hilltop in the heart of Umbria about two hours north of Rome, the medieval city of Perugia stands constant vigil over ancient trade routes. The current capital of the region, Perugia has a long and storied past that pre-dates the Romans and stretches back to the Etruscan …

Tips & TricksMay 9, 2012

Most Beautiful Country – Ask Alex – Travel Question Wednesdays

This post is part of the Ask Alex, Travel Question Wednesdays weekly series. To see previous questions click here. To submit your own; tweet it to @AlexBerger, ask it in a comment on this post or send it in by e-mail. …

BackpackingMay 7, 2012May 5, 2012

Assisi From Above – Viewing Umbria From A Helicopter

Thwomp. Thwomp. Thwomp. The roar of the wind echoed in my ears as the sound of carbon fiber slicing through the air at high speed nearly drowned out the low scream of the helicopter's engine. The pilot touched down b…

Friday Photo GalleryMay 4, 2012March 27, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – A Danish Windmill in Snow

The historic Kastellet military fortification is located in the heart of central Copenhagen. The fortification is hailed as one of the best protected fortifications in Europe and in its heyday connected to the series o…

North AmericaMay 3, 2012

An Opportunity to Play With Polar Bears in Canada

I'm a massive polar bear fan. It's hard to give just one reason why. Perhaps it is their massive size or the exotic nature of their native regions. It may be their pension for making ridiculous looking faces. Or per…

AsiaMay 1, 2012

A Video Tour of Cappadocia Turkey’s Underground City

Located in the very heart of Turkey the Cappadocia region is a mysterious region full of strange mushroom shaped spires, rugged terrain, and a vast network of underground cities. I invite you to join me in this quirky video as a friend and I leave the surface behind and descend into Yeralti Sehri…

Friday Photo GalleryApril 27, 2012March 27, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Golden Rays of Sunset in Malmo Sweden

Located immediately across the channel from Copenhagen, it is easy for Malmo to slip beneath traveler's radar. Often mistakenly hailed as little more than a suburb of Copenhagen, the city is Sweden's third largest and …

AsiaApril 23, 2012April 15, 2012

Istanbul’s Wonderful Outdoor Markets – A Photo Essay

Outdoor markets are fantastic. Eclectic mixtures of goods. Vibrant colors. Strange plants and creatures on sale. The chaotic roar and hubbub of people hustling to and fro seeking goods and services. I find the whole …

Friday Photo GalleryApril 20, 2012March 27, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Reflecting at the Grand Canyon

One of the perks of living in Arizona for years was relatively easy access to the Grand Canyon. This shot was taken during a weekend trip from Phoenix, up to Flagstaff and then on to the Grand Canyon where I relaxed u…

Tips & TricksApril 18, 2012

Why Denmark – Ask Alex – Travel Question Wednesdays

This post is part of the Ask Alex, Travel Question Wednesdays weekly series. To see previous questions click here. To submit your own; tweet it to @AlexBerger, ask it in a comment on this post or send it in by e-mail. …