Travel Blog – Page 38 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingJanuary 13, 2010March 9, 2011

Snorkeling in Belize – Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley

The morning had been delightful. My nap had been enjoyable and now it was time to get to work. Eager to finally have a chance to see the reef and go for a swim I quickly booked the trip, tried on my fins and snorkel and then made my way down to the boat. The captain and guide (pictured above) q…

BackpackingJanuary 13, 2010March 9, 2011

Exploring the City of San Pedro in Belize

Rested, well fed and eager to explore San Pedro I rolled out of bed and just barely remembered to throw on my swimming trunks before stumbling out into the open 2nd story porch area that led to my room. With sleep sti…

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 a…

BackpackingDecember 15, 2009October 26, 2011

The Packing Video – Belize and Mexico in December

***Update as of 1/13/09 I have returned to the states and will be doing a re-cap. The above list needs significant commentary as I overpacked/packed for a climate that was far colder than what I encountered. Th…

BackpackingAugust 26, 2009October 25, 2011

Scotland’s Northern Coast

After our brief photo and bathroom stop it was back into the bus. Energized by the damp crispness in the air we wound through stunning countryside cloaked in rolling wisp like clouds and decorated by the rich, green layered mixture of plants and grasses that give peat its dense nature. A relati…

BackpackingAugust 6, 2009October 26, 2011

Off The Beaten Path: Exploring Scotland’s Far North

After a wonderful evening I awoke the next morning feeling rested and rejuvenated. Unfortunately, my brother and I had ended up in different rooms within the hostel - which left me disconnected from his watch and any i…

BackpackingJuly 31, 2009March 9, 2011

So Began A Highland Adventure

The following morning we dragged ourselves out of bed at what seemed like the crack of dawn. We had about a mile's walk to get to the Wild in Scotland office - which was located about halfway up the Royal Mile - befor…

BackpackingJuly 26, 2009July 13, 2011

Scotland Part I – Edinburgh’s Streets

After spending our evening in Dublin out and about, enjoying the area and local nightlife, Nate and I spent the morning getting caught up and preparing for our flight to Scotland. We printed our boarding passes and fig…

BackpackingJuly 17, 2009March 9, 2011

Dublin Part III

Still slightly drowsy, we rubbed sleep from our eyes and made our way downstairs. Tossed a few hamburger-like patties in the microwave for breakfast and said our good-mornings. After recharging cameras, writing a few …