Travel Stories – Page 33 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingDecember 9, 2010March 9, 2011

No Humbug in Hamburg – A Day Spent Exploring!

My hostel in Hamburg was a massive sprawling multi-story building that was clean and bustling with travelers. The rooms were a nice mixture of built in bunks and free standing beds. Unfortunately, the place was poorly equipped for the heat wave, which made sleep difficult and served as a solid mo…

BackpackingNovember 18, 2010March 9, 2011

Bergen, A Scenic Seafood Picnic and Local Fjords

Still a bit giddy (silly but true) after the previous day's spectacular adventure on the Flam Railway and through the Nærøyfjord I opted to spend my final day in Bergen and the nearby fjords. After a relatively late st…

BackpackingNovember 9, 2010March 9, 2011

Norway’s Pristine Fjords, Waterfalls and Mountains

While the city of Bergen is a significant draw with its rich history, beautiful architecture and delicious seafood the real reason people head to the region is the fjords. The western coast of Norway is an incredible …

BackpackingSeptember 14, 2010March 9, 2011

A Burgeoning Love for Bergen and Norway’s West Coast

The ancient seaside city of Bergen is one of Norway's best known destinations. Situated in the heart of Norway's spectacular fjord country the city offers a rich history, pristine location, spectacular seafood, and pe…

BackpackingSeptember 13, 2010March 9, 2011

Bergen Bound – A Ferry, Fjords and Fresh Adventure

There's a sensation that every traveler is intimately familiar with. It's that lump in your throat, that nagging dull roar in the back of your mind and the slight quickening of breath as stale adrenaline oozes out you…

BackpackingAugust 18, 2010March 9, 2011

Exploring Stavanger, Norway

The city of Stavanger is an interesting one. Located at nearly the same latitude as the Orkney Islands in Scotland, it's situated on the inward side of a large peninsula on the southwestern coast of Norway. The city is the third largest in Norway, though still serves as a home to fewer than 300,…

BackpackingAugust 6, 2010March 9, 2011

Hiking Preikestolen The “Preacher’s Pulpit” in Norway

For years I'd seen photos of a stunning rock cliff face that leaned out over a massive fjord. The sheer majesty of the formation and the presence it conveyed - even in photos - captivated me. I knew at some point I'd…

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 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 meand…