Tricks – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingNovember 12, 2018January 1, 2019

Wandering the Faroe Islands – The Land Born of the Mist

Never let anyone tell you that the Faroe Islands are the same as Iceland, Norway or Scotland. They're a unique destination with its own raw drama that is unlike anything I've had the delight of explor…

BackpackingOctober 10, 2018January 1, 2019

Very Specific Tips for Protecting Yourself During Your Car Rental

It's only within the last couple of years that I've actively started renting cars. This was, in part, due to a general f…

BackpackingJuly 15, 2018

Re-Discovering Sicily – The Island in Bloom

It had been more than 20 years since the last time I'd been to Sicily. My expectations anticipated something entirely di…

BackpackingSeptember 11, 2017September 15, 2017

Roadtrip Iceland: The Southern Coast in Black and White

When preparing for this trip, I reached out to Auto Europe and asked if they were interested in sponsoring our rental. T…

AfricaAugust 22, 2017

Ngorongoro Crater in Photos

The final leg of my wonder-infused 9 day safari through Tarangire, Lake Natron, the Serengeti and Ngornogoro Crater star…

AfricaApril 29, 2017April 29, 2017

I Shot My African Safari on a $200 70-300mm Lens and Loved the Results

As I prepared for my nine day Tanzanian safari I languished in tormented indecision over what gear I needed for the trip. I had opted to splurge on the safari; not only because I had opted for the 9 d…