Iceland: The Eastward Journey
Over seven days we covered more than 2,000 km cutting eastward from the airport to Iceland's eastern fjords. Despite a brutal windstorm with powerful winds we managed to explore many of the southern …
Author: Alex Berger
I am a travel blogger and photographer. I also am involved in academic research into the study abroad and backpacker communities.
Discovering Southern China
For years I've been captivated by images of China's dramatic landscapes and nature. So, when opportunity knocked Davi…
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 destinati…
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…
A Deep Dive Into How I Wrote and Published Practical Curiosity in Six Months
In this post, I’ll run through an overview of my process, the thought process I went through to shape the book, some of …
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 different than what the trip had in store for me.
In this combination of footag…
Poppies in Provence
As we wound through backroads lined by vineyards, rolling fields and a sea of poppies in peak bloom I captured a mixture…
2017 – A Year of Travel In 100 Black and White Photographs
Every year I post 65 (expanded this year to 100) of my favorite photos from the year’s travels. Ordinarily, this post c…
2017 – A Year of Travel In 100 Color Photographs
Every year I post 65 (expanded this year to 100) of my favorite photos from the year's travels. Ordinarily, this post c…
Turning 33 – Reflections on Success, Travel, Generalism and Relationships
Thirty-three has rushed up on me. This past year has been a mad-dash full of wonderful achievements, interesting challe…