Africa – Page 2 – VirtualWayfarer

AfricaDecember 31, 2016February 21, 2017

2016 – A Year of Travel In 65 Color Photographs

In 2016 I catapulted across the 50 country mark with visits to several destinations that have captivated my imagination since I was a kid, but long sat neglected on my bucket list. The trips also incl…

AfricaMarch 28, 2016

Solo Travel, Sexual Assault and the Conversation We’re Not Having

Among independent travelers under 35, a majority of those taking to the road are women. This often surprises people beca…

AfricaJanuary 26, 2016January 26, 2016

The Human Safari

As children, we often assume different roles while re-enacting grand fantasies. All hail to Cesar, riding atop a palanqu…

AfricaOctober 25, 2015October 25, 2015

The Spirit of the Moment

I'm thrilled to share that VirtualWayfarer just passed 1,000,000 views on YouTube (I'm so incredibly humbled and flatter…

AfricaMarch 12, 2014March 12, 2014

The Night Rider’s Lament

(Family Photo, Europe, 1995) There's an old country classic that has always resonated with me. It's one of my favorites and always touches my soul in a way few songs are able to. The song, Night Rider's Lament, is a…

AfricaApril 9, 2013

Three Hundred Twelve Boot Shots, Five Years and Five Continents

A few years ago I decided that I wanted to craft a signature photo. Something that I could easily carry with me, that I could insert into photo after photo that would help humanize shots. I wanted something that could be used or done anywhere - even if I was alone in the depths of rural Argentina…

AfricaMarch 5, 2013

When Sky, Fire and Water Meet

The sweat from my palms soaked the steering wheel as the tense muscles in my hip throbbed. My body was on edge and had been for the entirety of the drive south. Upon arriving in Zambia, I'd been informed by my family…

AfricaJanuary 12, 2013January 12, 2013

Crash Course Advice For Travel Photography

A huge chunk of the travel photos I see on a daily basis are horrible. Not just amateur shots from friends and strangers, but also from semi-professional travel bloggers and established travel brands. It always amazes…

AfricaDecember 30, 2012December 30, 2012

My Top 5 Travel Videos From 2012

In 2012 I filmed a ton of HD video footage as part of my mission to do more videos. A lot of that footage still needs to be edited. My equipment has also improved a lot over the course of the year as has my underst…

AfricaDecember 24, 2012December 29, 2012

2012 – A Year of Travel In Photographs

2012 was one of my best travel years to date. In it I added two new continents, four brand new countries and scratched some pretty major destinations off my bucket list. In addition to completing my first year in Cop…