Travel – Page 52 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingDecember 26, 2008December 26, 2008

Sevilla – Part I

Christmas has made writing the last few days extremely difficult. Everyone has been engaged in one giant festival here in Cadiz with stores running odd hours, people everywhere, and lots of fun adventures to be had. As I wait for my train to depart Cadiz, I finally find myself able to sit down and s…

BackpackingDecember 22, 2008December 22, 2008

Madrid Part II

As time rushes by the adventure has continued to be an absolute delight. After finishing my last post I set out into the city. In usual form I was more focused on the voyage than the destination. With my map stashed in m…

BackpackingDecember 18, 2008December 18, 2008

Spain – The First 48 Hours

As I begin my first full day in Spain there is already so much to share that I´m eager to put it down while it is still vivid in my memory. It´s about 11:00AM. As I upload several videos I´m typing away on a sticky keybo…

BackpackingDecember 16, 2008December 19, 2008

Spainward Bound!

Hello friends! It's 1:05 AM Tuesday the 16th of December and a few brief hours from now another adventure is about to begin. My ticket is booked, my plans double checked, my bags packed, my shoes dusted off. Now …

BackpackingDecember 11, 2008May 14, 2012

Travel Tip – International Credit Card Fees

It's something you don't hear talked about regularly. One of those little surprises that the diligent and thorough will discover after returning from an international trip as they pore over their credit card statement…

BackpackingDecember 7, 2008October 1, 2012

The Phoenix Zoo Trip Number Two!

This past weekend I felt the urge to once again make the trek across the valley to the Phoenix Public Zoo. Though mainly there to see how well I would be able to blend in with the wild life I decided to take along a camera or two for kicks. It was a beautiful fall day and just cool enough that m…

BackpackingNovember 18, 2008May 20, 2011

Next Stop – Spain!

December 12th will mark one year to the day since I returned from my 3 month European walkabout. A trip during which I explored Scotland, England, The Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Slovenia…

TravelAugust 5, 2008October 26, 2011

[Audio] Cox Communications Lies

Listen to this post instead: Cox Communications Lies Audio Post On June 25th I put together a lengthy writeup looking at Cox Communication's misleading advertising campaign and sharing general information that …

FoodAugust 1, 2008October 26, 2011

Crab, Oysters, Shrimp & Pasta for $14 a Plate

Listen to this post: Crab, Oysters, Shrimp & Pasta for $14 Audio The Challenge? To cook a seafood meal for three, for under $20 a piece with fresh seafood purchased at the local Chinese Cultural Center (…

BackpackingJuly 11, 2008October 1, 2012

Monsoons & Tempe Town Lake

The winds grow high; Impending tempests charge the sky; The lightning flies, the thunder roars; And big waves lash the frightened shores. - Matthew Prior Last night the valley got its first real monsoon of the sea…