Animals – VirtualWayfarer

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…

AsiaMay 13, 2016May 13, 2016

Southeast Asia – What I Expected vs. What I Experienced

I felt the grinding sound of the landing gear lowering below my feet. That hydraulic rumble that reminds me you’re most …

Friday Photo GalleryJune 6, 2014July 15, 2014

The Almost Brave Warthog – Weekly Travel Photo

The banks of the Chobe River in Botswana were home to a rather amusing series of events. As we floated along and watched things transpire, we watched curiously as a rather bold warthog casually strutted in the general…

BackpackingJanuary 13, 2012January 13, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Horsing Around the Little Colorado

Though its bigger brother the Grand Canyon gets all the attention, the Little Colorado, located just around the bend, has its own beauty and allure. Today's Friday photo was snapped at one of the overlooks along Highw…

BackpackingJanuary 6, 2012January 8, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Big Cats in Denmark

Now, when you hear Denmark you probably don't think "Lions". I know for my part that I definitely didn't. Which is why I was surprised during a visit to the Copenhagen Zoo to find a large, open enclosure full of a rath…

BackpackingAugust 25, 2011

The Danish Animal House! Photos From A Day at the Copenhagen Zoo

In my effort to round out my Copenhagen introductory experience I quickly realized that the Copenhagen Zoo was a must visit. With a reputation for being one of the best zoos in Europe it boasted stellar review after stellar review online. Eager to try and catch the 1PM feeding I pulled up the zoo…

BackpackingMay 4, 2010March 9, 2011

Animals in Spring

We often think of visiting the Zoo in the summer months. Times when it's hot outside and the escape to a small oasis with wild animals, great palms and more sounds particularly alluring. Yet the animals themselves f…

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 …

TravelMay 7, 2008October 1, 2012

Dance Videos & Zoo Pictures

It's been a busy few weeks with school ending for many of my good friends, the election dragging on, temperatures soaring, and life's adventure in full swing. Two things to share with you all. Zoo Pictures Sund…