Budget – Page 2 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingJanuary 11, 2011March 9, 2011

Tallying Up The Cost: 21 Days In Argentina

What does a breakneck, budget conscious, adventure trip through Argentina cost? Here's the financial break down from my recently completed 21 day trip. These figures cover all of my direct trip expenses (they don't include equipment I already had such as shoes and a backpack). Travel period: Dece…

BackpackingNovember 19, 2010March 9, 2011

Goodbye Norway, Hello Denmark!

Excited for the next leg of my adventure I woke up with a spring to my step. It was cold and rainy, but given my mood, I found it more invigorating than anything. I'd picked up a cheap youth ticket for 693 NOK (about …

BackpackingNovember 9, 2010March 9, 2011

Norway’s Pristine Fjords, Waterfalls and Mountains

While the city of Bergen is a significant draw with its rich history, beautiful architecture and delicious seafood the real reason people head to the region is the fjords. The western coast of Norway is an incredible …

BackpackingOctober 20, 2010March 14, 2012

Frequent Flyer Credit Card Whoes

**UPDATE** - While still frustrated by the experience I had, I recently decided to give FF programs another go. While I have continued to face frustrations with the process, booking and usage of my points, there is va…

BackpackingSeptember 22, 2010September 22, 2010

VirtualWayfarer and Alex Berger In The News

Howdy all. Three exciting updates to share with you all. So far September has been a great month and included several exciting events! The first of which is that the above photo which I shot in Belize back in Dece…

BackpackingMay 11, 2010May 11, 2010

20 Days in Central America for less than $2,500

One of the most common questions I receive from friends and readers alike is how do you afford it? The assumption is that a 16-20 day trip abroad must be terribly expensive. People commonly expect the trip expense to be somewhere in the $5,000-$10,000 USD range. Which, given the structure and co…

BackpackingDecember 26, 2009March 9, 2011

Dos Ojos, Tulum, Akumal and Four Guys in a Car

**Make sure to catch the video [here]! Despite forgetting to bring a watch/alarm clock/time piece of any sort waking up before 9AM was easy. Between the heat, the sun and the humidity it's almost impossible to be a…

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…