Cuisine – Page 4 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingJanuary 10, 2011March 9, 2011

Welcome to Argentina, Hello Buenos Aires!

The final leg of my flight from Phoenix to Buenos Aires stretched from Florida, across Cuba and then down to Buenos Aires. During the flight, I had the pleasure of sitting next to an expat who was returning to Argentina for the first time in over 20 years. As the hours ticked by he shared storie…

BackpackingDecember 9, 2010March 9, 2011

No Humbug in Hamburg – A Day Spent Exploring!

My hostel in Hamburg was a massive sprawling multi-story building that was clean and bustling with travelers. The rooms were a nice mixture of built in bunks and free standing beds. Unfortunately, the place was poorly…

BackpackingNovember 22, 2010March 9, 2011

The Day I Fell In Love With Copenhagen

The day started off well. After an absolutely fantastic evening out on the town, during which my friend Kevan introduced me to Danish nightlife I rolled out of bed and headed to the common area. There I ate breakfast,…

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 18, 2010March 9, 2011

Bergen, A Scenic Seafood Picnic and Local Fjords

Still a bit giddy (silly but true) after the previous day's spectacular adventure on the Flam Railway and through the Nærøyfjord I opted to spend my final day in Bergen and the nearby fjords. After a relatively late st…

BackpackingJuly 27, 2010March 9, 2011

Oslo Continued – Local Food and Playing in the Park

When I last left you, Sten and I had just finished exploring a large portion of Oslo. It was a fantastic insight into the city, Norse history and local culture. But, I wasn't done. In fact, my hosts still had a few surprises left up their sleeves. After a quick hello, and then a far longer n…

BackpackingJuly 2, 2010March 9, 2011

24 Hours in Dublin

My adventure began at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. I arrived a few hours early preparing for the possibility of long lines and delays. I shouldn't have worried. The Phoenix Airport is not only one o…

BackpackingFebruary 9, 2010March 9, 2011

Christmas in Placencia

Of all the cities I spent time in during my stay in Belize the city of Placencia was the least captivating. Despite being located on a long peninsula with a beautiful crescent white sand beach. I'll admit, that my ex…

BackpackingFebruary 4, 2010March 9, 2011

Sailing the Belize Barrier Reef – Day 2 and 3

The following morning we struck camp; laughing at the slow, stiff movements and pained, hungover looks that plagued our group. The tents proved every bit as difficult to break down as they had been to put up leading t…

BackpackingFebruary 2, 2010March 9, 2011

Sailing the Belize Barrier Reef

The morning was damp. The occasional sprinkle fell to challenge our merry mood. Despite the weather's best efforts we could sense that the storm had blown itself out and was able to but threaten more rain, clouds and …