Harbor – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingJune 9, 2015June 9, 2015

A Black and White Photo Tour of Copenhagen in Spring

Spring in Denmark is amazing. The seemingly endless dark depths of winter are quickly replaced by brilliantly long days that seem to stretch on forever bathed in the amber hues of golden evenings an…

BackpackingJanuary 22, 2015January 30, 2015

Malaga In January – A Pleasant Surprise

Seville, Granada, Cadiz ... these are the cities that spring to mind when you talk about southern Spain in winter. Citie…

BackpackingJanuary 17, 2011May 20, 2011

Unlocking Ushuaia’s Secrets – The Portal to Tierra del Fuego

The first few days of my Argentina trip had been spent exploring Buenos Aires, socializing, dealing with jet lag and adjusting to the reality that I was back on the road. For me, it was the southern city of Ushuaia w…

BackpackingSeptember 14, 2010March 9, 2011

A Burgeoning Love for Bergen and Norway’s West Coast

The ancient seaside city of Bergen is one of Norway's best known destinations. Situated in the heart of Norway's spectacular fjord country the city offers a rich history, pristine location, spectacular seafood, and pe…

BackpackingJuly 30, 2010March 9, 2011

Wandering in Oslo, Norway

My final day in Oslo was spent meandering the city's cobblestone streets, wandering through the old harbor, and resting lazily in the park reading my book. I'd paused at the local rail station during the previous day…

BackpackingJuly 20, 2010March 9, 2011

Exploring Oslo – Longships, Vikings and Stave Churches

The sight that greeted my bleary eyes was a frustrating one. I silently cursed myself for not spending more time taking photos of the city the night before. The previous evening's blue sky had been replaced by a solid, overcast gray. I sighed. Oh well - nothing to be done about it. I could only…