Highlands – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingApril 18, 2016April 19, 2016

A 7 Day Road Trip Through Rural Scotland – The Final Leg

This is the conclusion to my series documenting my road trip through Scotland's remote rural areas. Start at the beginning (highlands), jump to part II (Skye), or see Part III (Ullapool to Durness). …

BackpackingMarch 12, 2014February 21, 2017

A 7 Day Road Trip Through Rural Scotland

Scotland. The land of primal music, men in kilts, Braveheart, and scotch. It is easily my favorite country in Europe. T…

BackpackingDecember 22, 2013July 14, 2014

Dashcam Footage From Northern Scotland

Ever wondered what it would be like to drive the tiny two-way one-lane roads that thread their way through the rural Scottish countryside? Wonder no longer - during my recent roadtrip through Northern Scotland I tossed …

BackpackingAugust 30, 2013

Scottish Waters – A Photo Essay in Black and White

From its music to its history and folklore Scotland has always been one of the world's epicenters for the mystical and magical. It is an ethereal place which seems both a part of modern times and lost in the mists of …

Friday Photo GalleryAugust 23, 2013

Highland Reflections – Weekly Travel Photo

Located along Scotland's A82 a few miles before the world famous Glen Coe are a series of small lakes. These lakes rest in the open, surrounded by a few hearty trees that stand as silent sentinels braving the area's b…

Friday Photo GalleryJune 29, 2013July 1, 2013

The Highlands – Weekly Travel Photo

It is no secret that Scotland is one of my favorite places in Europe. Perhaps it is because I'm a child of the Colorado Rockies, or perhaps it is solely the pure rawness and majestic glory of Scotland. A large part of the discussion about Scotland revolves around the Scottish highlands, and they…

Friday Photo GalleryFebruary 22, 2013February 26, 2013

Rain Over The Scottish Highlands – Weekly Travel Photo

Located in the heart of Scotland, this wonderful lake and overlook draws tourists in part because its shape mirrors a map of Scotland. Each time I visit Scotland I find my way back to it - Loch Garry. During a trip th…

BackpackingMay 7, 2010March 9, 2011

This Beautiful World: 30 of My Favorite Travel Photos

The following are 30 of my favorite travel photos. Shots were taken on PowerShot G series cameras (G6, or G11). All are my original photos. Please do not re-produce them without my consent. You can view more of my pho…

BackpackingFebruary 25, 2010March 9, 2011

Why I Travel – The British Isles and Central America

Today's post is short and simple. The video above showcases brief clips from my two major trips in 2009 and includes footage from Ireland, Scotland, Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. Sit back, dim the lights, and enjoy!…

BackpackingNovember 23, 2009

I Gave In – I’m Now On flickr

After years of pressure from friends I've finally upgraded to flickr pro and begun uploading select photographs from my trips. So far there are a few shots from Ireland and the Scottish Highlands up. More to come s…