Snorkeling – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingJanuary 26, 2012January 26, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Sunset in Belize

The beauty of a seaside sunset is pretty hard to beat. Especially when that sunset is from a tiny island in the middle of Central America, just off the coast of Belize. I snapped today's Friday Photo from a small wooden dock on the island of Tobacco Caye. The island/caye sits just off the tiny…

BackpackingOctober 26, 2011October 1, 2012

Five of My Favorite Travel Videos From Around the World

Over the last few years I have been lucky enough to travel to some pretty amazing places. A few years ago I decided that photos alone were not cutting it. So, I picked up a video camera and started shooting. It's been…

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 …

BackpackingJanuary 21, 2010March 9, 2011

Dos Ojos, Tulum and Akumal – the Video

Hopefully you've had the opportunity to read my post on my day long adventure exploring the cenote at Dos Ojos, ruins and city of Tulum and snorkeling at Akumal in Mexico. For those who haven't make sure to view the pos…

BackpackingJanuary 13, 2010March 9, 2011

Snorkeling in Belize – Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley

The morning had been delightful. My nap had been enjoyable and now it was time to get to work. Eager to finally have a chance to see the reef and go for a swim I quickly booked the trip, tried on my fins and snorkel and then made my way down to the boat. The captain and guide (pictured above) q…