Spring – VirtualWayfarer

Friday Photo GalleryFebruary 9, 2014

Cherry Blossoms – Weekly Travel Photo

Spring in Washington D.C. is a magical time. The weather is starting to change. The city is slowly coming out of its winter hibernation and both tourists and residents alike start to wander the sweeping boulevards and monument filled parks. One of spring's highlights is the annual cherry bloss…

Friday Photo GalleryDecember 27, 2013

Danish Tulips – Weekly Travel Photo

It is currently winter here in Copenhagen. The weather is floating between 0 and 6 degrees Celsius and has me dreaming of summer. This week's photo was taken this past spring in Copenhagen and showcases the gorgeou…

Friday Photo GalleryAugust 2, 2013August 4, 2013

Fresh Austrian Air – Weekly Travel Photo

It's the heart of summer so I figured a shot to help cool us all down was in order. This week's photo comes from the ski slopes above the gorgeous Austrian city of Innsbruck. While visiting I stumbled onto a fantastic…

BackpackingMay 21, 2012

Young Wines and Ancient Fields

A trip to Umbria is incomplete without at least a few hours spent wandering the region's maze of wonderful country roads. While the Romans may be well remembered for giving us the sterile albeit easy to navigate Roman …

Friday Photo GalleryMay 11, 2012March 27, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – The Colored Streets of Malmo

One of my favorite things about Scandinavia is the brightly colored houses. With fairly uniform front facades the Scandinavians have added rich flavor and color to their cities in the form of multi-hued buildings. Wh…

BackpackingFebruary 26, 2011March 9, 2011

Lands of Ice and Snow – The Perito Moreno Glacier

**This post is Part III in my three part series on the Perito Moreno Glacier. Rewind to: Part I or Part II. One of the most exciting stops along our route was a brief pause at a large waterfall in the middle of the glacier. Easily 8 feet across, the waterfall carved a trough along the surface …

BackpackingFebruary 25, 2011March 9, 2011

Middle Earth? Nope, Just the Perito Moreno Glacier!

**This post is Part II in my three part series on the Perito Moreno Glacier. View Part I or skip to Part III. As the ferry blasted across the lake's smooth surface, deftly dodging floating icebergs with the appearance…

BackpackingFebruary 22, 2011March 9, 2011

Hiking the Perito Moreno Glacier – The Approach

**This post is Part I in my three part series on the Perito Moreno Glacier. Fast forward to: Part II or Part III. The adventure began sometime between 7AM and 8AM when a small 16 person van pulled up in front of my ho…

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…

BackpackingMay 4, 2010March 9, 2011

Animals in Spring

We often think of visiting the Zoo in the summer months. Times when it's hot outside and the escape to a small oasis with wild animals, great palms and more sounds particularly alluring. Yet the animals themselves f…