United Arab Emirates – VirtualWayfarer

Friday Photo GalleryJuly 25, 2014

Life Abroad a Dhow in Dubai – Weekly Travel Photo

Much of what we see about Dubai focuses on the flash, the glamour, and the city's opulence. Yet, that is only possible because of the tens of thousands of working class folks who brave Dubai's scorchi…

AfricaDecember 24, 2012December 29, 2012

2012 – A Year of Travel In Photographs

2012 was one of my best travel years to date. In it I added two new continents, four brand new countries and scratched some pretty major destinations off my bucket list. In addition to completing my first year in Cop…

AfricaOctober 15, 2012October 15, 2012

Travel Fears: Squat Toilets and Spray Hoses

[caption id="attachment_2457" align="aligncenter" width="614"] Photo by David Berger[/caption] I began this series of posts with a piece exploring the topic of race. In the 2nd I tackled disease, HIV and hypochondria…

AsiaOctober 12, 2012

Dubai’s Historic Estuary – Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo

Gentle waves rocking old Dhous as they line historic quays. The soft sound of bare feet on salt cured wood as old deck hands wander from sliver of shade to sliver of shade. The muttering putter of over-sized and oft-re…

AsiaOctober 8, 2012

Oops – Was That a Social Norm? Sorry Dubai!

You know that moment when the doors close, the hustle/bustle/rush of getting on to or into somewhere passes and you you look around only to realize you're not where you should be? It's an awkward moment. One I genera…

Friday Photo GallerySeptember 21, 2012January 2, 2013

The Dubai Spice Market – Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo

While Dubai is most famous for its skyscrapers, luxury resorts, and incredible malls there is another side to Dubai which is equally impressive and enjoyable. While most of what you picture as Dubai has been built in the last 20 years the city actually has a long and rich history. One of the mos…

AsiaAugust 24, 2012September 4, 2012

The Tallest Building in the World – Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo

Located in the heart of a brutal, nearly inhospitable desert is a shining oasis of water, steel and light. It's a place full of wonders...tributes to all that man can accomplish, build and create. Beyond the indoor…