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See My Photo in National Geographic Nordics This Month
As an aspiring photographer and lifelong traveler there is one organization that, above all others, has fueled my imagination since I was a young boy. The images of majestic animals, exotic peoples,...
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Autumn In Jutland – Weekly Travel Photo
There is a special window each year. A window of time ever so fleeting and hard to track. It is never the same day, week, or month. Ever in flux it varies from valley to glen, coast to fjord. In places...
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The Little Mermaid – Copenhagen’s Tribute To Disappointment
When it comes to tourism, talk of Denmark far too often revolves around what is, perhaps, one of its most unimpressive and disappointing landmarks – the Little Mermaid. This sorrowful lass reclining by...
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Fishing Boats Dragged Ashore – Weekly Travel Photo & Product Review
Generations ago fishing ships were dragged ashore through brute force, a bit of creative mechanics, and a stalwart work ethic. This avoided the need for the construction of grand breakwaters and deep...
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The Sojourner’s Dilemma
I love Copenhagen. It is, quite possibly, my favorite capital city in the world. Yet, recently, I found myself falling out of love with the city. A combination of factors – winter, a cold, the stress...
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A Polar Giant – Weekly Travel Photo & Product Review
When you watch a giant ice bear walk across crisp snow you can’t help but mentally narrate the crunch of ice in your head. For a creature of such size and obvious power, it is difficult to picture the...
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2014 – A Year of Travel In 65 Color Photographs
As 2014 comes to a close it is time to look back over the year and to highlight some of my favorite photography. In 2014 I traveled less far-afield than during previous years but simultaneously spent...
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2014 – A Year of Travel In 65 Black and White Photographs
As 2014 comes to a close it is time to look back over the year and to highlight some of my favorite photography. In 2014 I traveled less far-afield than during previous years but simultaneously spent...
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Fun Fact: The Day is 37 Minutes Longer in Southern Denmark
The dark depths of winter in the Nordic countries is a topic often discussed and in some ways synonymous with the various nations’ identities. As an Arizonan who has re-located and spent the last few...
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Behold the Valley of the Sun
With roughly 4.3 million residents in the greater Phoenix metro area the city, named after a mythical bird, has wings that cast a mighty shadow. So mighty in fact that if it were converted into a...
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Hostel Etiquette – Sleep In Your Own Damn Bed
There is a pandemic raging through hostel culture…and no, it isn’t bed bugs. In a sleepy dorm room somewhere nearby a tired individual has made the grand trek up four flights of stairs, down a long...
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Florence in Black and White – Weekly Travel Photo & Product Review
Holding my breath I closed my eyes. Around me the auditory press of a vibrant Italian city roared about its daily business. Filtering through the array of sounds I sorted out the thread I was looking...
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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. Cities with rich architectural history, stunning old towns, vibrant cultural attractions...
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Zambian Children – Weekly Travel Photo
During my time in Zambia, my understanding of children and what they are capable of fundamentally changed. Not only did the children of rural Zambia awe me with their love of life, constant smiles,...
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Discover Your True Self – #Studyabroadbecause
From time to time I’m asked to do interviews about my travel or study abroad experiences. In the past I’ve been bad about sharing those here on VirtualWayfarer. These interviews surface a different...
View ArticleCopenhagen Under Siege
It’s just after 2:30A.M and I’m freshly returned to my apartment. As I write this quick update the majority of the Copenhagen Police department is mobilized with what looks like military backup. An...
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A Grand New Adventure – Working in Denmark
July 21st, 2011 found me tearfully saying goodbye to my Parents. I’d just sent three hulking bags through security and had a knot in my stomach that left me sympathizing with Atlas – at that moment we...
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I Decided Against Travel Blogging As A Career – Here’s Why
I recently accepted a full time job. With that acceptance I concretely closed a chapter of my life during which I came very close to pursuing full time travel blogging as my career. Make no mistake,...
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Turning 30 – Birthday Reflections On Life, Achievement and Travel
Prolific travelers often joke that we have commitment issues. It’s a joke I’ve often made – after all, when folks asked how on earth I could pick up everything and re-locate to Europe for a 2-year...
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Use Exciting History Podcasts To Revolutionize Your Travel
Exciting history podcasts. That’s right. I used those three words in one sentence without a hint of sarcasm or satire. They’re few and far between, but they do exist and holy smokes will they surprise...
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