A Video Guide To Exploring (and Learning) Danish Culture
The Danes are a famously quirky bunch. They’re much beloved, generally liked the world over, and a bit of an enigma. These are the people that gave us Vikings, Lego, and Danish design. They are a...
View ArticleChristiania Has Lost Its Charm
During my initial visit to Copenhagen in July of 2009 my host made sure that Christiania was part of the two-day whirlwind tour. The small freetown of Christiania is a fascinating place. With a...
View ArticleA Disturbing Travel E-Mail Scam and the Western Union Problem
There’s probably not a week that goes by that you don’t find at least one e-mail scam in your inbox. Most play on the desire to win the lottery, greed, or a less-than-selfless desire to help strangers...
View ArticleA Spring Photo Tour of Copenhagen
Spring in Denmark is amazing. The seemingly endless dark depths of winter are quickly replaced by brilliantly long days that seem to stretch on forever bathed in the amber hues of golden evenings and...
View ArticleA Black and White Photo Tour of Copenhagen in Spring
Spring in Denmark is amazing. The seemingly endless dark depths of winter are quickly replaced by brilliantly long days that seem to stretch on forever bathed in the amber hues of golden evenings and...
View ArticleCopenhagen – Embracing Technology, Exploiting Tourists
Recently we saw the phase-out of Denmark’s klippekort (Clip Cards). These klippekort allowed commuters to get significantly discounted public transit tickets by purchasing bulk trips 10 at a time....
View ArticleNyhavn Transported Through Time
Copenhagen’s picture-perfect old harbor is an enchanting sight to see even on the gloomiest of days. Nyhavn (the New Harbor) as the old 17th century waterfront is called, is lined by popular cafes, a...
View ArticleDark Matter Theory and the Rate of Technological Evolution
Today’s post is a change of pace from my usual travel material. While on the road and commuting I often enjoy musing and listening to various podcasts. I’m also voraciously curious which leads to...
View ArticleNordic Eats – Digesting Uformel, BROR, Marv and Ben
There are foods that our eyes tell us must certainly be mouth-wateringly delicious. They are beautiful, they are aromatic, and the ingredients are a collection of meats, vegetables, and spices that are...
View ArticleLondon on a Budget – 36 Hours to Explore
There are cities you love the moment you step foot in them. Then there are other cities that take you a while to warm up to. Of course, the flip-side of this is that there are also cities you hate...
View ArticleLondon on a Budget – Day Two – 36 Hours to Explore
36 hours in London, a budget of 150 GBP and a mission to re-discover the best parts of the city. This is part two in my two part look at London. Learn more about the challenge behind this trip, issued...
View ArticleWe Discovered The World Together – RTW Family Travel 20 Years Later
I was 11, tall for my age, lanky, a bit shy, and perpetually curious. I wasn’t a huge fan of school and found the whole thing awkward but, I had my core group of friends and powerful interests. I was...
View ArticleSix Short Stories From The Roskilde Music Festival
Last year I wrote up my experiences as a first timer at the Roskilde Music festival. The festival is world famous, not only for its size, but for it’s unique and quirky atmosphere. The experience was...
View ArticleBackyard Lilies in Bloom
During my US road trip I had a quick stopover in Prescott to see my folks and old friends. One of the highlights of the house in Prescott is the incredible yardwork my folks have done which has...
View ArticleIncredible Slow Motion Footage of a Large Hummingbird Charm
There are moments that we come upon while traveling that enchant us. They are the milliseconds that blend with minutes to leave us lost outside of time enraptured and mesmerized by the beauty of...
View ArticleIberia Airlines Plays Song About Death and Dying Before Takeoff
Earlier this week I had the distinct displeasure of flying from Copenhagen to Madrid with Iberia Airlines. While my trip ended up being fantastic, the flight itself was an unmitigated disaster. The...
View ArticleRoad Trip USA – Colorado and Arizona in Color Photos
Grand skies, incredible nature. Delicious eats and dramatic mountain passes. Peaceful rivers and powerful inspiration for the imagination. These are the traits, all bolstered by the sharp, clean,...
View ArticleA Road Trip Through Denmark in Fall
If you crack a guidebook for Copenhagen you’ll find a number of great (and not so great) suggestions. Everything from a visit to The Little Mermaid (yuck) to the incredible vista out over the Sand...
View ArticleThe Spirit of the Moment
I’m thrilled to share that VirtualWayfarer just passed 1,000,000 views on YouTube (I’m so incredibly humbled and flattered – you are all amazing!). To celebrate, I decided to dive into my video...
View ArticleThe Wadden Sea – Weekly Travel Photo & Product Review
The Black Sun – it almost sounds ominous doesn’t it? If you’re a small worm, grasshopper, or fruit tree around south-western Jutland in fall, I suppose it is. But, for the rest of us, it describes a...
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