Travel – Page 42 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingJanuary 17, 2011May 20, 2011

Unlocking Ushuaia’s Secrets – The Portal to Tierra del Fuego

The first few days of my Argentina trip had been spent exploring Buenos Aires, socializing, dealing with jet lag and adjusting to the reality that I was back on the road. For me, it was the southern city of Ushuaia where I mentally perceived my Argentinian adventure as truly beginning. I didn't …

BackpackingJanuary 12, 2011January 12, 2011

A Year In Review

Two thousand ten was a spectacular year. A year that told the world, "Yes, you're really in the 21st century and no, it's not going anywhere". It was a year which history looked to with grand aspirations, dreams and …

BackpackingJanuary 11, 2011March 9, 2011

Tallying Up The Cost: 21 Days In Argentina

What does a breakneck, budget conscious, adventure trip through Argentina cost? Here's the financial break down from my recently completed 21 day trip. These figures cover all of my direct trip expenses (they don't in…

BackpackingJanuary 10, 2011March 9, 2011

Welcome to Argentina, Hello Buenos Aires!

The final leg of my flight from Phoenix to Buenos Aires stretched from Florida, across Cuba and then down to Buenos Aires. During the flight, I had the pleasure of sitting next to an expat who was returning to Argentin…

BackpackingJanuary 10, 2011January 10, 2011

Argentina Photos Posted

Hello all! I'm thrilled to announce that I've completed uploading a select 425 photos from my recent Argentina trip. The photos cover Buenos Aires, Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), El Calafate/El Chalten (Patagonia) and Igu…

BackpackingDecember 17, 2010January 20, 2019

Packing List for Argentina – 21 Day Backpacking and Hostel Trip

The following is my packing list for a 21 day backpacking trip through Argentina in December and early January. The video goes through each item I'll be taking and highlights how and why I decided to take it. This packing list is in preparation for a trip to Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate, and …

BackpackingDecember 13, 2010

It’s Good to Have Friends

As you've probably noticed if you've been reading my Scandinavia trip posts, it was one heck of an adventure. One filled with great food, amazing natural scenery, beautiful cities, fantastic cultures, and wonderful pe…

BackpackingDecember 9, 2010March 9, 2011

No Humbug in Hamburg – A Day Spent Exploring!

My hostel in Hamburg was a massive sprawling multi-story building that was clean and bustling with travelers. The rooms were a nice mixture of built in bunks and free standing beds. Unfortunately, the place was poorly…

BackpackingDecember 7, 2010March 9, 2011

Goodbye Denmark, Hello Germany

My final day in Copenhagen was a brief one. After a fantastic night spent exploring the city's nightlife with Kevan and a few girls from the hostel I downed a hearty breakfast, showered, read for a while and then stru…

BackpackingNovember 22, 2010March 9, 2011

The Day I Fell In Love With Copenhagen

The day started off well. After an absolutely fantastic evening out on the town, during which my friend Kevan introduced me to Danish nightlife I rolled out of bed and headed to the common area. There I ate breakfast,…