Hostel – Page 18 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingJuly 25, 2011July 27, 2011

An Authentic Tango Experience While Tackling the Language Barrier

When I announced my plans to travel to Argentina I knew immediately that there were several friends I absolutely had to get in touch with. One was Kellen, a friend who had spent 3 months the previous summer in Buenos Aires as part of a fantastic study abroad program. He had honed his Spanish, dan…

BackpackingJuly 6, 2011July 6, 2011

Sex On the Dance Floor or Just a Flirtatious Tango? Argentine Tango at Cafe de los Angelitos in Buenos Aires!

With that keen sense of despair gnawing at the edge of my mind, I gradually began to internalize that my trip to Argentina was nearing its conclusion. Anything but ready to leave Argentina behind I relished every remai…

BackpackingJune 21, 2011

My 7 Links – A Stroll Through Blog History

I was recently nominated to participate in the My 7 Links project sponsored by TripBase. The process is simple. Nominated bloggers identify several posts which meet seven criteria and then share them with readers. In…

BackpackingJune 17, 2011June 22, 2011

Puerto de Iguazu, Toucans and an Animal Rehabilitation in Argentina

After a delightful evening filled with relaxation, socialization and an absolutely delicious Argentinian steak it was time to decide what my second full day in Puerto de Iguazu would consist of. I debated a return to …

BackpackingJune 8, 2011June 22, 2011

Iguazu Falls, the Devils Throat and Wild Beasts: Adventure in Northern Argentina

View part one of this post: A Traveler’s Dream and Natural Wonder of the World – Iguazu Falls in Northern Argentina. My legs pumped furiously. The burn forced a slight grimace. Mossy step after mossy step I launche…

BackpackingJune 2, 2011June 22, 2011

A Traveler’s Dream and Natural Wonder of the World – Iguazu Falls in Northern Argentina

After a relaxing day spent at the Marco Polo Backpacker's Hostel in the town of Puerto Iguazu (located immediately across from the bus station) I set out to explore Iguazu Falls. As I bought my bus fare (transportation/price info here) and hopped on the shuttle to the falls, I did so with slight …

BackpackingMay 12, 2011May 12, 2011

The San Telmo Market in Buenos Aires

Upon my return to Buenos Airies I immediately backtracked from the Airport to the hostel I had stayed in previously. Located in the heart of the San Telmo District Tango Backpackers offered familiar/friendly staff, a …

BackpackingApril 24, 2011April 26, 2011

Christmas Eve and Buenos Aires Bound

After a refreshing nap we washed up and slowly de-frosted our bodies. Then it was time to undertake our next herculean undertaking. Dinner. As I mentioned in a previous post it was Christmas Eve which tends to be the d…

BackpackingApril 15, 2011April 26, 2011

O brother, where art thou pants?

Still recovering from our 22km hike through the rain and wind we collapsed into our beds and began to relax, rehydrate and unwind. Thoroughly tuckered we decided to wash up, nap briefly, then strike out for food and a…

BackpackingApril 11, 2011April 12, 2011

The Fitz Roy Hike – Exploring Southern Patagonia

Mount Fitz Roy wouldn't qualify as a small mountain under any circumstances, but by that same token, it's not one of the world's greats...size wise that is. At a hair over 11,000 feet the mountain has earned a ferocio…