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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 ferocious reputation for it's sheer cliff faces and near-impossible climbs. With sleep…

BackpackingMarch 17, 2011March 18, 2011

The Majesty of Mt. Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre

The bus was clean, modern and comfortable. The view started out fairly unimpressive. That wouldn't last. As we cut straight across the barren desert we slid past the airport and then traced our way along the subtle rid…

BackpackingFebruary 8, 2011March 9, 2011

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Having limited myself to two full days in Tierra del Fuego I quickly decided that the National Park was a must-visit during my second day. Admittedly, it was a difficult decision given it was the park or traveling via …

BackpackingFebruary 3, 2011March 9, 2011

4,000 Penguins and the End of the Earth

My shoes made a soft squishing noise as I stepped off the paved path and onto a narrow band of muddy earth which wound its way between the road and a small set of kiosks along Ushuaia's main pier. The morning was cris…

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 w…

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 Argentina for the first time in over 20 years. As the hours ticked by he shared storie…

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 18, 2010March 9, 2011

Bergen, A Scenic Seafood Picnic and Local Fjords

Still a bit giddy (silly but true) after the previous day's spectacular adventure on the Flam Railway and through the Nærøyfjord I opted to spend my final day in Bergen and the nearby fjords. After a relatively late st…

BackpackingNovember 9, 2010March 9, 2011

Norway’s Pristine Fjords, Waterfalls and Mountains

While the city of Bergen is a significant draw with its rich history, beautiful architecture and delicious seafood the real reason people head to the region is the fjords. The western coast of Norway is an incredible …