Hostelling – Page 25 – VirtualWayfarer

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 good location, and excellent facilities. The girl on the front desk, a Bulgaria…

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…

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 26, 2011March 9, 2011

Lands of Ice and Snow – The Perito Moreno Glacier

**This post is Part III in my three part series on the Perito Moreno Glacier. Rewind to: Part I or Part II. One of the most exciting stops along our route was a brief pause at a large waterfall in the middle of the glacier. Easily 8 feet across, the waterfall carved a trough along the surface …

BackpackingFebruary 25, 2011March 9, 2011

Middle Earth? Nope, Just the Perito Moreno Glacier!

**This post is Part II in my three part series on the Perito Moreno Glacier. View Part I or skip to Part III. As the ferry blasted across the lake's smooth surface, deftly dodging floating icebergs with the appearance…

BackpackingFebruary 22, 2011March 9, 2011

Hiking the Perito Moreno Glacier – The Approach

**This post is Part I in my three part series on the Perito Moreno Glacier. Fast forward to: Part II or Part III. The adventure began sometime between 7AM and 8AM when a small 16 person van pulled up in front of my ho…

BackpackingJanuary 18, 2011April 15, 2016

How To Pick A Travel Partner and Avoid Killing Them

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Orkney Isles with my brother in 09' (that's an ASU Trident)[/caption] You're itching to take a trip. You've got the money saved up, or at least you are ready to start s…

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…