Beagle Channel – VirtualWayfarer

Friday Photo GalleryMarch 16, 2012March 17, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Ruined Boats

Located an hour's drive outside of Ushuaia, along the Beagle Channel in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina this small ranch serves as the launching pad for zodiac trips out to a small nearby island. The island is home to a seasonal colony of some 4,000 Magellanic Penguins and approximately 50 Gentoo Peng…

BackpackingFebruary 26, 2012

Awe Inspiring Argentina – A Video Blog

When I set out to explore Argentina over the course of a 21 day trip in December 2010 I was drawn by the stories I had heard of Buenos Aires. Stories of passion, romance, great food and tango dancing so sensual it woul…

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…