El Chalten – VirtualWayfarer

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 would leave you with goose bumps. I expected Buenos Aires to be the highlight of my …

BackpackingJuly 31, 2011July 31, 2011

My Argentina Trip in Review – Analyzing One of the World’s Greatest Destination Countries

Over the last decade Argentina has gone from quiet tourist destination to one of the world's most sought after. With world famous steaks, an absolutely delightful wine industry, and incredibly captivating Argentine Ta…

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…

BackpackingMarch 15, 2011March 17, 2011

New Videos & New Features

Hello friends, I'm excited to announce that I've made several additional tweaks to the site and my Thesis theme. You'll notice that the header is now significantly better incorporated into the theme. I've also included a number of social media buttons and tools in the sidebar and significantly, I…

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, 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…