Glacier – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingSeptember 11, 2017September 15, 2017

Roadtrip Iceland: The Southern Coast in Black and White

When preparing for this trip, I reached out to Auto Europe and asked if they were interested in sponsoring our rental. They said yes, and provided the rental car for the duration of our trip. This pos…

Friday Photo GalleryDecember 20, 2013

Perito Moreno Glacier and A Jacket Review – Weekly Travel Photo

If you maintain a bucket list it's time that you get out your pen and add hiking a glacier to it. The experience is incredible. Of all the blues I've seen during my travels I think that glacial blue is, hands down, my…

Friday Photo GalleryJuly 26, 2013

Glacial Summers – Weekly Travel Photo

To this day I experience a strong longing to return to Argentina. It is, perhaps, one of the most over-looked destinations on earth when one considers the natural majesty, rich foods, and incredible experiences it prov…

TravelJuly 20, 2012May 26, 2012

Perito Moreno Waterfalls – Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo

I love hiking near water. I'm not sure if that love stems from early childhood when I was imprinted with wonderful memories while hiking along snow-melt fed streams in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, or results fr…

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 3, 2012

Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – Perito Moreno Glacier

Located in the heart of southern Patagonia in Argentina the Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the few glaciers in the world which is currently growing. Perito Moreno is part of Los Glaciares National Park in the Santa Cruz Province. Unlike many of its siblings which are covered in a thick layer of b…

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 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…

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 …

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…