south america – Page 4 – VirtualWayfarer

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 ridge line that shadowed the fascinating blue-gray, almost silver, glacial waters t…

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…

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…

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 crisp, partly cloudy and smelled fresh. The air prickled my skin and teased at a re…

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, 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 Argentin…

BackpackingDecember 17, 2010January 20, 2019

Packing List for Argentina – 21 Day Backpacking and Hostel Trip

The following is my packing list for a 21 day backpacking trip through Argentina in December and early January. The video goes through each item I'll be taking and highlights how and why I decided to take it. This packi…

BackpackingOctober 20, 2010March 14, 2012

Frequent Flyer Credit Card Whoes

**UPDATE** - While still frustrated by the experience I had, I recently decided to give FF programs another go. While I have continued to face frustrations with the process, booking and usage of my points, there is va…