The Spirit of the Moment
I'm thrilled to share that VirtualWayfarer just passed 1,000,000 views on YouTube (I'm so incredibly humbled and flattered - you are all amazing!). To celebrate, I decided to dive into my video archiv…
Tag: Ushuaia
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 se…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…