Travel Focused. Food Driven. And maybe a little gay
The Cataratas de Iguazú, Iguazú Falls, is an incredible and unforgettable experience. Having visited Victoria, Niagra and Iguazú [twice], Iguazú is definitely my favorite. Victoria is a stunning setting – the broad, almost tranquil flowing river and the deep, narrow gorge is incredible. Since the … Continue reading “Iguazu Falls” →
About a decade ago hikers and backpackers discovered the village of El Chalten and it’s been growing rapidly as a tourist destination. The main attraction is Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. It’s a gateway to trails surrounding the peaks of Cerro … Continue reading “El Chalten” →
Having started out as a small outpost to serve ginormous sheep ranches (one family owned over 3 million hectares), El Calafate did not grow into its current self until tourism picked up for the local national parks around 15 years … Continue reading “El Calfate and Perito Moreno Glacier” →
Punta Arenas is an interesting port city at the southern end of the Chilean peninsula. Given it’s long history as a penal colony, sheep farming and shipping zone through the Strait of Magellan, it is the largest city this far … Continue reading “Punta Arenas” →
The road of the seven lakes is the name given to route 40 between La Angostura and San Martin de los Andes. There are seven major lakes but the total number is higher. While only 67 miles long, it passes … Continue reading “La Ruta de Siete Lagos” →
While San Carlos de Bariloche, commonly called Bariloche, is known for its Swiss alpine-style architecture and its chocolate, it’s really a great example of what happens when there is no urban planning. Even with it’s location on the edge of … Continue reading “Bariloche” →
Mendoza is Sonoma County, California, wine country 30 years ago if it were in the Southern California desert – discovered but not yet overrun or over-developed, populated but with a small-town feel, manageable, and focused on wine and food in … Continue reading “Mendoza” →