What Is Patagonia? The Geographic Guide for First-Time Visitors
I stepped off the bus in Puerto Madryn after 19 hours—which included a casual two-hour delay—and wandered the terminal in a complete, disoriented haze….
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How Patagonia’s Food Changes Drastically from North to South
There comes a distinct, humbling moment on day four in Bariloche when your favorite hiking jeans simply refuse to button. You can blame the…
The Story of the Mimosa and the Welsh Arrival in Patagonia, Argentina
There is a specific kind of delirium that sets in after 19 hours on an Argentine overnight bus. It’s a state of mind where…
Coastal Patagonia vs Mountain Patagonia — Which Side Is Right for You?
There is a very specific kind of delirium that sets in around hour seventeen of an overnight bus ride down the Argentine coast. You…
Welsh Patagonia: The Most Surprising Cultural Detour in Argentina
We thought we were prepared for Patagonian distances. We really did. We boarded the bus in Mar del Plata expecting a standard 16-hour overnight…
Why the Atlantic Side of Patagonia Deserves More Attention
There is a highly specific, deeply humbling level of physical exhaustion that sets in somewhere around hour 16 of staring out a bus window…
Where to Find the Best Craft Beer in El Chalten After a 20km Hike
Somewhere around kilometer 19 of the Laguna de los Tres trek, with my feet throbbing and my legs refusing to cooperate, I seriously started…
Is El Chaltén Worth Visiting if You Hate Hiking?
Somewhere on the brutal, knee-destroying descent from Mount Fitz Roy, a very specific thought entered my mind. My feet were throbbing and aching so…