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Adventure

It Turns Out that Walking on a Glacier is Pretty Cool

May 2, 2011

When we were in Patagonia visiting glaciers on a regular basis, one thing we really wanted to do was hike on one. Believe it or not, taking part in that in Argentina and Chile was really expensive and beyond our budget for that part of the trip. We told ourselves that if it fit into [...]

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Loads of Fun at Hacienda Campo Rico

April 27, 2011

Beautiful beaches, amazing food, stunning architecture, and a blend of cultures all make a trip to Puerto Rico amazing. In addition to all the above highlights, getting out to explore and take part in some adventure activities is always a part of travel I welcome. Luckily for those heading to San Juan, Puerto Rico, outdoor [...]

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Hiking Guide-Laguna de los Tres

December 13, 2010

Details Length- 17 miles (27 kilometers) Time- This one took us a good 10 hours. It was the final day of 3 hiking days that saw us cover nearly 50 miles (~80 kilometers), so we were sore and tired from the get-go. Difficulty- Definitely the most difficult of the hikes we did in El Chalten. [...]

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Hiking Guide-Lago/Glacier Piedras Blancas

December 9, 2010

Details Length-16 miles (25 kilometers) Time- It took us about 9 hours, with about 2.5 of those coming on the final mile of the “trail” and an extra hour added on because we made a detour to Laguna Capri. Difficulty- This was more difficult than the hike to Lago and Glacier Torres, but not as [...]

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Hiking Guide-Lago/Glacier Torres

December 8, 2010

Details Length- 15 miles (24 kilometers) Time- It took us about 8 hours, but we were with another couple, took it slow, and talked a lot along the way. If determined, it can probably be done in about 6. Difficulty- This was a relatively easy hike after the initial hour climb once on the trail [...]

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A Trekking Guide for El Chalten

December 6, 2010

Overview If you’re a hiker, a camper, a climber, or just a lover of the outdoors, there really aren’t many better places in the world than El Chalten. Options abound for trekkers coming to El Chalten to hike around the Fitz Roy range and Cerro Torre, and those options are the main reason we fell [...]

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Perito Moreno Glacier

December 1, 2010

One of the greatest natural wonders in the world, Perito Moreno Glacier, is definitely a must-see when traveling to Argentina and Patagonia. There are loads of options when visiting one of the only glaciers in the world that is still expanding, and this is your definitive guide to getting the most out of your visit [...]

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All you need to know about a Bolivian Pampas Tour

September 27, 2010

When initially planning our RTW trip, we built it around several cornerstones. There were a small number of must-sees on our list, and that became the base for planning our itinerary. A trip into the Amazon was one of those, and we ultimately decided to do it while in Bolivia, for several reasons, low cost [...]

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