One of the major bonuses of traveling in the age of technology (besides Skype!) is that we can take advantage of some neat travel apps. Erik carries a Google Nexus One (Android) phone and I have a 3rd generation iPod touch. Here are some apps for both devices, which we’ve found helpful along our travels. [...]
“Why is everybody so down on Chile?”, I kept asking Heather. Indeed, during our time in this long, coastal country, we were wowed by beautiful beaches, bustling cities, rumbling volcanoes, delicious wine, friendly people, and (believe it or not) even some good food. In short, it was so much different (and better) than we had [...]
It’s definitely a challenge to still feel like a woman while backpacking through Central & South America. When we were preparing for our trip in April of 2010, Erik tried to convince me not to bring a few “girly” items that he considered “non-essentials.” But, he’s a guy. Guys are low-maintenance. Girls need just a [...]
Continued from Part I… After a night of non-stop rain less than halfway through our planned 5-day trek through Torres del Paine National Park, we were debating whether to continue through the unpleasant conditions or turn back towards Puerto Natales. Throughout the morning and early afternoon the rain kept pouring down as we sat in [...]
Today, we set sail on the MV Plancius expedition ship through rough, cold waters for Antarctica! We consider ourselves extremely lucky to be visiting this last frontier – The Great White Continent – and will no doubt have a lot of stories to tell. Unfortunately, we will have no access to the internet for the [...]
We left El Calafate and Argentina to head across the border, towards Puerto Natales and nearby Torres del Paine National Park. This park is supposed to be one of the most beautiful in Southern Patagonia, offering many different hiking opportunities around its stunning mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, and rivers. The classic trek through Torres del [...]
The journey from Puerto Madryn to El Calafate was our longest bus trip to date. Argentina is a massive country (it’s the 8th largest country in the world) and we knew we would have some mammoth bus trips in store for us. Our bus left Puerto Madryn at 7pm and we arrived at our transfer [...]
After so long on the road, we’ve learned more than a few lessons in how to pack, what to pack, and – most importantly – what not to pack for a round the world trip. Shortly after starting our trip, we posted details on all of the items we’re carrying on our gear page, including [...]
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