15. Bogota, Colombia The bustling capital of Colombia is a city full of excitement and wonder. The city has many diverse neighborhoods, many of which feel like entirely new cities in themselves. The ubiquitous street art adds some spice to the already colorful city, especially in the stunning hillside barrio of Comuna Paraiso. There aren’t… Read More My Top 15 Favorite Cities In South America
A scenic 90-minute drive from Northern Patagonia’s main hub of Bariloche is the stunning town of Villa La Angostura. This blissfully serene village is often referred to as the “Gardens of Patagonia,” an accurate nickname for the lush and peaceful lake town. Villa La Angostura is a must on any Patagonia itinerary, even for just… Read More A Quick Travel Guide to Villa La Angostura, Patagonia
There’s nothing quite like the vastness and beauty of the Patagonian wilderness. I found myself in El Bolson, a charming village in the north of Argentine Patagonia with excellent hiking. I didn’t expect much from the town at first. Initially, I was just looking to break up the 25-hour bus ride from Bariloche to El… Read More Hiking To El Cajon del Azul: El Bolson, Argentina
I had dreamed of visiting El Chalten for years. When I finally made it there, it blew away even my loftiest expectations. This little village deep in Argentinian Patagonia was my idea of a perfect travel destination. A small, walkable town tucked away between dense forests, majestic mountain ranges, roaring rivers and nature in all… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to El Chalten, Argentina
Salta is a guaranteed good time, no matter your taste. It’s a great city for all types of travelers.… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Salta, Argentina | The Partying Traveler
As I unfortunately predicted in Week 3, there would be no Patagonia Chronicles Week 4. Not anytime soon, anyway. The proverbial shit has proverbially struck the proverbial fan. In the span of a week, I have gone from the wild and jaw-dropping landscapes of Patagonia to my couch. For now, I am quarantining at home,… Read More The Patagonia Chronicles: Interlude
Where are my Gabriel Garcia Marquez fans at? I don’t actually remember what cholera had to do with that book, but coronavirus has everything to do with the Patagonia Chronicles Week 3. Who knows if there might even be a week 4? Things have changed drastically over the last few days, and what has felt… Read More The Patagonia Chronicles Week 3: Love in the Time of Corona
Bariloche proved to be the outlier as far as towns in Patagonia go. Good. It also was the last place where I would have somewhat passable Wi-Fi. Not good. I’ve made a quick detour to the town of Esquel, relatively unknown as far as Patagonian hotspots go. I have no idea what there is to… Read More The Patagonia Chronicles Week 2: Into The Wild
Bariloche, located at the northern edge of Patagonia, is one of Argentina and South America’s top travel destinations. This beautiful town is situated on the shores of several different lakes and surrounded by mountains. It is a nature-lover’s dream. The area feels like a mirage, a lush oasis in the otherwise desolate Patagonian steppe. With… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Bariloche, Argentina | 2026
I have writer’s block. Or everything block. I haven’t found the inspiration to write anything remotely informative or helpful on my blog so we are just going to ramble straight off the dome. The travel burnout has been real for the past few weeks and I definitely haven’t been helping my case with all of… Read More The Patagonia Chronicles Week 1: Broke Boy in Bariloche