6 Travel Tips for Longterm Trips
I’m in the air, en route to my hometown of Arnold, California. Fresh off five months of travel, I bring to you six suggestions for your next long trip, from pre-departure planning to lingering just long enough.
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From Puerto Montt to Bariloche: 2-Week Road Trip Around Northern Patagonia
Lakes, volcanos, hot springs — oh my! This land is laden with outdoor activities and summer weather so divine you’ll never want to stay indoors. Let’s go; it’s time for a road trip.
Dientes de Navarino: The World’s Southernmost Backpacking Circuit
At first, I didn’t understand the Patagonian tagline “four seasons in a day.” But then we hiked Dientes de Navarino. Within 24 hours, we experienced rain, blue skies, wind, hail and more sunshine. What gives, Patagonia?
Torres del Paine: Backpacking the W Circuit
We almost didn’t make it to Torres del Paine. But after some last-minute reservations, we secured our campsites for the famed 4-day W Circuit.
El Chaltén: Hiking Haven Crowned by Fitz Roy
Under the iconic Mount Fitz Roy rests El Chaltén: a vibrantly painted village known worldwide as Argentina’s capital of trekking. It offers good food, great trails and natural surroundings unlike any other.
11-Day Road Trip Through Coastal Uruguay
When you look at Uruguay on a map, it barely registers between giants Argentina and Brazil. But this small country packs a cultural punch — from ramshackle seaside towns to sprawling centuries-old vineyards. “Cada parte es única,” a shopkeeper in Carmelo told me. After an 11-day road trip around Uruguay, I had to agree: Each area is unique.
Salta: Home Sweet North of Argentina
On the heels of my 30th birthday, I took a solo trip to the north of Argentina. Salta — with its accessible airport and central location — served as my home base throughout the trip. Discover the charms of this city that blends colonial grandeur and Andean tradition.
Packing and Expenses for an 11-Day Trip to Northern Argentina
Unabashed snoop that I am, I love peeking at other people’s packing lists. For those like me, here are the contents of my own bag, as well as pocketbook, for a fall-time budget trip to Salta and Jujuy.
How to Photograph a Surprise Proposal
When photographing a proposal, you’re standing witness to a couple’s decision to spend their lives together, and they’ll forever relive the memory through your eyes. No pressure, right?
What to Do with 10 Days in Buenos Aires
Whether you’re visiting Buenos Aires or hosting friends for a bit, it can be tricky to pack the best of this city into just ten days.