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Hidden Patagonia

Posted on January 16, 2023 by admin
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For the next few days we explored Aysen, the Patagonian region that inspired dreamers, adventurers, and entrepreneurs like Yvon Chouinard, the founder of the clothing company, Patagonia, and Doug Tompkins, the founder of Esprit and The North Face.

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Kayaking the Marble Caves of Patagonia

Posted on January 11, 2023 by admin
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Gliding around and through turquoise-hued, marble formations in a kayak? Doesn’t get much better than that.

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Three Great Days in Buenos Aires

Posted on November 1, 2017 by admin
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Eating pizza in Buenos Aires, the land of empanadas and humongous slabs of beef? That may not be how you would expect a walking-eating tour to begin in this, the most cosmopolitan city in South America.P1010956 Continue reading →

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Salta, Argentina — Utah with Alcohol

Posted on October 24, 2017 by admin
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Imagine the canyon country of southern Utah dotted with world-class wineries and Spanish Colonial architecture.P1010457 Continue reading →

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Kayaking the First Fjord of Chile

Posted on October 13, 2015 by admin
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Within 45 minutes of remarking to my paddling partner, “sea kayaking is so relaxing,” we were battling the highest winds and waves I have ever encountered in a kayak. P1020727 Continue reading →

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Images from the Bottom of the World

Posted on October 6, 2015 by admin
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Aguila Glacier — Day 2

The three days on our expedition cruise on the Stella Australis through the Beagle Channel and the Strait of Magellan from Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile produced some of the most beautiful and compelling photos I have ever taken.  Continue reading →

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Scenes From Breakfast

Posted on September 30, 2015 by admin
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After almost 28 hours of travel, I finally slid into bed at my hotel in Ushuaia, the Los Acebos. These are some scenes from the breakfast room the next morning, just a taste of what’s to come.P1120772 Continue reading →

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Galapagos Recap

Posted on August 1, 2014 by admin
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This was a great trip. Not easy or relaxing, but one of the most active, diverse and stimulating trips I have ever taken.

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Galapagos, Day 4

Posted on July 28, 2014 by admin
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The activity, scenery, wildlife and just plain fun continues.

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Galapagos, Day 3

Posted on July 25, 2014 by admin
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This was the most amazing day of snorkeling I have ever had.

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