Most people assume you need to quit your job or have thousands saved to afford a month abroad. I thought that too. But if you’re past the backpacker phase, the idea of hostel dorms, airport sleepovers, and squeezing every dollar sounds exhausting. You want to travel comfortably, stay longer, and still keep your real life…
Packing ultra light sounds great until you’re uncomfortable, unproductive, and dreading opening your laptop. After trying to work from a kitchen table in Argentina for a month, I learned that the hard way. My back hurt, my setup was terrible, and I started to resent work while traveling (which I thought would never happen). Since…
Most trips are measured in days. But what happens when you stay somewhere long enough to stop feeling like a visitor? A few years ago, I started spending a month abroad at a time — originally just to see my family in Buenos Aires without burning through all my vacation days. What surprised me wasn’t…
Patagonia is tricky to pack for, even in the middle of summer. You could get rain, sun, and brutal wind all in the same day (trust me, I did). On my last trip to El Calafate and El Chalten, I was switching between a tank top and a jacket and windbreaker… all before lunch. If…
This list of the best day hikes in Bariloche is for casual adventurers who don’t want to spend multi-days on the trail. If you only have a few days in Bariloche and want jaw-dropping hikes that won’t leave you sore for a week, this guide is for you. While there are lots of amazing things…
If you’re visiting El Calafate, going on the Perito Moreno minitrekking tour is one of the most unforgettable experiences you can have in Patagonia. Few places in the world feel as awe-inspiring as standing on a glacier. Taking in all the shades of blue of the ice and the crystal clear pools of water while…
