With an extortion bus fare, I opted to hitch-hike the 1400 km to the next destination, in winter..
Month: April 2022
The epic journey to Mt Fitzroy in Patagonia
Seizing the long-awaited weather break, I embarked on the renowned Fitzroy trek. Anticipating an easy four-hour journey, it turned out to be everything but..
El Chalten – Glaciers, autumn foliage and elusive mountains
El Chalten is a quaint town nestled at the base of the iconic Fitzroy mountain, which happens to be the logo of the Patagonia outdoor gear brand. Although we anticipated unfavourable weather conditions, we remained hopeful, just as we did in El Calafate. As we drove into El Chalten, the mountains were shrouded in clouds,…
Entering the enchanting Patagonia region
Glacier capital – El Calafate Our plane touched down at what felt like 6 am, but in reality, it was closer to 8. Argentina operates on a single timezone, and due to El Calafate’s western location, the sun rises quite late during the winter. However, this also meant that witnessing the sunrise became an effortless…
Arriving in South America: Buenos Aires
My trip to South America begins in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, which is widely regarded as the ideal starting point for exploring the continent. After the pandemic dampened my appetite for adventure, I chose to ease my way in. I arrived in the early morning following a 14-hour flight from Amsterdam, and fortunately,…