Perito Moreno Glacier

  The Perito Moreno Glacier is the highlight of visiting El Calafate.  One of the few glaciers in the world that is advancing rather than receding, it is very easy to to get there and view the glacier as it feeds into Lago Argentino.  There is a viewing platform but we chose to take a […]

Outer Wall Trail

I haven’t seen this trail really called anything. The explorer in me likes to check out paths less taken. This is truly one of them. It could be that few people know it even exists. Most, probably have a limited time to visit all that Angkor Archeological Park has to offer, so don’t seek out […]

Ushuaia

El Calafate

Laguna De Los Tres

Lago De Los Tres trail is one of the most popular trails in the park and possibly all of Argentina.  It is possible to hike this as an out and back trail which would be about a 16 mile day.  If you want to see the alpenglow on Fitzroy, it is best to camp overnight […]

Chorrillo Del Salto

The Chorrillo Del Salto is a beautiful waterfall about one mile from the end of town.  There is a parking area if you have a car. If not, walk to the end of town where the Laguna De Los Tres trailhead is located.  Follow the dirt road to the right for one mile.  The trail […]

El Chalten

Chile

Argentina

Exploring Angkor Archaeological Park – Part 5: A Closer Look at Angkor Wat

The first causeway to the west entrance of Angkor Wat crosses a large moat.  Interesting fact is this moat is 13 feet deep.  You may think the moat was constructed to thwart attacks against the kingdom. However the real reason was to provide a location for water runoff during the rainy season and also to […]