America del Sur hostel in Calafate has a pretty phenomenal view of Lake Argentino. On mornings before glacier treks or mountain hikes, I would sit gazing through the lofty floor-to-ceiling windows that exposed a beautiful natural landscape within arm’s reach. Carbo-loading on complimentary hostel breakfast and plotting my expeditions on a trail map, I would struggle…

Between the glacier tekking, mountain climbing and sheep herding I also devoted some time to lounging around in “downtown Calafate.” I passed by the casino but did not go in. I walked through a feria of artesenal junk but did not buy anything. I visited the main square and stores that sold a variety of camping…

There are two dishes commonly associated with the Patagonia region of Argentina. The first is roasted lamb, the second: local trout. While I made no effort to pack “gear” sturdy enough to endure harsh glacial winds or hikes over rugged landscapes, I did look up what to eat weeks before the trip. It’s all about…

I arrived in Calafate without a single preconception. My expedition to the end of the world had been plotted out by my outdoorsy brother and his outdoorsier wife, who were planning to accompany me but ultimately canceled just a month before. A 1 hour cab ride to the international airport at 5 a.m. followed my first…