by Robert Barker | Oct 7, 2019 | Adventure Travel, Blog
What is Cat Skiing Cat skiing is a guided backcountry experience using a snowcat (think tractor with cat-tracks for wheels) to bring you to the top of the mountain instead of a traditional ski-lift. The benefit is that most of the terrain in the backcountry is...
by Robert Barker | Jul 5, 2019 | Adventure Travel, Argentina, Blog, Custom Packages, Food & Wine, Ski Resort Packages, South America, Travel
There is so much to do and see in Argentina It is hard to narrow it down to a Top 5 but here goes… No. 5 El Calafate El Calafate is a small lakeside city in the Patagonia region of Argentina. While the city itself has a great vibe and outdoor-town allure, it is...
by Robert Barker | Sep 28, 2018 | Adventure Travel, Blog, Guided Tours, Travel, Uncategorized
These days, it’s all about how to “travel light” Traveling light simply means that working off the “carry-on” model. This translates to one carry-on sized bag (9″ x 14″ x 22″) and one personal item (9″ x 10″...
by Robert Barker | Aug 6, 2018 | Adventure Travel, Blog, North America, South America, Travel
Travel insurance is one of those things that takes all the fun out of planning your vacation. People tend to think of it as either an unwanted extra expense or as some sort of jinx—ensuring that Murphy’s Law will be in full effect during their vacation. The...
by Robert Barker | Jul 31, 2018 | Adventure Travel, Blog, South America, Travel
Do people tip here? This is a question we get asked a lot. Tipping customs can vary widely from country to country. In fact, in some parts of the world, it is considered offensive to leave a tip no matter how great the service is. The other question we get a lot is...
by Robert Barker | Jun 27, 2018 | Adventure Travel, Blog, Food & Wine, South America, Travel
5 foods you have to try in Argentina There are so many different foods to try in Argentina it is hard to narrow it down to just a handful but if we had to pick just five these are the ones we’d go with. Asado Asado stands for BBQ in Argentina and in a...
