Fierce winds, mini avalanches, and other Patagonian norms

Patagonia gets a lot of hype. I often am skeptical of places with so-called “mad hype” because of the detriments this hype can cause for a destination. I’ve seen it in countless cases – from Plitvice Lakes in Croatia to a whole lot of famous spots in China, to name a few. The hype tends…

A Chinese Bus to Somewhere

It was early July in the loud and crowded streets of Hong Kong. I’d had my fair share of Hong Kong by then. A 4-day stay in this bustling city had left me mesmerized by its lights, delights, eats, streets – a culturally fascinating melting pot. It was a beautiful city, too, with rolling hills…