Reviews

Arrayan Tea House: Where the Rays of the Setting Sun Fall

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In a place with as many cozy tea houses as freckles on my face today (thanks, Nelly the laundry lady for pointing out the quantity of ‘pecas’ that’ve exploded up in the alpine lately), I have a true favorite.
 

8 Things You Should Know About Gore-tex

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Recently, I spent a few days at the GORE-TEX headquarters for a blogger’s summit with people who cover gear for traveling, snowboarding, rock climbing, camping, mountain biking,hiking, and more. It was the company’s plan to teach us how their stuff works, tell us about a new Experience More social network they’re launching, and to bust some myths about breathable and waterproof fabrics. At times it felt like a science class, but one that was actually interesting and useful. Yeah, I got a couple jackets that I’ll be reviewing on here later, but I also came back with lots of knowledge I didn’t have before.

 

The Solar-Powered Traveler

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Solio Classic Solar Power ChargerSomeone once asked me, “Have you figured out if there’s a way to travel around the world without ever plugging into a wall socket? With/without a laptop?”

 

Correntoso Lake & River Hotel

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Correntoso Lake & River Hotel
 
The Hotel Correntoso has become one of the top small luxury hotels in Patagonia. Its blend of history, privileged natural setting, home style comfort and outstanding service makes this hotel a definite winner if you're looking for an upscale Patagonian experience away from the crowds.