Author Archive: Daniel
For nearly ten years now, Daniel of Two Go Round-The-World has explored how travel captures our imagination and engages our deepest emotions. One half of the duo that maintains the widely read Two Go Round-The-World blog, Daniel treats his subjects not only as works of art but also as symbols of the cultural and political forces that inspire them. His latest book, The Physics of Flocking, gathers his favourite writing featured over the past two years on Two Go Round-The-World in columns like 'Looking Back' and 'The Whole Picture'—along with new reflections.
Visiting Chile: Five things to see in Santiago
With such polarized opinions, Kathryn and I knew that we would either love Santiago or hate it.
Hackpacking: Using Poste Restante or General Delivery
Poste Restante (dubbed ‘General Delivery in the US’ and ‘Lista de Correos’ in South America) is a service whereby the post office holds mail until the recipient picks it up.
The Whole Picture: Cántaros Pond in Argentina
In order to reach Cántaros Pond at Puerto Blest, catch a catamaran on the Llao Llao Peninsula, which sets sail for the long and narrow Blest Arm
Two Go Round Chile and Argentina
Soon we’ll be exploring the streets of Santiago, sampling Chilean wines, soaking in the natural beauty of the Lake District’s glaciers and lakes, and sampling the food, wine and sophistication of the ‘Paris of the South’, Buenos Aires.
Day Eight: Galapagos Tortoises in Santa Cruz
With echoes of Vonnegut’s narrator ringing in my ears, we disembarked the Millenium one last time to explore Santa Cruz, which offers excellent opportunities for viewing wild Galapagos Tortoises.
The Web’s Best Travel Blog Taglines
A tagline in today’s blogging world is more than just a “line.” In fact, it can create a whole new world of engagement for a blog’s readers—if it’s done right. Kathryn and I believe a tagline is a fun way of branding what a travel blog does in the minds of its readers. The best taglines [...]
Day Seven: Mysterious Floreana
In the 1930s, the island of Floreana played host to a great deal intrigue and mystery. A German dentist, his mistress, a young family and a self-styled baroness and her two lovers came to settle on the island.
The Whole Picture: Marine Iguana at Española
Marine Iguanas from Española are the only subspecies that change colour during breeding season.
Day Six: Encounters on Espanola
Espanola is the oldest of the Galapagos Islands. Once home to thousands of tortoises, the islands population had been depleted to three males and 12 females by 1970.
Day Five: Visiting San Cristobal and Isla Lobos
In the bay, Galapagos sea lions rest on dozens of fishing boats bobbing in the azure bay. Around town, in the shade of benches and statues, sea lions laze, enjoying a brief respite from the sun.
Day Four: The Sights of South Plaza and Santa Fe
To say that South Plaza is quite unlike any other island in the Galapagos underscores the amazing diversity of the islands.
2010: The Year in Review
To close out 2010 (and look ahead to 2011), we’re reviewing some of our blogging accomplishments, our highlights and, moreover, take a moment to thank our readers!
What We’re Reading: January 7, 2011
Each Friday, we share those sites and articles—those interesting links—that we are currently reading or have recently read.
Day Three: From Bachas Beach to North Seymour
We’re here for the shorebirds—and the island’s brackish lagoons do not disappoint.
Day Two: Exploring Chinese Hat and Bartolome
Rounding a corner, we spot a Galapagos hawk perched high above the beach on a bluff—a fearsome predator and scavenger with no natural enemies.
Day One: From Baltra to Santa Cruz
Once landed, we are cautioned to choose our steps carefully. The dock, surrounded by several varieties of mangroves is covered by marine iguanas warming themselves in the sun.
Cruising the Galapagos: Setting Out!
We’re planning to turn our trip to the Galapagos Island into a series of posts that will build upon one another, exploring our trip through the Galapagos over a number of days.
Cruising the Galapagos: Our Itinerary
Because the Galapagos Archipelago lies isolated 600 miles off the coast of South America, its late discovery by humans, along with a historical lack of predators has set the stage for the greatest showcase for evolution to be witnessed anywhere in the world.
A Look Back and a Look Ahead
There is a psychological pleasure in anticipation. And it was this pleasure that energized both Kathryn and me in those early days, and it was this energy that served as catalyst for the blog itself.
Free eBook: The Physics of Flocking
Daniel’s latest book, The Physics of Flocking, gathers his favourite writing featured over the past two years on Two Go Round-The-World in columns like ‘Looking Back’ and ‘The Whole Picture’ along with new reflections.
