Seasoned travel writer Wayne Bernhardson covers the best sights and adventures that Patagonia has to offer, from visiting Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city, to viewing the jagged peaks of Cuernos del Paine and hiking on Argentina's Moreno Glacier. Bernhardson also offers unique trip strategies including The Andean Lakes Loop and The natural History Tour. Complete with details for exploring the penguin-dotted Falkland Islands, staying in guest ranches in the Patagonian outback, and whale watching at the World Heritage Site of Península Valdés, Moon Patagonia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
With its black-and-white photos and distinctly old-school presentation, this seems much more in line with the guidebooks my parents had. Everything I've read leads me to believe that Patagonia is wild and big, like Queen Latifah. And while I appreciate a massive index as much as the next red-blooded American man, too much time is spent on the two urban capital cities instead of the greater outdoors. Still, your grandma will love it. Douglas Lord, "Books for Dudes", Booksmack!, 12/2/10