Patagonia Changed My Life - A Travel Film
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Ай бұрынIt's no secret why Patagonia attracts adventure lovers from all over the world. With 260,000 square miles of vast, wild landscapes at the southern end of South America, this region exposes you to nature in its rawest and purest form. This film documents my first week in Patagonia - full of difficult challenges, extreme highs and lows, and intense emotions. Enjoy!
This is Part 1 of my Patagonia series - taking place in El Chalten and El Calafate, Argentina. Check out Part 2 and 3 below:
PART 2: • GLAMPING IN PATAGONIA ...
PART 3: • SLEEPING NEXT TO A GLA...
This film was written, shot, edited, and produced by Crosby Melendi. Drone shots by Crosby Melendi and @DylanGorman.
Thank you so much for watching!
➡ ABOUT ME
My name is Crosby and I've been a full-time traveler and digital nomad since 2020. After a few corporate jobs throughout college, I quickly realized that the 9-5 lifestyle wasn’t for me. So in 2019, I took the leap into the freelance world and in 2020, I started traveling the world full-time - from solo traveling Mexico to road tripping Portugal to living in a travel trailer, I'm absolutely addicted to this lifestyle. At the moment, I'm spending 3 months exploring Argentina!
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➡ MY CAMERA GEAR
• Canon EOS R6 Mark II - amzn.to/48y0AvC
• Canon RF 24-105mm lens - amzn.to/3H2kmUo
• Microphone - amzn.to/48CdGrS
• DJI Mini 4 Pro - amzn.to/48iHFFm
• GoPro Hero 11 - amzn.to/3YtSBKu
• GoPro mini tripod - amzn.to/3v6XeeL
• Brevite camera bag: amzn.to/37XFKfe
Music from Epidemic Sounds: share.epidemicsound.com/2ws4s2 and www.xiglarecords.com/
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Creating this travel film has been one of the greatest creative endeavors of my life. To be honest, I've been in a bit of a content rut these past few months, so on this trip to Patagonia, I wanted to challenge myself to make a completely different style of video than ever before. And I have to say, I am very proud of the final result. I would love to hear your thoughts on this film in the comments, and if you think I should create more travel films like this in the future!
@mistyshappy5960 Ай бұрын
Beautiful!
@bsnbbq Ай бұрын
I came to the comments to see if anyone else noticed… love this style of video Crosby! I mean, I love all your vids. But I wanted to say how amazingly you were able to capture and translate the immensity of the experience. And on a technical note, I really enjoyed the new microphone for the voiceover. What a trip of a lifetime and thanks for sharing it!
@arafatrahmanshihab5268 12 күн бұрын
Absolutely yes
@mharg6408 3 күн бұрын
What an amazing experience Crosby !! You transmited the feeling of Patagonia: incredible landscapes and peaceminded, but also with some halth and nature incidents that could eventually happen. Thanks for showing the beauty of Argentina (I only can compare it with your beauty =) ). Blessings !! !! !
@fernandojorgerenart2638 Ай бұрын
It should be a universal human right (and duty) to visit the Argentine Patagonia in order to realize how accurately true Louis Armstrong was when singing “What a wonderful world”. Thanks a million for sharing these great images of my wonderful country with the whole world. You’re all invited! You won’t regret it a single bit.🤝👍🤗
@arafatrahmanshihab5268 12 күн бұрын
Right ❤
@virginiaberra947 Ай бұрын
I am so proud of my Argentina, Patagonia is one of the most stunning places on earth!
@dasbose4962 Ай бұрын
correction, Chilean Patagonia is way much better!
@douglasjorge3619 9 күн бұрын
@@dasbose4962jajajaja keep dreaming
@josemariarodriguez7845 Ай бұрын
Crosby you got it. Don't need to cry. The mountain is talking to you. It's just saying, hey girl, maybe not today. Don't be sad, we can try it later, I'll be here waiting for you. You finally managed to talk with Fitz Roy. Not many have the privilege.
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more ❤
@davidaragon3330 Ай бұрын
My best! My wife and I visited Patagonia couple years ago, we put a few K miles on a vehicle and went all over the place. Truly amazing how well Argentina has control of nature and resources - even animals behave differently they do not s m to be scared of humans !!! Enjoy this trip! @Ellosperdidos
@lowell62 Ай бұрын
Your narrating skills are maturing - and by that I mean they are becoming richer in reflection and articulation of emotion. Really enjoyed this one! I'm a 63 year-old solo female traveler currently plotting out my circumnavigation of the globe. Your Mexico videos inspired me recently to head to Oaxaca and Chiapas. Took me a long time to finally start poking around Mexico beyond MEX, I guess because being in the US I'm always thinking I can "go there anytime" and opt instead for faraway places. Thank you for all your hard work. PS: Planter's Fasciitis sucks! Hope it clears up soon :)
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! This is amazing. Wishing you all the best on your big adventure!
@hcarpam1 Ай бұрын
On of your best productions. I felt like I was watching a National Geographic Documentary. Excellent job.
@anjaliprasad6095 24 күн бұрын
Your narrative brought back memories of my time in Argentine Patagonia. I ventured there in February 2024 and, like you, embarked on the Laguna de los Tres hike at the onset of my journey. It proved to be an unparalleled experience, with ideal weather conditions enhancing the trek's magnificence. However, upon returning to my hotel and removing my boots, I discovered severe blood blisters on both of my thumbs. Seeking medical assistance, I visited the medical center in El Chaltén, where the doctor advised against further hiking until the blisters healed. Having to cancel all my planned hikes in El Chaltén was incredibly challenging. Fortunately, I found a way to navigate the Perito Moreno Glacier Big Ice Hike despite the discomfort of my blisters.
@patriciaponce6854 Ай бұрын
Hola!! Me alegra muchísimo que hayas tenido la oportunidad de visitar mi amado y hermoso país. Lamento las obstáculos q ha tocado atravesar pero sin duda valió la pena. Argentina es un país donde su naturaleza, su cultura, y la calidad humana no se compara con nada 😇 somos unos afortunados y me encanta que quienes puedan vengan a conocerlo. Excelente el vídeo!! 🌟🙋😘
@martinvanvuuren 24 күн бұрын
Hola! Bonas dias. Love to make Patagonia Argentinie our family new home. See soon.
@zhukov43 22 күн бұрын
When the algorithm provides genuinely awesome and interesting content I’m happy. Thank you for making this video.
@julicbo Ай бұрын
I did the laguna de los tres trekking in January and I cried in the last part of the climb. I was so physically and mentally tired (cause my fear of heights) that I was really close to give up. I didn't just because even standing still in the middle of the mountain made me feel dizzy. So I kept going and it was amazing, such a beautiful and full of emotions experience. Its true that the mountain speaks to you ❤ I loved seeing how your experience was, more after knowing that it was one thing you really wanted to do and did it with your mom
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Tears were definitely shed by multiple members of our group on that hike too. It's intense! So glad you enjoyed the video!
@tracykooken2606 29 күн бұрын
Beautiful !!!
@julicbo 29 күн бұрын
@@tracykooken2606 it really was!
@Agruviajes Ай бұрын
Hermoso trabajo y video, imagenes emocionantes, y hermosas historias!!! Gracias por visitar nuestro pais y mostrarlo con tanta belleza, respeto y emocion, me encanto el video, segui mostrando nuestro pais, espero que lo estes disfrutando. Saludos desde Buenos Aires!!!
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Muchísimas gracias!! Me alegra mucho que hayas disfrutado este vídeo. La Patagonia es un lugar tan especial ❤
@_tiffblake_ Ай бұрын
Such a stunning video Crosby! From the narration to the cinematography to working through challenges thrown your way with grace! You should be so proud. Can't wait for part 2 and 3 :)
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Thank you so so much!
@coolcalm1111 Ай бұрын
The fact that you opened the video with your plans interrupted, believe it or not, is one of the most Argentine things ever. This kind of things happend daily, mostly in Buenos Aires. You have been Argentinized now 😅 Glad you made it! ❤
@mharg6408 3 күн бұрын
Argentina entering in Crosby life lol
@jordanpawley2248 Ай бұрын
It was great to see the places I was at a few years ago, when I explored Patagonia via Motorcycle November 2018. The wind was so strong it could blow us over when riding even on the moto’s. Thanks for sharing. I remember all those places like it was yesterday.
@GabriellaViamonte 19 күн бұрын
Patagonia has been on my bucket list for some years now. This video was so beautifully shot and put together it brought tears to my eyes imagining myself there. I’m making it a goal to go later this year! If you can give details on the tours you booked it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for filming such an inspiring video!
@arnoldchua6310 8 күн бұрын
same here please share details on the tours you booked :)
@nicomagliaro Ай бұрын
Hay un dicho de que un paso atrás es solo para tomar envión. Patagonia siempre va a estar ahí, así que es solo un hasta la próxima. Chalten me voló la cabeza, es espectacular!
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Un lugar MUY espectacular! Gracias por ver!
@Juan041194 Ай бұрын
so happy that you're enjoying your time in my country ❤
@mariano8477 Ай бұрын
I loved the way you connected with the environment and how you conveyed it. The shooting and the edition is great! Nice work!👏👏
@rebekahnorthern9913 Ай бұрын
Beautifully done Crosby!! Thank you.
@priteshrathi5095 Ай бұрын
Bravo !!! Well done. Amazingly narrated. Love how you have taken the foot injury into such a positive story. You absolutely did handle the challenges with grace.
@gabrieldinatale9728 Ай бұрын
Hermoso video. He estado hace muchos años haciendo servicio militar en la Patagonia, precisamente en Santa Cruz por casi año y medio. Y desde ahi, cada vez que puedo vuelvo, no deja fascinarme, he recorrido muchos lugares, mi lugar favorito es Ushuaia. He estado el año pasado. Mi pais es grande y hermoso, pero siempre voy hacia el sur. Disfrutalo, y siempre podes volver, la Patagonia te espera. Saludos desde Ezeiza, Buenos Aires.
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Eso es increíble. Este lugar es realmente tan especial. ¡Gracias por ver!
@kaylenmelick8783 Ай бұрын
Such an amazing trip, so excited to show this video to my family and friends to show them how amazing this trip was trip!
@shawntolani5354 Ай бұрын
AWESOME!!!! My bucket List!!
@Tigerwulf2 Ай бұрын
Glad you are enjoying our country. I ll keep watching your videos 😊
@kaylaschregardus4062 Ай бұрын
absolutely beautifully filmed! Your one of my favorite expats to watch
@josemariarodriguez7845 Ай бұрын
Fasciitis is an issue when hiking, skiing, climbing. I have so far solved the problem using barefoot shoes anytime I can. The hypothesis behind it is that high cushioned - heeled shoes makes the foot muscles weak.
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Interesting - thanks for the tip!
@josemariarodriguez7845 Ай бұрын
@@CrosbyGraceTravels You can have a safe start trying the shoe brand Vevo, to strengthening the foot muscles during the everyday life, they are pretty popular. There are also some hiking and skiing boots with "wide toe box", but they are not very popular yet.
@lorimarkman7010 Ай бұрын
This travel film is exceptional!! The beauty of the land, the described adventures and colorful reflections are original and unique. So happy you are sharing these experiences with us. ♥️
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Thank you so so much!!!
@NikkiTomlin Ай бұрын
CROSBY!! The way I fought tears the entire time watching this! You played with all my emotions in the best way. I just lived all of this in my own version of a Patagonian adventure and am blown away by how you captured yours so perfectly!
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Ahh thank you, Nikki. Means so much ❤
@hokkaido111 24 күн бұрын
Patagonia is one of the places I want to visit within the next five years. Nature is beautiful and looks fun! Thank you for sharing the video
@vickiedavis720 Ай бұрын
ABSOLUTELY SUPERB! Cinematic views are absolutely stunning. You've sparked a whole new desire in me to do sna see more of this beautiful planet in which we live. Thank Crosby.💖💖💖💖
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Wow that is so amazing to hear!! Thank you for watching, Vickie!
@sergejf3742 26 күн бұрын
The first few minutes of the video are beautifully filmed and narrated - truly capturing the Patagonia I admire and love.
@mollyduthie9878 Ай бұрын
Great film Crosby! ❤️❤️
@JP-zk7ye Ай бұрын
Hopefully one day we all can visit!
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
I hope so!
@jentelavrijsen6925 Ай бұрын
Wauw! This was an amazing video. It's amazing to see your beautiful trip! But also a more important travel on how to be humble for yourself and how to take good care of yourself. The last one is ke hardest trips. Very sensitive but amazing that you show this Crosby. You are not alone🔥
@cindyk3076 Ай бұрын
I have been following you for a while, not forever, and I have to say that this is you best vid ever! It began like a motion picture and flowed into your personal journey, learning about yourself and growing in that one week. Amazing. I'm so happy that you had this adventure, one you had been waiting for for so long and you were able to share it with your mom! Nature, no matter where in the world, is always something to behold and as you learned, something over which you have no control. I hope that your foot healed quickly. Waiting impatiently for parts 2 & 3!
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
This is exactly what I was going for - thank you SO much! It's a trip I will never forget. Can't wait for you to see part 2 and 3!
@gonzalomartinez6486 Ай бұрын
The quality of this video WTF, stunning views, great editing, awesome narrative 10/10 this is your best video… yet… I’ll be waiting for parts 2 & 3 🙂
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Thank you SO much!
@moderneprimitives1510 Ай бұрын
i am loving all your videos! I started with the ones of Mexico because I love Mexico but I am going to go through all your videos because they are so infomative and well-edited!
@ianrecoleta2689 Ай бұрын
wowww best video from you so far!! Looks amazing!!!
@allyssaleaton821 Ай бұрын
Crosby, I'm so so proud of you!! This is such a well-produced film that truly captures the grandness and raw beauty of Patagonia, not to mention the will it takes to embrace the challenges you'll inevitably face along the way. I can't wait for the next 2 parts :)
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Thank you so so much. Can't wait to share the next 2 parts!
@asan1050 Ай бұрын
Grace! Thank you for posting.
@maxxii_music_ Ай бұрын
We’ve been waiting for this !
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy!!
@maxxii_music_ Ай бұрын
@@CrosbyGraceTravels I’m Argentinian living in Florida. I’ve been enjoying all of it !
@allesae Ай бұрын
love your energy ❤❤❤
@olivia.anelise Ай бұрын
This was such a beautiful video! It got me teary at the end and it's so cool you got to experience this with your mom too! I hope your foot is feeling better. 💜
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@jcortez0228 Ай бұрын
Love the travel video. Can’t wait to see the next parts of your trip. 😊
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Can't wait to share!
@stamy 14 күн бұрын
I had a lot of fun watching your film. What a beautiful place on earth this must be. It made me want to go there. We have a well-known French singer who lives in Patagonia, Florent Pagny. Since he moved there I thought it must be a magnificent place, but I never took the trouble to find out a little more. Now the desire to go there is there. Thank you for this moment of happiness. How is your foot?
@KKworld_ 8 күн бұрын
Thankyou so much for showing us this incredible view of the glacier ❤
@LangDu21 29 күн бұрын
Incredible trip and love your narrative!!!!
@EricandSarah Ай бұрын
SO EPIC CROSBY!! This film was absolutely incredible! The views in Patagonia are UNREAL!! You captured all the beauty and the full range of emotions so well. Can't wait for the next two!!
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Ahh thank you so so much!!
@lpstime101 Ай бұрын
It’s gorgeous there 💕
@barbarabatten7009 Ай бұрын
AMAZING. Beautiful video. Well done. So proud of you....
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Love you!!!
@waltersa5135 Ай бұрын
The Perito Moreno glacier is majestic and magical. Your vlog is very good and your journey through Argentine Patagonia is spectacular! I hope you had a great time. greetings from Mar del Plata 👋🙂
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the video!
@MK5Snowboarder 25 күн бұрын
Wow. Great video and editing is awesome! I had some idea of how nice it was in Patagonia but your video really opened my eyes and mind. Thank you for showing me these spots and I have them saved in my google maps as places I want to go. It was hard to watch you struggle with your foot on this adventure. Mad respect for wrapping your foot and pooping some Advil and trying to push through the pain. We all would do the same i like to think.
@MrOsvaldito3 Ай бұрын
Amazing travel! Greetings from Argentina
@lailani7617 Ай бұрын
Loved your adventure!!
@AddictedToTrails Ай бұрын
Love this style!! I really enjoyed watching!
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@Miparwo Ай бұрын
If your feet recovers, you should visit Caviahue, which is a forest of Araucaria, a living fossil tree, from the time of the dinosaurs. It's one of the rarest places in the planet where you can experience it as the dinosaurs saw it.
@RoundCorner93 4 күн бұрын
what a beautiful video. Thanks for sharing!!
@franciscovgonzalez6417 4 күн бұрын
Great to see that you appreciate so much this beautiful land, Patagonia, my homeland. Cheers!
@ssaran2 4 күн бұрын
Nice one Crosby. Loved the film. Visiting a glacier is the most humble experience that I've ever felt. I trekked Matanuska glacier in Alaska couple of years back and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to visit this beautiful marvel that most folks will never ever get a chance to see in their lifetime.
@cutlip98 Ай бұрын
I've been dealing with PF as well. In addition to the ice/rest usual treatment. I also recommend toe spacers (like the ones that you use when getting a pedicure). The compression socks also help. Definitely get new inserts with your shoes that have arch support.
@alma.andtheocean5799 Ай бұрын
Beautiful! Well done!! Hope your foot is good again!💙
@mcjjwheeler1 Ай бұрын
The quality of this video is insane!
@ExpatNatt Ай бұрын
Wow 😍😍
@chanelleb Ай бұрын
Great video. You did amazing x
@rr9621 Ай бұрын
Incredible video Crosby!!! Your content is excellent. Something did not go as pllaned this time but the mountain is there for you to try again. You never know, maybe this happened because she wants to see you again in the future!!!
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
I really hope to return one day!!
@BillionaireGirl-ec1xt Ай бұрын
Amazing 🩷🩷, no words. Such a gem of a video
@mralexdenny 26 күн бұрын
fabulous--well shot and narrated too---🙂😄
@omarmuniz3348 Ай бұрын
Hermoso y emocionante video, que linda experiencia tuviste, seguí disfrutando de nuestro hermoso pais
@jguerrero22 25 күн бұрын
awesome video, enjoyed watching it, great job!
@pgomez1684 Ай бұрын
You are an incredible young lady! You have inspired me to get up early and make the most of my mornings and, of course, the desire of travel and visit new places. Keep up the great work! This video was amazing! Get better soon ❤.
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Wow that's amazing to hear! Thank you for being here!
@jennyhammond9261 Ай бұрын
Oh chica, I'm sorry. I had that too after moving to Mexico. It lasted a couple months and was the worst! I just couldn't let it heal b/c in Mexico, I depend on my feet for transportation. INCREDIBLE video!!!!
@sakhsergey 24 күн бұрын
потрясающий фильм!!! Браво!!!
@MorgansCreativeLife 19 күн бұрын
I’m bawling at the surrender part at 14:20 😢 so true! In many expects of life !
@thingsilike618 25 күн бұрын
Wow, it is absolutely beautiful there!
@amandaf7220 23 күн бұрын
We just went (Argentina and Chile side) and it is the most beautiful place, along with New Zealand we have ever seen! Great video!! Definitely wouldn't climb 16 miles!
@Onelesstraveledby 21 күн бұрын
Wow, very nice! Thank you for sharing!
@CrosbyGraceTravels 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@diegohcampos Ай бұрын
Maravillosa aventura, esfuerzo y trabajo!
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Muchas gracias!
@KhurshidsChannel 26 күн бұрын
Fantastic video. Thank you for sharing.
@scottman895 Ай бұрын
Wow, what a video! The glacial hike at the end looked absolutely incredible! I would totally do something like this! I'm sorry to hear that you were having problems with your foot during the middle of that part of the trip. At least things improved in time for the hike on the glacier! You did such an amazing job with the storytelling with this video! It felt like I was watching a documentary but even better!
@n4ko 9 күн бұрын
beautiful country and the production looks great but the way you narrate really puts everything together.
@spsingh4180 14 күн бұрын
A great film. I've written a short story based on the Welsh settlers in Patagonia. Your film gives me a glimpse of the stunning landscape. Many thanks and best wishes for your future endeavours.
@wmfuller9486 26 күн бұрын
Amazing video, I wish I could go to Patagonia but at least can enjoy the beauty of the country with great vids like this , Thanks!!
@Nielz99 Ай бұрын
El video que más esperaba.
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Disfruta!!
@maxiolmi2421 Ай бұрын
Hermoso video. La Patagonia es el último confín del mundo y guarda miles de maravillas en lugares donde todavía nunca se posó el ser humano.
@juliebolduc802 Ай бұрын
Stunning. How small we humans really are.
@caritinalopez6904 26 күн бұрын
Great video it’s beautiful there ❤❤
@manuelretorta3561 Ай бұрын
Amazing cinematic quality
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@miriammansilla3648 Ай бұрын
Beautiful
@pablosiles6885 Ай бұрын
I know what you are going through, I've had plantar fasciitis for several months now. I hope that you can recover quickly and get to enjoy my country the right way
@jorged06 25 күн бұрын
Amazing content, impecable. I go to our Patagonia every year but 2023 wasn´t the case. I enjoy your videos and narration A LOT.
@luis___h9000 Ай бұрын
Mi lugar en el mundo. Nice video.
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Gracias!
@tina4780 Ай бұрын
Great video!
@STJ57486 9 күн бұрын
WOW
@GustavoAdrian26 Ай бұрын
Finally ❤
@MelanieLichtinger Ай бұрын
You got quite the spirit, Crosby! Amazing how you showed up - esp. for yourself(!) - and showed us that being humbled by Nature and the nature of our bodies can bring wisdom and be a teaching to all. The cinematography is astounding too (was Dylan involved 'in the background'?)!
@CrosbyGraceTravels Ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Melanie!! And no, this was all me! He was out of town this week but is joining me in the next video. He got the drone shots in El Calafate, but I was on my own for the rest!
@MelanieLichtinger Ай бұрын
@@CrosbyGraceTravels oh MY - even more impressive! You truly rock!
@jesusm2159 Ай бұрын
Happy Saturday
@willienillie6337 29 күн бұрын
It’s ok to live and hike another day.
@willfinch9833 Ай бұрын
Beautiful Video!
@marcelor.giorgi5622 Ай бұрын
Hi! If you want to know the paradise, return to El Chalten second half of april. The autumn colors are amazing. Greetings from Argentina.
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