Ushuaia port (November 2022) The Beagle Channel is a strait that borders two countries-- Argentina and Chile-- at their southernmost border. At 240 kilometers/150 miles long, it cuts through the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean, a way to connect one part of the hemisphere to the other. I had the opportunity to sail along this … Continue reading Destination: Ushuaia, Argentina (Cruising the Beagle Channel– PART 2)
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Tierra del Fuego National Park (November 2022) Ushuaia ("oo-SWAI-uh") is the southernmost city of Argentina, and in the world. It’s no wonder, then, that it’s nicknamed “The End of the World.” Home to about 100,000 residents, it originated as a penal colony before becoming a tourist hub not just for the scenic Tierra del Fuego … Continue reading Destination: Ushuaia, Argentina (Hiking and Canoeing in the Tierra del Fuego– PART 1)
Península Valdés (November 2022) Puerto Madryn was my introduction to Patagonia: situated in the northern part of Patagonia, this city is especially known for its beaches and its access to wildlife, which draws tons of tourists-- Argentines and internationals-- every year. As the gateway to the rest of Patagonia, Puerto Madryn offers a taste of … Continue reading Destination: Puerto Madryn, Argentina (Gateway to Patagonia, Whale Watching, and Food Poisoning– PART 1)
El Ateneo bookstore (November 2022) (for Part 1 of Buenos Aires, read here) After a visit to Recoleta Cemetery and some heavenly gelato, I wasn't ready to return to my hotel just yet. I headed to my next stop: El Ateneo Grand Splendid (or "El Ateneo," for short). My airport transfer guide from the night … Continue reading Destination: Buenos Aires, Argentina (Tango Tour, Bookstores, and Empanadas– PART 2)
Plaza de Mayo (November 2022) Argentina had been on my bucket list for years, and it finally came to fruition last November. With the world opened up to travel following the worst of the COVID pandemic, I decided to just go for it and began planning my trip as early as August. After consulting with … Continue reading Destination: Buenos Aires, Argentina (24-Hour Flight, City Tour, and Incredible Gelato– PART 1)
