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)
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Penguin at Punta Tombo (November 2022) Following my first full day in Puerto Madryn with whale watching in Península Valdés, I had another excursion the next day in Punta Tombo. It's a peninsula located about 187 km (116 miles) south of Puerto Madryn, and it's home to a natural reserve with various wildlife, including guanacos, … Continue reading Destination: Puerto Madryn, Argentina (Penguins and more Penguins, oh my!– PART 2)
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)
I wrote a guest post for my dear blogging friend, Tanja from The Red Phone Box Travels, in which I highlight a distinctive (and delicious) part of my Taiwanese culture. Give it a read! 😊 Night markets are a ubiquitous affair in Taiwan: opened from sunset to sunrise, these are the places to gather to … Continue reading Guest post: The Best of Taiwan: Night Markets (夜市)
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 