From the majestic frontier mountains in southern Patagonia to misty civilised seaside villages on Britains south coast was quite the change of scenery. In the space of seven days, we had travelled from El Calafate, Argentina (50 degrees South) to Bexhill-on-Sea, England (50 degrees North). It was an opportunity to visit our Canadian friends Philip and…
Travelling 10,000 km north from Buenos Aires to Madrid may have not been the most rational thing to do. Escaping long sultry summer days for short, chilly winter evenings and 5 pm sunsets? Crisp fresh air, sparkling Christmas lights, bustling city streets and room to move, not to mention incredible wine and tapas at reasonable…
Two weeks in the mountains of Patagonia had been exhilarating but tiring, and we were ready for a restful week. Romantic images formed in our mind of Buenos Aires; nicknamed the “Paris of the South”, we envisioned hanging out at outdoor cafes, sightseeing various museums and cultural sites, partaking in the bustling nightlife, or strolling…
For any serious hiker, El Chaltén is the Trekking Capital of Argentina. But don’t let that deter you from visiting, there are trails here for every level of outdoor enthusiasts. El Calafate is the portal to the village. Buses depart each day bringing travellers to this well-known region of Patagonia for sight seeing, hiking, rock…
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