Boasting some of the most dramatic landscapes on planet earth, the shared territory of Patagonia is a breathtaking destination for those who appreciate true natural beauty. From soaring mountains and glaciers to petrified forests and pristine lakes, this bordering region of Argentina and Chile is truly one of the prettiest places in South America, and…
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Friday’s Photo Shoot – Perito Moreno Patagonia
No trip to Patagonia would be complete without a visit to Perito Moreno in Los Glaciares National Park. A vast Patagonian Ice Field where you can sail, hike, or simply sit back and enjoy the magnificent views, Perito Moreno is easily accessible from the popular Patagonian town of El Calafate, and is the perfect day trip…
Travelling in Argentina – It’s Affordable Again
If you dream of travelling throughout Argentina, you will be pleased to know that the exchange rate is looking good for foreign travellers right now, and you could get a whole lot more Dinero for your Dollar in 2014! When we first visited Argentina in 2000, it was one of the cheapest places to travel…
Sailing to the end of the Earth along the Beagle Channel
A highlight of any trip to Patagonia, sailing the Beagle Channel is quite unlike any other boat trip we’ve ever been on, and you really get the feeling that you are sailing to the end of the earth along this strait in the archipelago island chain of Tierra del Fuego. Magical, mystical, and eerily calm,…
Friday’s Photo Session – Talampaya National Park – Argentina
One of the most beautiful places in South America, El Parque Nacional Talampaya is a ‘must see’ for anyone visiting the La Rioja Province of Argentina. Located some 217km from the city of La Rioja, this majestic UNESCO Heritage Site is easily accessible by car, and whether you decide to drive along yourself or take…
Self Drive Holidays – Hit the Road in Style this Summer
If you like the idea of jumping into a rental car and heading off into the unknown with little more than a fold out map, a cool co-pilot, and buckets full of enthusiasm, then a self-drive holiday might be just the trip you are searching for! Cost-effective and carefree, a self-drive holiday allows you to…