June, 2011
Another border crossing, but this time from Argentina to Bolivia, then on to Tupiza – let’s hope we get through… Continue reading “Border Crossing: Argentina to Bolivia and on to Tupiza”
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June, 2011
Another border crossing, but this time from Argentina to Bolivia, then on to Tupiza – let’s hope we get through… Continue reading “Border Crossing: Argentina to Bolivia and on to Tupiza”
June, 2011
Whilst in Argentina’s beautiful Salta, you must indulge in the spectacular day trip on the Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds), which is nothing short of stunning!
Continue reading “Spectacular Tren a las Nubes, Argentina’s far Northwest”
June, 2011
Heading north once again across this expansive South American continent, on an overnight bus from Mendoza to beautiful Salta, in Argentina.
June, 2011
Synonymous with spectacular beauty and danger, one of the most scenic drives in the world takes you across the soaring Andes from Chile’s Santiago to Mendoza, Argentina. Continue reading “Across the Soaring Andes: Santiago to Mendoza”
May, 2011
Anyone for a little moon walking on ice on the incredible Perito Moreno? This glacier is absolutely memorable and will leave you grasping for words!
Continue reading “Moon walking on ice – Perito Moreno Glacier”
May, 2011
Another border crossing, but this time it’s from Puerto Natales in Chile to El Calafate in Argentina, for the main reason of visiting the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier and not just for the K9 capers. Everyone must see this amazing and still-advancing glacier at least once in their lifetime!
April, 2011
Another long bus trip with a border crossing from Argentina in to Chile – Ushuaia to Puerto Natales. Who would have thought, I would encounter the fruit police as my welcome to Chile?
Continue reading “Fruit Police – welcome to Chile! Ushuaia to Puerto Natales”
April, 2011
Arguably, the southernmost city in the world and often missed due to its location, it is definitely worth waiting a while in Ushuaia, Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego region and adventure hub.
April, 2011
I’ve coined a new term: Bus Lag! This is how I am feeling on hopefully the last bus journey for a while, which is from Rio Gallegos to Argentina’s Ushuaia. Continue reading “Bus lag and flat arse! Rio Gallegos to Ushuaia by bus and ferry”
April, 2011
What could possibly go wrong travelling through Argentina for 18 hours on the El Pinguino bus from Puerto Madryn to Rio Gallegos?
Continue reading “El Pinghuino bus experience – Puerto Madryn to Rio Gallegos, Argentina”
March, 2011
After haggling for a taxi (AR$30) from Centro in Buenos Aires, arrived at the Retiro Omnibus station 2 hours early for the 18-hour bus trip to Puerto Madryn in Argentina.
Continue reading “Bus Virgin – Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn, Argentina”
March, 2011
The lure of a sultry Tango or this city’s famous steak may be enough to draw you to taste Buenos Aires for yourself, but rest assured, Argentina offers much more than dance and steak!