Iguazu Falls in an obvious stop off point for most travellers in Argentina or Brazil, but sometimes it can be challenging getting hold of the information you need. To add to the confusion, I visited Iguazu Falls on New Year's Eve in 2012 and there was conflicting information about whether or not the park would even be open. As it turned out, most … [Read more...]
Buenos Aires: it’s all About Evita
Buenos Aires is a wonderful city full of culture, entertainment and history and it requires a number of days in order to do it justice. A NIGHT OUT IN BUENOS AIRES On the evening we arrived in Buenos Aires, we went to see a tango show, which included dancing, singing, panpipes and drums, along with a three-course meal and as much wine as we … [Read more...]
The Wildlife of Puerto Madryn
The wildlife of Puerto Madryn is astounding, and one of its biggest draws is the fact that you can sometimes see orcas virtually beaching themselves in their hunt for sea lions and elephants seals. Image taken from carnivoraforum.com The peak season for this behaviour is March, but you might get lucky at other times too. We actually tool the … [Read more...]
Christmas in Gaiman: a Lonely Planet Fail
For all you hardened travellers out there, I’m going to let you in on a little secret... Sometimes that bible of yours – your most treasured possession; the guidebook – can be wrong. So very wrong. Strangely enough, in the event that led me to this discovery, my friend and I were relying on both a Lonely Planet and a Rough Guide. Their crime? … [Read more...]
Perito Moreno Glacier – One of the Natural Wonders of the World
Before I'd even started planning my trip to South America, there was one place I knew I had to go - Perito Moreno Glacier. A friend of mine had told me she was brought to tears by how incredible it was. Located in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, it spans an immense 250 square kilometres. Incredibly, this doesn't even make it the biggest … [Read more...]
Hiking Routes in El Chalten
Argentinian Patagonia is full of dramatic scenery. There are loads of hiking routes in El Chalten to choose from, and they're all really easy to follow, even if you're on your own and not particularly experienced in wandering about through the wilderness. Your first obstacle though will actually be getting to El Chalten in the first place. If you … [Read more...]
Chico Circuit Bariloche
The landscape surrounding Bariloche is absolutely stunning. The lake shimmers, surrounded by jagged mountain peaks, and bright yellow bushes add a splash of vibrant colour to the scene. The Chico Circuit Bariloche is a 25km route that passes by numerous panoramic view points, lakeside beaches and impressive hotels. While it's possible to take … [Read more...]
Paintballing in Bariloche
I'd been staying in the scenic lakeside town of Bariloche in Argentina. The town is famous for its ski slopes, but I'm not a skier and I was there in the Argentinian summer, when most of the snow had melted away. The more normal activities to do in the area include hiking, rafting, kayaking, scuba diving, horse riding and cycling. But, when I … [Read more...]
Drinking Wine in Mendoza
Everyone knows I love a glass of red. Back home, I'll always share a bottle with a friend, or even nurse one to myself if everyone else is on the vodkas... But nothing comes close to the experience of drinking wine in Mendoza. The region is famous for the very delicious Malbec grape variety, and I intended to make the most of it during my six … [Read more...]
