I always wanted to cruise Cape Horn and the Straits of Magellan but after reading “Over the Edge of the World” by Laurence Bergreen, I became obsessed with these mythical places. The book tells the riveting story of Ferdinand Magellan’s […]
South America
EXPERIENCE THE PERITO MORENO GLACIER TOURS
Perito Moreno Glacier tours are highly recommended when visiting this spectacular glacier. The Perito Moreno glacier in Argentine Patagonia is one of the most spectacular glaciers on earth. It is the focal point of UNESCO World Heritage site, Los Glaciares […]
11 OUTSTANDING WINE REGIONS OF THE AMERICAS
Sometimes the most outstanding wine regions of the Americas don’t get the recognition they deserve. Here are eleven diverse and interesting regions. Some are well known and live up to their hype like Napa Valley. Others have been thriving just […]
TOP THREE THINGS TO DO IN MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
You will never run out of things to do in Mendoza, Argentina. Mendoza thrives below the tourist radar. This is the scrappy, proud capital of Mendoza province. It doesn’t take a back seat to cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the capital city. […]
CROSSING THE ANDES BY BUS: A UNIQUE ADVENTURE
Crossing the Andes by bus. What a cool idea. We were going from Mendoza, Argentina to Santiago, Chile to catch a flight to the Chilean Patagonia. The distance separating Mendoza from Santiago is about 230 miles (370km), but since you’re […]
SURPRISING HISTORIC CEMETERIES OF LATIN AMERICA
Exploring historic cemeteries is a great way to understand a little bit of the culture and background of a city. Latin America has many beautiful and historic cemeteries with avenues of majestic mausoleums as well as peaceful churchyards. Take a […]
BUENOS AIRES TRAVEL GUIDE: TIPS AND ADVICE
Here is a Buenos Aires travel guide full of tips and advice that will help you save time and money as you explore this exciting city. If you’ve made up your mind to go, congratulations on a great decision. If […]
THE GLACIERS OF PATAGONIA, SOUTH AMERICA
I was so impressed by these beautiful pictures of Patagonia that I felt compelled to share them with you. These were shot by Carlos M. Cardenes, Cuban-American photographer based in Miami. Mr. Cardenes is a regular exhibitor at Art Basel […]