The south of Argentina is famous for its numerous trekking options. Ushuaia is the gate to Tierra Del Fuego National Park and El Calafate is at the center of Patagonia and the gate to Los Glaciares National Park. Tierra Del Fuego After my trip to Antarctica, I stayed a few days in Ushuaia to enjoy the surrounding nature. I must say that I was a bit lazy and didn’t do as much as I should have... read more »

Visited: December 2013 Posted: 28/12/2013 Argentina

The way back through the Drake Passage was much rougher than the first time. The boat was rolling a lot, a few glasses and plates flew away. In the biggest swells, chairs would slide from one side to another while we were sitting on them. The crew still insisted that it was nothing but a lot of people stayed in their cabin… These ten days were perfect on all aspects. We were more than lucky wi... read more »

Visited: December 2013 Posted: 17/12/2013 Antarctica

With two days left on the schedule, we had plenty of time to explore the South Shetland Islands. Our first stop was at the horse-shoe shaped Deception Island, a sleeping volcano with an opening on the side. Whalers were using it as their base when this activity was at its peak but an eruption a few decades ago stopped any permanent human presence. Whaling base at Deception Island Deception I... read more »

Visited: December 2013 Posted: 15/12/2013 Antarctica

As we continue our cruise down south along the peninsula, the landscape changes and becomes truly breathtaking. It is Antarctica as I pictured it and the one you’ve seen in so many photos and documentaries: huge mountains covered with a thick layer of snow, icebergs drifting around, glaciers ending in 10-storey high walls of ice and an overall grandiosity. With the best weather we could hope... read more »

Visited: December 2013 Posted: 13/12/2013 Antarctica

As our luck continued on our expedition to Antarctica, the ship reached the South Shetland Islands on our third day with enough time to make a landing, a rare occurrence according to the crew. The views are already breathtaking. We are still at the tip of the peninsula and the landscape is not yet what I pictured Antarctica to be. While islands are well covered in snow, there are still very ro... read more »

Visited: December 2013 Posted: 11/12/2013 Antarctica

When arriving in Buenos Aires at the end of October, I was reminded that cruises to Antarctica actually existed. I’ve known for a long time that it was possible but had always heard how expensive it was and thus never gave a serious thought about it. Now being in South America and Ushuaia, the main tourist gate to Antarctica, being on my route, my curiosity pushed me to check if it was an optio... read more »

Visited: December 2013 Posted: 09/12/2013 Antarctica

While at the hostel in Buenos Aires, someone recommended a friend and I to go to a show called Fuerza Bruta. I had never heard of it before and bought the ticket without really knowing what I was going to watch. Click here to watch on Youtube It was an awesome show and an incredible experience. The performance takes place in the middle of the crowd and guests actively participate. It’s a m... read more »

Visited: November 2013 Posted: 02/12/2013 Argentina

There is no doubt that Tango is part of Argentinean culture. I can actually feel why it originated from Buenos Aires as this place as the vibe, the rhythm and the passion that goes into the dance. Dancing Tango in Buenos Aires seems to be the perfect match. With this feeling in mind, what better place than the Argentine capital to watch a Tango show. There are legions available, most of them o... read more »

Visited: November 2013 Posted: 18/11/2013 Argentina