Monthly Archives: February 2013

Argentina: A country of contrasts

In this introductory feature to our journey across Argentina we give some insight to the history and geography of the country as we travelled … Continue reading

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Argentina: In Search of Lost Civilizations

Our travels take us through the heart of the Aconquija Range to one of the sacred valleys of the American continent in search of … Continue reading

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Argentina: Talampaya and Gondwana

The existence of the continent of Gondwana is still a hotly debated hypothesis by geologists and in Talampaya in the Province of La Rioja … Continue reading

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Argentina: The Welsh Settlers

In 1865, 150 Welsh immigrants escaping from poverty, politics and the prohibition of the Welsh tongue in their schools, sailed into Puerto Madryn in … Continue reading

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Argentina: The Land of Glaciers

The land of glaciers is a world of natural beauty comprising 34 glaciers and declared a National Heritage site by UNESCO. El Parque Nacional … Continue reading

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Argentina: Patagonia

En route to the glaciers, we travelled the road between Rio Gallegos and Calafate. This route is often overlooked by travellers because of its … Continue reading

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Argentina: Tierra del Fuego

Primarily consisting of one large island, Isla Grande, and many smaller ones, mostly uninhabited, Tierra del Fuego is bounded by the Strait of Magellan … Continue reading

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Argentina: The Andes Road

The North West is rich in history and has the most abrupt changes of climate and landscape in the country. The Andes road extended … Continue reading

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Argentina: The Penguin Highway

One of the most famous penguin highways in the world can be found at Punta Tombo in the region of Chubut. Every September Magallanes … Continue reading

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