When planning an international trip, the standard checklist includes booking flights, hotels, tours and restaurant reservations. But there’s one important thing you should do before packing your suitcase: learn the local language. While 360 million people speak English worldwide, countries like China, Columbia, Russia, Brazil and Argentina are just a few examples of destinations that can be challenging to visit if you don’t speak any of the … [Read more...]
Visit Ushuaia, Argentina – July 2020
El Fin del Mundo, or in English, the End of the World. Such is an appropriate phrase to describe the southernmost city on the entire planet. Several airlines including Aerolíneas Argentinas, TAM & LAN Airlines fly to the airport - the primary connector city is Buenos Aires. Ushuaia's tiny airport is located only about a 10 minute drive from downtown. If you spend any amount of time here, it is helpful if you enjoy seafood! A number of … [Read more...]
Why do I Climb Mountains?
For years I have wondered why I am obsessed about climbing mountains and being at high altitude. It has been difficult to answer. The obvious reason and it is very true, is the stunning visual beauty. But beyond that I never had an answer. And logically it makes no sense. All the hardships. The suffering from altitude sickness. And there has been loads of this over the years. And the ever present danger. One time we were high up on Rainier - … [Read more...]
Route of the Wine, Salta Argentina
Spanning some 500 km of mostly dirt roads, the Salta Route of the Wine is roughly triangular in shape. The largest community by far, Salta is on the northernmost point of this 'triangle' with tiny towns anchoring the other two points including Cafayate and Molinos. Our drive of this route begin in Salta >> Cafayate >> Molinos/Bodega Colome >> back to Salta. Allow at least 5 to 7 days. Start your epic wine journey in Salta - rent a car at the … [Read more...]
How to keep active when travelling – a simple guide
When you’re planning a trip across a new country or a few months on the road, your health and activity levels probably won’t be at the top of your priority list. With so much to consider and think about, hitting the gym on the regular whilst on the other side of the world almost seems laughable! However, even the most experienced of travellers will tell you, that keeping yourself active on the road and exercising as part of your daily routine … [Read more...]
5 Sports Events to Travel to in 2020
Sports is a vehicle for people to travel the world. All across the globe, sports fans visit foreign countries and cities to witness live sporting events. Attending sporting events in far-flung locations means experiencing new cultures, cuisines, and people. In 2020, there are a number of big sports events on the docket and millions of people will travel the globe to witness these proceedings. The top competitions of 2020 will be followed by … [Read more...]
Getting Lost in Gaucho Country
Argentina is undoubtedly beautiful. From raw, rugged plains to icy mountains, this stretch of South America is heaven for nature lovers. For those who prefer some creature comforts, there are still some less-rural options; you can find yourself tucked up by the fire in a log cabin or wandering around the stunning town of Mendoza. Let us walk you through some of the must-see places in this breathtaking country. Visit Cholila Cholila is a … [Read more...]
Expedition Cruise Specialist Expands Program to Include New Trip to Chilean Fjords
Vancouver – Following the announcement that One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) will be celebrating its 10th anniversary year with the addition of RCGS Resolute to its fleet in November 2018, the expedition cruise specialist has also revealed that it will be expanding its cruise program in 2019 to include several new itineraries in Chile. The first voyage of this new programme, which will also be the inaugural non-polar expedition on board RCGS … [Read more...]
Top 4 sports events to watch in 2018
The next 12 months promise to be a delight for sports fans across the world, with a vast array of top events taking place throughout 2018. Winter sports and football provide the year's top two attractions, with the Winter Olympics and the World Cup set to draw massive crowds to South Korea and Russia respectively. Winter Olympics, South Korea Scheduled to take place PyeongChang from February 9-25, the Winter Olympics brings together the … [Read more...]
A Remington and a Volvo
At 9, I thought it was crazy. My dad was going to squeeze Mom and all six of us kids into a boxy, top heavy, narrow Volvo station wagon, and we were going to drive for three months from our home in Paraguay to Kansas where my father grew up. This trip had been his dream since coming to Paraguay in 1951 to found and manage a Mennonite leprosy mission. “Is there really a road that goes all the way from Paraguay to the States?” I asked. Dad … [Read more...]
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