Flying for 25 hours with 3 layovers is not something anyone would consider a pleasant time, but good company can change all of that. Meeting Kim, a South African teacher on the flight from Soa Paulo, Brazil to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, made the hop across the pond much more enjoyable. It started by celebrating her birthday, […]
Month / December 2015
Patagonia
El Calafate With just over 20,000 inhabitants, El Calafate is a small but growing town, mainly thanks to tourism. It’s largest attraction is the Perito Moreno Glacier, which is one of the most accessible glaciers in Patagonia. I elected to use a guided tour operator, that included a boat cruise to get up close and […]
Mendoza
Located in the western region of Argentina, the town of Mendoza is primarily known for producing wine from the Malbec grape. This grape originated in France, and although it doesn’t result in a very good wine there, it strives in Argentina. Wine Tour With approximately 2,000 vineyards in and around Mendoza, it comes to no […]