While in Patagonia we visited the Peninsula Valdes to try and find some whales. Peninsula Valdes is the location of the famous scene in which Orca whales hurl themselves up the beach in pursuit of baby seals but unfortunately we …
Chocolate and Ash in Beautiful Bariloche
The Cerro Catedral resort is one of Argentina’s premier skiing attractions: the majestic peaks of the Andes attract thousands of avid snow enthusiasts every season, which is hardly surprising given its size. Boasting over 100km of ski runs alongside …
Iguazu Falls Video
If my last post ‘Into the Devil’s Throat‘ didn’t convince you that Iguazu Falls on the Argentine/Brazilian border is well worth a visit, then maybe this video will!
This montage of videos was taken by myself and Nicklas …
Into the Devil’s Throat: Iguazu Falls
“The sound of the river raging among the rocks, and the dashing of the waterfalls around, spoke of a power mighty as Omnipotence—and I ceased to fear, or to bend before any being less almighty than that which had created …
Airbnb Accommodation in Buenos Aires
After a chilly start in Uruguay, we headed across to Argentina in search of warmer climes. Buenos Aires is only one hour across the Rio de la Plata by boat from Colonia del Sacramento, but we had been …
Caminito: Buenos Aires’ Bohemian Barrio
The home of the Tango according to some, La Boca is one of Buenos Aires’ most fascinating neighbourhoods. It is unfortunate then that it is situated in the city’s most dangerous district. Most guidebooks advise tourists visit Caminito, …
Chilling in Colonia Del Sacramento
After our brief time in Montevideo we headed west to the charming former Portuguese colony Colonia Del Sacramento. This historic old town of this city is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is well worth a look around. The …
A Shaky Start in South America
Here I am in South America, living the dream. I have dreamed about this trip for decades, saved for years and been planning for months, and finally the day of departure arrived. It is fair to say that my …
Preparing to become a Nomad
One of the most common questions that you get asked as a traveller is ‘where are you from?’ a question that should be very easy to answer but one which I dread more each time I go away. The most …