Antarctica, Argentina

Ushuaia to Antarctica on board Hurtigruten’s MS Fridtjof Nansen

The day we all waited for – the official start of our cruise! We woke up early, had a quick breakfast at 6 AM at the hotel provided by Hurtigruten, got on our bus arranged by the cruise company to the airport, and boarded their chartered flight from Buenos Aires EZE Airport to Ushuaia –… Read More Ushuaia to Antarctica on board Hurtigruten’s MS Fridtjof Nansen

Argentina

Buenos Aires: Sunday market at San Telmo, La Boca, and Taxi Scams

The next morning, we had breakfast in the hotel which was free for being an IHG diamond member. The breakfast spread was okay with some local specialties. The view from our table urggggg, I rather they put up a painted wall instead! After breakfast, we walked over to the famous Sunday market at San Telmo.… Read More Buenos Aires: Sunday market at San Telmo, La Boca, and Taxi Scams

Bolivia

Chinese New Year at Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia for the Mirror Effect

We arrived La Paz at 6:27 AM and the line through immigration was a breeze because we obtained our visas prior to the trip. There was a separate line for visa on arrival and only one booth processing the application. The airport is pretty small where the international “terminal” is next to the domestic terminal so… Read More Chinese New Year at Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia for the Mirror Effect

Bolivia, South America

How I Crazily Spent a Long Weekend in Bolivia to See the Mirror Effect – Planning and Routing

What’s a good place to travel over the President’s Day long weekend? Everywhere within the USA is either expensive or cold; middle of winter at home. Where is warm, good weather, and not expensive in February? The Southern Hemisphere! That reminded me of February-April are the best time of the year to see the “mirror… Read More How I Crazily Spent a Long Weekend in Bolivia to See the Mirror Effect – Planning and Routing

Peru, South America

Peru Part 3 – Half Day Trip to Moray Ruins and Salinas de Maras

Finally after days of working remotely, my true vacation started at noon! First, our morning started with a delicious breakfast in our lovely hotel. This time, I ordered the made to order omelette which was included in our free breakfast, it was tasty! Right before noon, we checked out the hotel and waited at the… Read More Peru Part 3 – Half Day Trip to Moray Ruins and Salinas de Maras