Archive for the ‘Perito Moreno Glacier’ Category
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Fantastic twin-centre packages to the Falklands, South America and Antarctica.
Situated 400 miles off the south eastern tip of South America and comprising over 740 islands, the Falkland Islands are an increasingly popular addition to South America or Antarctica itineraries for intrepid independent travellers and cruise passengers.
Whether you’re attracted by its ...
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Sunday, May 30th, 2010
A world heritage site and one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature, Iguazu Falls is one of the most breathtaking sights to behold.With over 250 waterfalls surrounded by the tropical jungle of Argentina and Brazil, travelers can't get much closer to nature.
When traveling to Argentina travelers tend to be ...
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
In January, a 4x4 expedition team from Malaysia went on a drive along the Patagonia of Argentina. They called themselves the 4x4 World Explorer. Comprised of retirees, businessmen, adventurers and also a group of explorers, this was their third expedition to South America. Most of them even shipped their own ...
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
El Spiritu de los Andes — the Andean condor, Spirit of the Andes — soared overhead. Shorter than the California condor, it’s wing span is greater, close to 10 feet.
What a welcome to Southern Patagonia and what a sublime moment. And you birders, listen up. The second day, our small ...
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Friday, March 19th, 2010
Chris Moss offers a guide to Argentina, ahead of this year's celebrations to mark the bicentenary of Latin America's fight for independence.
Argentina was ready for a scrap in the early 1800s but it took a couple of British captains to stir it into action. In 1806 and 1807 the ...
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
A LOUD "crack" grabs everybody's attention. Fortunately, my digital camera is turned on so I whip it up as I scan the horizon. Gasps of surprise come from those around me as fingers start pointing to a huge chunk of ice slowly plunging into the opaque water, accompanied by a ...
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Saturday, December 19th, 2009
Day in photos
Health-care debate, climate change summit, scenes from South America and more.
Dec. 16, 2009
The sun rises over the Perito Moreno glacier near El Calafate, Argentina, in Patagonia.
Marcos Brindicci-Reuters
Dec. 15, 2009
In another region of Argentina, water rushes over Iguazu Falls at the border with Brazil.
Jorge Saenz-AP
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"Day in photos"
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
The Ham&High's Ben McPartland heads to the edge of the earth to check out the ice bergs, glaciers and the unforgiving mountains of Argentina's awe inspiring Patagonian wilderness.
Our friendly guide handed me a pen and gestured towards the dotted line just below the small print which was unhelpfully written in ...
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
Shaney Hudson witnesses the effects of global warming in Patagonia with a spectacular glacial show.
It is hypnotic. More than a hundred people are watching and waiting, their breath punctuating the air with hot, steamy gusts. We have all been up since before dawn and the morning fog is only just ...
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
Simon Dumont had another exceptional year being named the AFP world champion. But even the most competitive skiers need some time off. A month of beautiful beaches and culture is not a bad way to spend it. Simon flew down to South America to meet up with his girlfriend, Charlie, ...
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