I was super excited to share details about my recent trip to Patagonia.
Podcast link: Exploring Patagonia – Glaciers, Wildlife, and Epic Landscapes
Category: Nature
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My Favorite Things to Do in Ushuaia, Argentina, the Gateway to Antarctica
I discovered plenty of things to do in Ushuaia during the three days I spent there before an Antarctica cruise
Despite being at the “End of the World” in South America, the city of Ushuaia, Argentina, gets a lot of traffic during the warmer weather season. It’s the jumping-off point for cruises to Antarctica, arguably the more accurate end of the world.
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Discovering Things to Do in Puerto Natales, The Gateway to Torres del Paine in Chile’s Patagonia
We found a lot of different things to do in Puerto Natales, Chile during the week we stayed there.
Puerto Natales is the closest gateway town to the popular Torres del Paine National Park in Chile’s Southern Patagonia region. After our three days inside the Torres de Paine park, we stayed another week in Puerto Natales to explore more of the region and to give my husband time to do some fly fishing.
Three Days in Torres del Paine From A Non-Hiker’s Perspective
With three days in Torres del Paine we had plenty of time to take in the sights at a leisurely pace
Chile’s Patagonia Region is known for its impressive mountain landscapes. It also draws the adventure-loving, trekking crowd. For me, those backpacking and hiking days are behind me. I like a bed and a warm shower at the end of the day. That did not stop me from exploring and enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park in luxurious comfort.
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Two days with the Punta Arenas Penguins
We went to Punta Arenas, Chile specifically to see the two penguin colonies nearby
On our three-week Patagonia trip, my husband and I side-tripped to Punta Arenas for the sole purpose of seeing penguins. For those who don’t want to go to Antarctica, this is a (relatively) easy way to see penguins up close and personal in their natural environment.
Two penguin colonies could be visited as day trips from Punta Arenas. The king penguin colony on Tierra del Fuego was a very, very long day trip. Somewhat closer on Magdalena Island was a colony of gentoo penguins.
Two Days in Los Glacieres National Park – The Best of Argentina’s Patagonia Region
Our Patagonia adventures started with two days in Los Glacieres National Park in Argentina
Spanning the southern tips of Argentina and Chile, Patagonia is known for tall mountains, deep fjords, and numerous glaciers spreading their arms from the great Southern Patagonia Icefield. The Argentinian and Chilean sides of Patagonia are distinctly different, and it was worth seeing both sides.
Penguins and Ice and So Much More – My Favorite Princess Cruise Antarctica Photos
These are some of my favorite Princess cruise Antarctica photos from my trip on the Sapphire Princess that took me around South America and to the Antarctic peninsula. It was quite the scenic adventure.
To say that I took a lot of photos on a Princess cruise to South America and Antarctica is a huge understatement. But if this was going to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip, then I was going to make sure I captured every moment.
The feature photo for this post was recognized with an Honorable Mention award in the Landscape and Nature category in the 2023 North American Travel Journalists Association Excellence in Travel Journalism competition.
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What Is A Princess Cruise to Antarctica Really Like?
I am sharing all my expereinces about what a Princess cruise to Antarctica is really like, including my packing list for the 4 days of scenic cruising in Antarctica.
“This is unlike any other cruise you have experienced before! It’s an adventure and we are all explorers!” – Captain Todd McBain of the Sapphire Princess.
I wasn’t on board the ship for very long before the captain set the tone for the next 16 days – and he was right, it certainly was an unforgettable adventure!
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Yes, You Should Visit Fairbanks in Winter to See the Northern Lights!
Want to visit Fairbanks in winter? I am sharing my one week itinerary, personal experiences and tips on seeing the northern lights in Fairbanks, along with ideas for other things to do in Fairbanks and the surrounding area.
Alaska is a popular travel destination. With glaciers, an abundance of wildlife, and the tallest mountain in North America, the diversity of things to see and do is as big as the state.
For most people, an Alaska journey usually takes place in the summer months, but not for my husband and me. Always on the lookout for unique travel experiences, we chose to visit Fairbanks in winter because we hoped to see the northern lights.
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Exploring Japan’s Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park From Tokyo – A Look in the Mirror
Getting to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park from Tokyo was an easy day trip that I did on my own during my winter visit to Japan.
Ever since I watched the PBS Nature episode about Japanese snow monkeys, I hoped that one day I might be able to see them in person. When I had the chance to visit Japan in winter with my husband, we took the opportunity to do a day trip to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park from Tokyo.
The experience with the snow monkeys was as engaging and entertaining as anything I could have wished for. In many ways, it was like looking in a mirror.
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