After leaving the cool, windy Patagonian steppe it was off to the heat of northeastern Argentina - Iguazu. Straddling the border between Argentina & Brazil lies the world wonder, Iguazu Falls. The falls, stretching an area of approximately 2 km in length, are often considered one of the most awe inspiring sights on the entire [...] 
After hiking Torres del Paine it was time to head on into Argentina. I had spent one more day in Puerto Natales recuperating from the hike and had some laundry done. As I was boarding the bus to Argentina I was talking to the bus driver and he was telling me about a fire in [...] 
This part is still being written, so hold onto your hats while it's completed. Day 4 26-December-2011 Distance: 20,5 km (12,7 miles) Time: 7-hours Route: Campamento Italiano to Refugio Chileno Today was my hardest day. I was up really early, had a quick breakfast, packed up my tent and was on the trail by 6:00. [...] 
Located at the far reaches of the earth lies Patagonia. An intense, windswept region teeming with gorgeously dramatic mountains, enormous glaciers, vibrant lakes, glacial rivers and of course, strong Patagonian winds. Patagonian winds that are so strong that often leave living fauna bent into submission. The region of Patagonia, shared by both Chile & Argentina, [...] 
The last few days on Rapa Nui were spent trying to discover the answers to my questions: 1.) why were the moai created and 2) how were they transported across the island. The first part of the question was easily answered, in that, they were ceremonial locations for the dead kings. Once the king/chief passed [...] 
Many greetings from Easter Island. Located at just over 2,500 miles from the continent of South America, Easter Island is like nowhere else on earth. It is historically intriguing, culturally compelling and scenically magical, this tiny little island looks like it's fallen off another planet. often considered one of the remotest inhabited islands in the [...] 
Located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the State Hermitage is a museum with a vast collection of art and culture. It is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world, being founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great, and has been open to the public since 1852. Parts of the museum are housed in [...] 
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