Argentina
by Dave Seminara (RSS feed) (28 days ago)
Just weeks before Pat Farmer was scheduled to depart for a 20,919-kilometer run from the North to the South Pole, his major sponsor pulled out and he was faced with a choice: give up his dream to be the first man to run Pole-to-Pole or sell everything he owned to finance the ...
by Meg Nesterov (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Courtesy of FluentRoad.com
Traveling to Spain or Latin America this summer and want to say more than "Donde esta el bano?" (though, that's an important one to know)? Lonely Planet has just launched a new online foreign language program, Fluent Road, partnering with Spanish ...
by Libby Zay (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
Before beginning his doctorate in biomedical sciences, "Alex the Adventure Biker" took a break to realize his lifelong dream: to ride a motorcycle through the Americas. Over the course of nearly a year and a half, he rode his bike through 22 countries as he made his way ...
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
Ever notice how die-hard travelers tend to compare places to other places? Like, constantly? It may be annoying, but it goes beyond mere aesthetics. It's often a reference point; a way to describe not only the feel of a destination, but the spirit of its people.
I arrived ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
We're big fans of Google Street View here at Gadling and over the past few months we've enjoyed the addition of the Grand Canyon, Great Barrier Reef and the Amazon River, amongst other destinations. Through the use of modern technology, Google has given us the opportunity to ...
by Dave Seminara (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
It starts at midnight with a 108-kilometer mountain bike ride into the teeth of a biting Patagonian wind. And then, in the morning, there is the brutal realization that there is another 593 more kilometers of mountain biking, trekking and sea kayaking to be completed in no ...
by Anna Brones (RSS feed) (6 months ago)
A new year isn't just the time to look ahead, it's also the time to look back and commemorate. 2013 marks plenty of centennials, from the birth of civil rights activists to metro lines. Here is your chance to not only explore new destinations, but also learn a little bit ...
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (6 months ago)
Exactly one year ago, I was embroiled in final edits on my first book, "Cheese for Dummies." It's a 408-page, comprehensive primer on all things cheese, including an extensive geography section.
I was reviewing the "America's" chapter, when I saw that my editor had taken ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (6 months ago)
Lindblad Expeditions is kicking off 2013 with an excellent deal for travelers planning a visit to Antarctica and the surrounding region later this year. The adventure travel company, which specializes in adventure cruises to some of the most spectacular destinations on the ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (6 months ago)
Though 2013 may only be a few days old, it is never too early to start planning our travels for the year ahead. If you're looking to put a healthy dose of adventure into your life this year, then Gadling is here to help. We have ten suggestions for big travel adventures that ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (6 months ago)
As Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee year comes to an end, she has received yet another honor celebrating her 60th year on the throne. However, this latest nod to the Queen's longevity has managed to anger another country, setting off a minor international incident in the ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (6 months ago)
South America is a land of diverse cultures, stunning scenery and breathtaking adventure. Travelers can climb to the highest peaks of the Andes, experience unique wildlife, explore the biodiversity of the Amazon and indulge in a variety of wonderful cuisines. The continent ...
by Grant Martin (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
Watching this journey through South America will fill you with wanderlust unparalleled. The composition of this video is amazing. It captures the beauty of the region, from the people to the cities to the landscapes, and the score is subtle and moving. Cheers to Vimeo ...
by Allison Kade (RSS feed) (8 months ago)
Being in a new country is full of enough culture shock – trying to remember how many dollars to the krona doesn't need to be part of it.
After all, constantly whipping out a calculator (well, a cellphone) and spending five minutes trying to figure out if that ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (9 months ago)
Traveling to Buenos Aires in Argentina? Add these experiences to your itinerary for a better view of local culture.
Graffiti Walks
Walking around Buenos Aires, it will immediately become clear the city has close ties with the arts, specifically graffiti. While many ...
by Chris Owen (RSS feed) (9 months ago)
Common thoughts about a standard cruise line experience include bellying up to the buffet, '70s Vegas-like entertainment and non-stop bingo with a few thousand strangers sailing through the Caribbean.
That experience can still be found, but these days, cruise lines are ...
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (10 months ago)
Cemeteries get a bad rap in the United States. The only time of year we really pay attention to them is Halloween, and then, it's to equate them with fear or evil. I suppose Memorial Day and Veteran's Day give cemeteries a little love, but those holidays are more about who's ...
by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (10 months ago)
I'll be the first to raise my hand and say I despise most of the food shows currently on television and online. That's why I got so excited when I heard about "The Perennial Plate," a weekly online documentary series, "dedicated to socially responsible and adventurous ...
by Dave Seminara (RSS feed) (11 months ago)
Most people look for warm places to visit. I look for cold ones. I live near Washington, D.C., and by mid-July, I've had it with the suffocating heat and humidity. I've taken escape-the-heat trips almost every summer over the last five years to places like Newfoundland, Nova ...
by Cynthia Ord (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
In the urban landscape of Buenos Aires, Argentina, fauna is fantastically diverse. I love watching the human wildlife. My favorite species is the callejero, or street circus performer. In parks around the city, they set up their slack lines. They hang their long, silk ...
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