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The Presidente Sarmiento – A Museum Ship
In Buenos Aires, stationed near the swing bridge is the museum ship Presidente Sarmiento which was a training ship for the Argentine Navy built in the 1890s. It took 37 trips a year and went completely around the globe 6 times until it was retired from sailing in 1938 and then became a museum in [...]
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Peru City Guide: Cusco
The largest city in southeastern Peru and also known as Cuzco with a “z”, Cusco was the capital of the Inca empire and today still serves as the point of departure for hiking the Inca Trail and visiting the legendary city of Machu Picchu. Cusco itself however has more than enough to offer both as [...]
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Top Picks for TripAdvisor’s Top Destinations
The Travelers Choice Top Destinations of 2013 is out and two of our favorite places are on it – Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. To celebrate, we thought we might share some of our favorite things about each place. It’s hard to choose, but here are our top five. Buenos Aires 1. The Food [...]
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Hotel Tours: Home Hotel in Buenos Aires
With all the excitement that traveling can bring, sometimes you just need a serene place to retreat to at the end of the day. Home Hotel is that place. Decorated with a mix of mid century modern flair and contemporary style, this sleek stay is an instant favorite in Buenos Aires. Each colorful room is [...]
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Peru Travel Guide: The Amazon
Amazonian forests cover almost 60% of Peruvian territory, but are home to only 5% of the population. Traditionally divided between the highland jungle above 3,000 feet and the lowland forests of the Amazon basin, the latter attracts by far the most visitors with the city of Iquitos as its main gateway in the north and [...]
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The Presidente Sarmiento – A Museum Ship
In Buenos Aires, stationed near the swing bridge is the museum ship Presidente Sarmiento which was a training ship for the Argentine Navy built in the 1890s. It took 37 trips a year and went completely around the globe 6 times until it was retired from sailing in 1938 and then became a museum in [...]
Peru City Guide: Cusco
The largest city in southeastern Peru and also known as Cuzco with a “z”, Cusco was the capital of the Inca empire and today still serves as the point of departure for hiking the Inca Trail and visiting the legendary city of Machu Picchu. Cusco itself however has more than enough to offer both as [...]
Top Picks for TripAdvisor’s Top Destinations
The Travelers Choice Top Destinations of 2013 is out and two of our favorite places are on it – Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. To celebrate, we thought we might share some of our favorite things about each place. It’s hard to choose, but here are our top five. Buenos Aires 1. The Food [...]
