Category Archives: South America
Isla de los Pájaros (Bird Island), Ushuaia, Argentina
I’ve had a break from blogging for the last couple of months, primarily because Rich (the fingertips behind everything related to Jaspa’s Journey) underwent heart surgery at the start of January! Thankfully, his recovery is progressing brilliantly and so… I’m … Continue reading
Mate Tea and Chocolate Submarines in Buenos Aires
Despite experiencing scorching temperatures while in Buenos Aires last year, our guide, Pablo (aka Your Friend in Buenos Aires), was eager for us to try a pair of traditional Argentinean hot drinks. He took us to Café La Biela, near … Continue reading
Marlon Brando in Valparaiso
The UNESCO World Heritage district of Valparaiso in Chile is literally covered in graffiti. But the talented, artistic kind (mostly). It’s everywhere. Big and small. Intricate and simple. Realistic and stylised. Outside and inside. And it’s constantly changing. So that … Continue reading
Sam’s Ses Challenge #4: Hero
Welcome to Sam’s Ses Challenge. Every weekend, Sam and I will pick a word or phrase as the theme for that week. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to post something Ses-related that you think fits with … Continue reading
Sailing in Magellan’s Wake in Patagonia
I know my Bucket List is a little out of control. But that doesn’t mean I don’t still approach each new experience with a huge sense of enthusiasm and anticipation. The first part of 2016 was particularly good for ticking … Continue reading
Easter Island Moai
There are few more iconic historical objects than the Moai stone figures from Easter Island. They’re just something we all recognise. Unsurprisingly, this makes them extremely sought-after, which has led to several Moai (and many more Moai pieces) being removed … Continue reading