Category: South America
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10 things I wish I had known before travelling to Patagonia
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A trip to Patagonia is a trip of a lifetime. But it’s not an easy trip – there’s lots to plan, the weather is changeable, everything gets booked up quickly… so it’s best to be prepared. Here are 10 things I wish I had known before travelling to Patagonia. 1.…
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Inflation and cash in Argentina, and how to handle it in 2025
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Argentina’s currency is, as of December 2024, subject to one of the highest annual levels of inflation in the world. Over the past decades, and particularly over the last five years, Argentina’s currency has devalued drastically and the cost of living for Argentinians has hit crisis level. Wages have not…
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Itinerary: five days in Uruguay
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Uruguay is arguably one of the most overlooked countries in South America. Many people only visit for the day from Buenos Aires out of mild curiosity or to tick off another country. But Uruguay is worth a trip (or section of a trip) in itself as it has much to…
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Colonia del Sacramento: charming or overhyped?
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For most people, Colonia del Sacramento on the coast of Uruguay is either a stopping off point to catch the ferry to Buenos Aires, or a day trip from Buenos Aires or Montevideo. It has a markedly different vibe to Montevideo and Punta del Este – it has hints of…
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A day trip to Punta del Este from Montevideo
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A mass of high-rise buildings traces the arc of a golden beach, mirrored on two sides of a narrow peninsula. Gleaming yachts bob in the harbour, flying flags from all over the world. Teenagers stroll chatting along the seafront. Young families assemble deckchairs beneath stocky palm trees on the grassy…
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Montevideo as a UNESCO Creative City of Literature
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Montevideo at first may seem like a surprising inclusion on the list of UNESCO Creative Cities of Literature. But look around and you will see that it is filled with books: grand libraries with carved stone exteriors and ornate wooden doors; bookshops with cool marble interiors, shelves stacked with books…
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Impressions of… Montevideo
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Montevideo feels like an optimistic place. It has repeatedly topped the chart of best quality of life for South American cities, and you can see why. The Uruguayans seem in good spirits, relaxing in the sun with a coffee or jogging down the seafront along La Rambla Francia, a wide…