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Ushuaia, Argentina

Today is a 3-hour flight on Aerolineas Argentinas from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Argentina, to board Ponant’s Le Lyrial for the South Atlantic crossing to Cape Town. The flight departs at 6 am, so it’s […]

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Buenos Aires, March 1-2, 2018

Thursday March 1, 2018 I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Buenos Aires over the years, and don’t feel the need to revisit tourist traps. It’s also a beautiful late summer’s day, with a […]

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Santiago to Buenos Aires

I need to head to Santiago airport this afternoon, for a 5 pm flight to Buenos Aires. That means a 2.30 pm departure from The Aubrey hotel, so I have a morning to occupy in […]

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Santiago, Chile

Having arrived in Santiago, Chile from Melbourne, I have two full days in Santiago before heading to Buenos Aires, and then Ushuaia, Argentina.  Monday February 26, 2018 Sleep has been a challenge with noise from […]

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Melbourne to Santiago, LAN804

LAN airlines recently introduced a direct flight from Melbourne to Santiago, Chile, shaving about 5 hours travel time from the alternative route via Sydney. Business Class is full, so the route seems to have been […]

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From the Right Bank to the Left Bank, Paris

It’s brighter and warmer in Paris this morning, heading for a top temperature of 14C. It’s a good morning to stroll along the Right Bank of the Seine, to see what has changed since last […]