Category Archives: Argentina

18 Magnificent and Unique Waterfalls From Around the World

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Waterfalls come in many different types including plunge, tier, horsetail, block, cascade, punchbowl and fan.  1. Geiranger, Norway Cruising through the fjords in Norway after spending part of the day in Geiranger, we had this waterfall pointed out to us. … Continue reading →

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Cemetery Pictures and Burial Practices From Around the World

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

I have often been fascinated by the wide range of burial customs we have seen while traveling around the world. Each different culture, country or religion has their own way of paying tribute to or memorializing their departed. Here are … Continue reading →

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Iguazu Falls – From the Argentina Side

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

January 12th We had both our Intrepid guide and a local guide today for our excursion to see the Argentina side of Iguazu Falls. Both were in agreement that an early start was a necessity in order to beat the … Continue reading →

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Iguazu Falls ~ From the Brazil Side Including a Helicopter Ride

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

January 10th ~ Getting there The 10th was a travel day. Sebastian and crew dropped our group off at the bus station for a scheduled 5-6 hour ride in a local bus from Ituzaingo to Puerto Iguazu. 

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The Ibera Wetlands of Argentina

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

January 8th – 9th Departing Buenos Aires on the 8th, we caught a flight to Posadas and then had about an hour drive to Ituzaingo where we checked in to Cezeta Hotel. This is another quite basic style lodging. I … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires ~ Starting our Intrepid Tour, Food and Tango

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

January 7th On the evening of the 6th, we were scheduled to meet up with our new Intrepid Tour group at our hotel. It turns out to be a very small group with four from Australia, two from the UK, … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires ~ Opera House (Teatro Colon) Tour

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

January 5th We had a rainy day, which was refreshing after the oppressive high heat of the previous day. With our light weight rain jackets, we were prepared, and off we went to get our tickets to tour Teatro Colon, … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires ~ A few Highlights Including Colorful La Boca

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

January 3 – 4th ~ Buenos Aires on our own Getting off of the ship went smoothly. We caught a cab at the terminal and arrived at our hotel by 10:00. We had made the decision to book Two Hotel, … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires ~ Evita Tour Including Recoleta Cemetery

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

January 2nd, 2018 Buenos Aires is the second largest city in South America and the capital of Argentina. It is located on the Rio de la Plata, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean. By the end of the 19th century, … Continue reading →

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Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 30th Puerto Madryn is another stop where seeing penguins was the number one billed attraction. But unlike other areas of Argentina that had been colonized by conquistadors, this settlement began with 150 colonists from Wales, England who were seeking … Continue reading →

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