because life's too short
because life's too short
Antarctica had no human history before Captain Cook’s arrival in 1773, but ever since its icy wastes have attracted whalers, explorers and now tourists. The coldest.., the driest…, the windiest…: there are so many superlatives to describe Antarctica. We joined a Hurtigruten cruise to visit this mythical continent at the bottom of the world.
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Cabo Polonio is getting too smart and expensive these days: the backpackers have largely moved on to these low key resorts further north which offer all the delightful informality of Cabo at half the price. You would be wise to follow in their footsteps.
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Ever dreamed of being a cowboy – or a gaucho, the South American equivalent? We lived the life for a few days in the pretty hills of northern Uruguay and found a warm welcome down at the ranch.
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There are nearly 80 huts in Kosciuszko National Park, each with a tale to tell. Here is a selection found largely at the upper end of the park to the north of the Snowy Mountains Highway, with the final 5 just to its south.
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Cabo Polonio enjoys almost mythical status amongst Uruguayan seaside resorts for its off-the-grid lifestyle and inaccessibility. Things aren’t as backward as they used to be, but enough of the old fishing village still exists to make it a very nice place indeed to spend some time.
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From Montevideo, the Eastern coast of Uruguay unfolds in an endless succession of scenic beaches and a wide variety of seaside towns. From the artistic delights of Punta Ballena to the sleepy resort of La Paloma, there is much to explore.
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A capital city on a small scale, Montevideo enjoys a great beach side location, an interesting historical district and a relaxed pace of life – you might stay longer than you ever intended!
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Well off the beaten track, western Uruguay has some great attractions. The ancient city of Colonia and the industrial architecture of the Frey Bentos meat packing factory are both UNESCO sites. There are a variety of hot springs resorts and the pleasant undulating country is green and peaceful.
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Cheap flights now allow easy access to the magnificent Iguazu Falls in Argentina. We combined them with a loop south along the Parana River to visit the Jesuit missions of Argentina and Paraguay, returning through Brazil to see the other side of the falls.
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Bathampton, a small and pretty hamlet near Bath in Wiltshire has much of interest, including the burial place of Captain Arthur Phillip, one of the most famous men in Australian history.
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