British Air/Iberia buys Air Europa
IAG adds Air Europa, strengthening its reach to South America and adding to Madrid's status as a hub.
South America
October 27, 2019: Caño Cristales, Colombia
Grand Escapades shares a fascinating natural phenomena in Columbia -- a river of many colors, perhaps an up and coming travel destination
New Star Alliance Latin America hookup?
In the wake of Delta's new ties with LATAM, other airlines are scrambling to create partnerships between North and South American airlines.
Delta/LATAM deal shakes up alliances
Delta is buying a stake in South America's biggest airline, LATAM, which is dropping out of the OneWorld alliance.
Sept. 12, 2019: Lunch at the Museum, Recoleta
DrFumblefinger enjoyed a nice lunch at Croque Madame Café, which is part of the Decorative Arts Museum in Buenos Aires.
Maritime and Prison Museum, Ushuaia (Where Gumbo was #339)
Gumbo was visiting the Naval and Prison museum, housed in the old Prison building, in Ushuaia.
Visiting an Andean School, Peru
Sylvia shares photos and memories of a visit to a one-room school high in the Andes.
August 11, 2019: The Coin Artist, Ushuaia
DrFumblefinger and MrsFumblefinger were pleased to find this expertly cut pendants. Their art is carefully freed from the coins by this skilled artisan.
July 14, 2019: Maras Salt Pans, Peru
Sylvia visits the colorful and interesting salt pans, wherein salt water from an underground well is diverted into pools, allowed to evaporate and the salt is then collected.
July 11, 2019: Chocolateria Ovejitas de la Patagonia, Ushuaia
DrFumblefinger comes across a lovely chocolate shop while exploring the most southerly city in the world.
June 11, 2019: Near the MALBA, Buenos Aires
DrFumblefinger turns a disappointment into an opportunity to make a pleasant discovery about a lovely home in Palermo.
Exploring the Patagonian Fjordlands: Feasting at Sea
DrFumblefinger eats like a king aboard the Australis, while exploring the coast of southern Chile.
Exploring the Patagonian Fjordlands: Wulaia Bay
DrFumblefinger's Patagonian voyage concludes with a stop at historic Wulaia Bay. Home to the Yaghan people for over 10,000 years, there's an interesting museum at the site.
Exploring the Patagonian Fjordlands: A Storm at the End of the World
DrFumblefinger gets caught in the worst storm he's ever experienced when visiting Cape Horn, the southern most island in South America.
Exploring the Patagonian Fjordlands: Glacier Alley
DrFumblefinger cruises down the stretch of the Beagle Channel known as Glacier Alley, wherein several large and impressive glaciers extend to the sea.