LATAM in strange bankruptcy move
Hard hit by the virus lockdown, South America's largest airline sends part of the company into bankruptcy while continuing operations.
South America
A Final Walk in Tierra del Fuego National Park
DrFumblefinger explores Lapataia Bay. The southern end of the PanAm highway is located here, and the Bay is within a stone's throw of the Chilean/Argentinian border, a border that has long been disputed.
February 7, 2020: Guinea Pigs and a Cat
Sylvia visits a home in Peru where a cat peacefully coexists with guinea pigs—much like the proverbial lion and lambs.
January 26, 2020: La Guajira: Colombia’s Wild, Wild East
Gilles shares a visit to La Guajira, situated on Colombia's northern most point. It is a remote and beautiful place.
Tren del Fin del Mundo, Ushuaia
DrFumblefinger takes a train journey to the "end of the earth", in southern South America.
New route brings Falklands closer
The penguins and sheep of the Falklands will now be much closer to London with a new direct air service.
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.
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.