"Welcome to the Ass of the World"

Welcome to the Ass of the World

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October 22nd 2007
We have just finished a year of travelling in the tropical climate of Southeast Asia. Two months ago we were riding on top of elephants through humid jungle. 45 days ago we were lying on a beach drinking from young coconuts. One month ago we were sweating it out at a market in Bangkok, buying T-shirts and flip-flops. So why did we just spend a day-and-a-half on a bus to get as close as ... read more

South America » Argentina » Tierra del Fuego » Ushuaia

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Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals and between civilian and military factions. After World War II, a long period of Peronist authoritarian rule an... ... read more