Long Bus Ride

The End of the Earth

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February 10th 2008
After leaving Torres del Paine, and another day in Puerto Natales, we drove to Punta Arenas, Chile. Out of all the hostels we stayed at, the one in Punta Arenas was by far the coolest and most comfortable. The common area had lots of plants and great antique furniture. There was a little library with interesting books and great resources, and it was one of the few places where the internet was ... 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