Ushuaia

The end of the world

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January 23rd 2016
Geo: -54.7833, -68.2833At the time of writing we're eating ice cream piled high with M&M's overlooking the old airfield in Ushuaia, Argentina. There is a complete rainbow behind us brighter than either of us has ever seen. Ushuaia is important as it's the last town before the Antarctic and is where all scientists and explorers stop for supplies. It is commonly known as the town at th ... read more

South America » Argentina

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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