Looking for things to do in Ushuaia, Argentina? Ushuaia (pronounced Oo-swi-yah)  is dubbed, the “World’s Southernmost City” and “El Fin del Mundo” (the “End of the World”), and is the closest city to Antarctica.  For most adventure-seeking travelers, Ushuaia is the gateway to the 7th Continent, which is what brought me to this small town. The itinerary for my bucket-list adventure to Antarctica included two layovers in Ushuaia (before and after).  This city is right on…

Looking for the best things to do in Buenos Aires, Argentina?  Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is a vibrant and beautiful city.  However, I must admit that Argentina was never on my travel bucket list.  I visited the country because my dream expedition to Antarctica was sandwiched between two 24-hour layovers in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, Argentina.  I was initially surprised not to see myself reflected in the faces of the people of the…