In Argentina, yerba maté is not just a drink, but a way of life. This warm herbal caffeinated beverage is how Argentines wake up in the morning, what they drink on the bus on the way to work, and is always a central reason to meet and socialize with friends and family during merienda...
Stretching 82 feet by 50 yards, and varying from five to 13 feet deep, the 800,000 gallon, multi-purpose swimming pool at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatic complex in Irvine, California is one of the largest pools in the Unites States. Using a standard garden hose, it would take more than three...
Picture yourself meandering down a cobblestone street, admiring the sloped roofs and gingerbread look of the homes around you. You’ve just finished a day of skiing, and you’re looking forward to a great meal in one of the cozy local restaurants. Before passing a chocolate shop you peer through...
The Araucanians, a proud South American tribe also known as the Mapuche, knew there was a pass through the rugged mountains, but they never revealed its location, especially to the despised Spanish.
For centuries, these doughty natives of southern Chile and Argentina held off the invaders,...
Way down at the bottom of the South American continent, the Beagle Channel is a treacherous body of icy water that flows out into the Antarctic Ocean. A trip across it to the southernmost habitation in Chile’s Puerto Williams is an unforgettable journey.
Ushuaia’s yacht harbour is an...