Argentina’s Patagonia

Where Nature and Culture Embrace

“Wine is the most civilised thing in the world.” – Ernest Hemingway

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Gauchos herd of goats in Patagonia mountains, Argentina - Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• Argentina’s Patagonia

• The Best Slow Travel Towns in Italy

• Around the World: The Little Volcano; Iguazu Falls;

  Ireland’s Most Romantic Abbey and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: NASA Astronaut Chris Williams to Discuss Upcoming Launch, Mission

• From Social Media: The African penguins at Boulders Beach, near Simon’s Town, are a popular attraction in South Africa

• Travel Grub: What to Eat in Argentina

• Curious Cove: Highlights on a Patagonia Trip (2-3 Week Travel Itinerary)

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Argentina’s Patagonia

Argentina is a land of dramatic contrasts, seamlessly blending cosmopolitan vibrancy with untamed wilderness. Its identity is woven from tango-filled nights in Buenos Aires, rustic gauchos riding across the lush pampas, and the aroma of asado drifting from open-air grills. Nature lovers will find their paradise in Patagonia’s glaciers, dense forests, and jagged peaks, while the subtropical north pulses with lush jungles, colour-soaked festivals and wildlife. In autumn and spring, the country comes alive with blooming jacaranda trees, perfect climates for exploring cities or waterfalls.

The Andes stand guard to the west, offering both adventure and tranquillity, with dazzling views from high passes. Argentina’s wine country, particularly Mendoza, tempts travellers with sun-kissed vineyards and robust Malbecs. Food is an expression of community, where families share choripán, dulce de leche and mate over long meals. Warmth and hospitality define the people—friendly, proud, ever-welcoming to visitors. It is a destination where every season shows a new facet, every region tells a different story, and every journey is unforgettable

Famous beautiful peak Cerro Torre in Patagonia mountains, Argentina. - Shutterstock

The Best Slow Travel Towns in Italy

Italy is famous for its art cities, ancient ruins, and world-class food. But beyond the crowds of Venice, Florence, and Rome, there are hundreds of small towns where life moves slower and more meaningfully. These hidden gems offer a taste of la dolce vita - the sweet life - where every moment feels like a scene from a classic Italian film.

Picture yourself riding a Vespa along quiet country roads, stopping for a scoop of creamy gelato in a sun-drenched piazza, or sipping local wine as the sun sets over rolling hills. These are the places to reconnect with beauty: medieval lanes lined with flowerpots, landscapes dotted with olive trees and vineyards, and locals who still make pasta by hand. Here’s a guide to the best small towns in Italy for slow travel, grouped by region - with travel tips and food suggestions included

Montepulciano, Tuscany - Shutterstock

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Around the World

The Little Volcano

In the heart of the Andes mountain range, this place, named for its distinctive volcanic cone shape, is one of the most notable spots to visit if you’re traveling through the province of La Rioja. To get there, take National Route 76, passing Laguna Brava, Pampa del Veladero, and Barrancas Blancas

Iguazu Falls

Flowing for the most part through Brazil, the Iguazu river breaks into upper and lower portions right on the divide between Brazil and Argentina

Fountain of the Nereids

Located in Buenos Aires’ Costanera Sur, the Fountain of the Nereids was sculpted by pioneering artist Lola Mora in Carrara marble. Featuring nereids, tritons, and horses, it celebrates the birth of Aphrodite and stands 11 metres high

Historic Tramway of Buenos Aires

Since 1980, the Friends of the Tram Association has operated the Historic Tramway of Buenos Aires, a world-renowned rolling museum

Ski in Patagonia

While Patagonia is famous for its stunning landscapes, including glaciers, mountains, and national parks, skiing is a not-that-famous activity. However, there are some nice ski areas in the Andes Mountains of Argentina and Chile. In this article, I tell you all about to ski in Patagonia

Ireland’s Most Romantic Abbey

In the wild beauty of County Galway, where winds sweep across heathered hills and waters mirror the sky, a story of love and loss has been woven into the landscape. It is here, in the shadow of the Connemara mountains and along the still surface of Pollacapall Lough, that one of Ireland’s most enduring romances took root.

The tale begins with devotion. In the late 19th century, Mitchell Henry, a wealthy doctor-turned-industrialist, sought to create a sanctuary of peace and splendour for his beloved wife, Margaret. Their love inspired the building of Kylemore Abbey, a neo-Gothic masterpiece that rose against the rugged backdrop of the west. For a time, the great house brimmed with laughter, music, and family life—a dream realised in stone

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

NASA Astronaut Chris Williams to Discuss Upcoming Launch, Mission

NASA will host a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Oct. 1, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to highlight the upcoming mission of astronaut Chris Williams to the International Space Station

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Vandenberg in California

The evening launch at 10:04 p.m. EDT (0204 GMT on Sept. 29 or 7:04 p.m. PDT local time) from Vandenberg Space Force Base successfully reached space in just under minutes. The Falcon’s upper stage booster was on track to deploy the broadband internet relays (Starlink Group 11-20) about an hour after leaving the ground

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From Social Media

The African penguins at Boulders Beach, near Simon’s Town, are a popular attraction in South Africa

Travel Grub

What to Eat in Argentina

Curious Cove

Highlights on a Patagonia Trip (2-3 Week Travel Itinerary)

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