The Rising of the Moon, by Nilla Palmer

September 14, 2012   |   1 Comment

Situated in the world’s southernmost city, the impossibly large moon cast an ethereal glow over the boat-laden bay. As winter approached early, the moonlit sky reflected brightly the snowy slopes of the surrounding mountains.

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Mystical Ushuaia, by Nilla Palmer

May 16, 2012   |   1 Comment

The capital of Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia is both mystical and inhospitable due to severe climate conditions. Surrounded by soaring dramatic mountains, this city is the gateway to Darwin’s passage through the Beagle Channel onward to Chile and Antarctica; strikingly picturesque.

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All Roads Lead to San Antonia de Los Cobres, by Nilla Palmer

May 03, 2012   |   2 Comments

Tren de las Nubes (train to/in the clouds), travels on the third highest railway in the world (over 4,220mts/ 13,850ft) and leaves from Salta, Argentina. The journey passes through San Antonio de los Cobres, known for its copper mining. After 217kms winding through switchbacks, desolate, and spectacular scenery, the train arrived at La Polvorilla viaduct [...]

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Perito Moreno Glacier, by Nilla Palmer

April 19, 2012   |   3 Comments

Glimpses through the trees of this 250km (97sq mi) ice formation captivate the heart. A small boat takes you across the icy sea to the start of a mesmerising journey where crampons are strapped on for the controlled trek on top of this glacier. In driving rain, icy hues change as sporadic as the random [...]

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