Off the beaten path in El Calafate

Avenida Libertador de San Martin in El Calafate

When visiting Argentine Patagonia, you should definitely pay a visit to the town El Calafate. Situated in Santa Cruz province, it got its name after a little bush called el calafate (Berberis buxifolia) which is very common all over Patagonia. It has yellow flowers and sweet dark blue berries.El Calafate town, close to the National […]

Posted on 07 Mar 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in adventures, Argentina, budget travel, nature, South America, tips, travel

Brief exploring of Tierra del Fuego – Southernmost national park in the world

Ensenada Zaratiegui Bay in Tierra del Fuego National Park

I remember when many years ago, at one of the geography classes we learned about Tierra del Fuego and I was looking at the map not being able to imagine I would go so far one day. But fortunately, I did in February 2012. And I will never regret the decision to come to the […]

Posted on 05 Mar 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in achievement, adventures, Argentina, nature, photo, press trip, South America, tips, transport, travel

Hot Budapest

Budapest is world wide famous for its natural resources, which include mountains, hills and of course the Danube, but this beautiful land has been blessed with something truly amazing and second to none, its natural hot springs.Close to eighteen million gallons of mineralized water pour everyday from Budapest’s therma springs, which attract millions of locals […]

Posted on 04 Mar 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Hungary, photo, tips, travel

There is no place like El Chalten – a capital of trekking

After I visited El Calafate town and Perito Moreno glacier, I went to spend some time in El Chalten.El Chalten is a town in the West of Santa Cruz province in Argentine Patagonia. Its location in the South of the Ands mountains right in the National Park of the Glaciers makes it the so called ”capital […]

Posted on 29 Feb 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in adventures, Argentina, nature, South America, tips, travel

Travel on a budget

There’s no denying how tight things are financially for everyone across the globe in the current economic climate. The newspapers are always filled with stories of low funds and rising prices so, understandably, travel is not a high priority for many.However, there are ways to travel within your area and overseas without breaking the bank. Here […]

Posted on 25 Feb 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in budget travel, Europe, tips, transport, travel, UK

A perfect day at Perito Moreno glacier

18th of February 2012. Everyone in the house of Pablo and Cristian, our Couchsurfing friends in El Calafate, woke up before 7 am and left. Me and Lyra, a friend of mine traveling with me for 2 weeks, stayed in bed until 7.30 am. So tired! Another night with almost no sleep. I so wanted […]

Posted on 24 Feb 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in adventures, Argentina, budget travel, nature, personal, photo, South America, the sky, tips, transport, travel

Where to stay in Puerto Madryn – Hi Patagonia Hostel

When I decided to go to see the cute penguins in Punta Tombo and to get closer to more animals in Peninsula Valdes, I chose Hi Patagonia Hostel as my base for a couple of days while taking a ride through Chubut province.Hi Patagonia Hostel is situated in Puerto Madryn town, in between Punta Tombo and peninsula Valdes […]

Posted on 20 Feb 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Argentina, budget travel, hostels, photo, press trip, South America, tips, travel

Carnival in Spain

Fun, music, dance, jokes, masquerade balls, fancy dresses, a feast for the senses. Carnival is definitely one of the greatest events of the year. I have never been to the world’s most famous one in Rio de Janeiro, but the ones celebrated in Italy or Spain are no less fun.Venice is of course synonymous for an elegant Carnival: […]

Posted on 19 Feb 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in adventures, Europe, photo, Spain, tips, travel

Cave temples and other things to visit in Ipoh

Location of Ipoh Ipoh town is located in the Perak state, which is one of the 12 states of Malaysia, situated on the Northwest of Peninsular Malaysia. Ipoh is the state capital and its administrative centre. Perak means silver in Malay – the name was derived from the silvery tin ore that brought a lot […]

Posted on 17 Feb 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Asia, budget travel, Malaysia, photo, tips, transport, travel

Hitchhiking and hiking to Glacier Martial

My last day in the end of the world town Ushuaia, after a great day at Laguna Esmeralda the day before, I decided to do hiking to Glacier Martial. The glacier is visible from the town but looking at it, I thought I would never make it up there to it. But I love challenges!After […]

Posted on 15 Feb 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in achievement, adventures, Argentina, budget travel, nature, photo, South America, tips, transport, travel

Hiking to Laguna Esmeralda in Tierra del Fuego

9th February 2012. I am having my cup of green tea right now and trying to heat up a little bit after a long cold day. With a friend from the U.S. we went hiking from Ushuaia to Lake Esmeralda. I just came back so finally in the warm house I would like to tell […]

Posted on 13 Feb 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in adventures, Argentina, nature, photo, South America, tips, travel

A ride through Chubut province

Location of Chubut Province Taking the interesting tour with Ryan’s Travel from Puerto Madryn to Punta Tombo, our lovely guide explained us a lot about the history of the place. We crossed a big part of Chubut province so I could find out about the life there and take a lot of photos to show […]

Posted on 08 Feb 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Argentina, photo, press trip, South America, tips, transport, travel