Articles related to "Patagonia"



Argentina – Estancia Helsingfors in Patagonia
Estancia Helsingfors is a luxurious lodge in NP Los Glaciares, offering open-air activities: hiking, horseback riding, trout fishing and a boat-ride to Glacier Viedma.
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Iaith Y Wladfa: The Welsh in Patagonia
A brief history of the Welsh colony founded in 1865 in Patagonia, Argentina, where the Welsh language and culture have endured to this day.
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The Future of Welsh Language in Patagonia
Through the joint efforts of language advocates in Wales and Argentina, policies and programs are being implemented to help ensure the survival of Welsh in Patagonia.
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Chilean and Argentine Patagonia
Full of snow capped peaks, abundant wildlife, and wind swept plains, Patagonia is one of the last great wild places left on earth.
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El Chalten Patagonia Argentina
Mt Fitzroy, a peak of 3,375m, is the highest in this impressive massif surrounded by hanging glaciers, sub-antarctic forest and deep blue lakes.
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Torres del Paine Patagonia Chile
Beautiful Torres del Paine is a trekkers mecca. However its popularity has resulted in crowded trails and high prices that bite deep into a backpackers budget.
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Chile's Carretera Austral
The partially paved Highway Across Chile's Northern Patagonia is one of the most jawdropping drives in the world.
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Shop Green Companies for Holiday Gifts
Check out these socially responsible companies that are reducing packaging waste, using wind power, and recycling old garments.
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Sustainable Business Practices
Organizations that pursue green business practices contribute to the social and economic wellbeing of their communities, setting a worthy act to follow.
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Argentina – Steamtrain La Trochita in El Maitén
Enjoy "El Paseo Turistico" through Patagonia on a one hundred-year-old steamtrain, and visit the train museum and workshop of Henschell and Baldwin steam locomotives.
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Witness Argentina's Perito Moreno Glacier
On account of global warming and long-term climatic shifts, every glacier on the planet is in regression except for one-Argentina's Perito Moreno.
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Who Is That Masked Bandit?
Who is that masked bandit? Hints: it is not the Lone Ranger and it is sometimes found in my backyard.
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2009 Savvy Reno Visitors Bargain Guide
From children's clothes to top-of-the-line sportswear, furniture to formal attire, used cars, houses and condos, Reno offers cut-rate prices to shoppers
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A Riesling Renaissance
After decades of decline and uninspiring New World examples, German varietals are on the rise again and the examples have never been better.
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Argentinosaurus
The largest dinosaur ever discovered is the Argentinosaurus, meaning "Argentine lizard." This frisky fellow lived during the Cretaceous period, 90 million years ago.
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Chile's Ski Resorts
While summer blazes in the northern hemisphere and the slopes are green, the Chilean winter and the country's top ski resorts are in full swing.
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Early Work on Myco-Diesel, A Fungal Fuel Source
Could a fungus solve the world's energy problems? A species discovered in Patagonia by Dr. Gary Strobel of Montana State University, might someday do the trick.
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Perito Moreno Glacier Argentina
Perito Moreno Glacier is a jaw-dropping sight. This jumbled frozen river of aqua to sapphire blue to violet coloured ice sculptures streaches as far as the eye can see.
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Sales on Latest Clothing for New York Men
From Uptown to Downtown, from Westside to Eastside, New York is bursting with sample sales as the Spring/Summer season comes to an end. Designer clothing for way less.
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South America Cruises
As Europe becomes more expensive and the Caribbean too crowded, cruising South America has become a viable option. Here we breakdown the most common sea routes.
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Business Benefits from Recycling
Companies and customers benefit by supporting waste management and recycling programs by saving energy and money. Conserving resources is also good for the environment.
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On the Top of the Whale
Review of the Raul Ruiz's movie 'On the Top of the Whale'
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Gear to Climb Mont Blanc
What mountain clothing should be worn on Mont Blanc? What should be carried in a Mont Blanc back pack? The answer to these questions could influence one's summit success.
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A Desert Hiker's Checklist
An excursion into the depths of the Grand Canyon lends insights on hiking anywhere. Clip and save for reference on day hiking in the desert, the mountains - or rolling terrain on a trail near you!
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Around the World in 2006
Adventure Travel tour operator World Expeditions asked its own staff of guides to vote for the Top 10 adventure destinations of 2006. Their list is an adventurer's dream
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Birds of Chile – Where to See Them
Birders find Chile a wonderful place to visit because of its wide range of ecosystems and easy-to-spot spectacular birds. Chile has five distinct birding areas.
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Ferdinand Magellan
With a little persuasion, Portugal's most famous explorer was able to convince Spain's King Charles that he was the right explorer to get the spice-route-finding job done
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Hotel Remota
Hotel Remota in Puerto Natales, Chile, nearly the very end of the earth, is one of the most exotic hotels on the continent.
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Sustainable Workplace Cultures
How sustainable is your organization? How healthy is your workplace culture? Use five factors to rate your organization on the sustainability scale.
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The Island of Chiloé, Chile
Chiloé in the South of Chile is one of the most unique regions with the most distinct and bazaar cultures in all of Latin America.
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Welsh (Part 2, The Celtic Languages)
This article discusses the history and status of the Welsh language.
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Wool Underwear, Socks for Warm or Cool Travel
Wool is the clothing of choice for many senior cyclists, hikers, skiers in all seasons, muggy or dry heat. It's not itchy and doesn't smell like microfibers do.
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South American Camelids
South American camelids are prized for their high quuality wool, carrying abilities, meat, and stamina. Described here are the five main types.
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Amaryllidaceae: Rhodophiala.
The Gradual unmaking of Americans, with Apologies to Gertrude Stein. Amaryllidaceae: Rhodophiala.
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Andes Mountains
The Andes Mountains stretch more than 7,000 kilometers along the entire western half of the South American continent.
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Chile's Wine Regions
One of the world's top wine producing nations, Chile, has a well developed tourist infrastructure for those wishing to visit wineries and travel the many wine routes.
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Hiking/Trekking in South America
With the Andes forming the backbone of the continent, almost every South American nation can lay claim to one of the Earth's top hiking/trekking destinations.
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Sustainability and Securing Talent
The link between employee engagement and corporate sustainability is firmly established. Organizations need to ramp up their green campaigns to secure the best talent.
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Vacation on a Budget: For the Birds
Another inexpensive vacation!
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10 Greatest Travel Books of All Time
Travelers and travel-oriented publications like to make lists of the "best ever" travel books. But they don't always agree on what those books are.
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Frommer's Argentina & Chile
Frommer's Argentina and Chile gives a well rounded background on the major destinations and mid to upper range hotels in these two countries.
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LAND OF COCHISE
...From the ragged, mile-high desert floor to its peaks of another mile in height, this range is no joke! Geronimo and his Apache cohorts ruled this harsh terrain for centuries....
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New Eco Products
Next shopping trip look for all of the new fun eco-friendly products.
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Top Ten Best Travel Books of the 20th Century
Armchair travelers delight in 20th-century masterpieces by Leigh Fermor, Least Heat Moon, Newby, Naipul, Bryson, Mary Morris, Kerouac, Peter Fleming, Chatwin and Theroux.
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Druidic Ceremonies at National Eisteddfod, Wales
Controversy erupts over the bardic induction of Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Wales and Primate designate of the Church of England as a Druid at the annual Eisteddfod , Wales. But this is a matter of Celtic culture not religion suggests The Travelsleuth.
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La Maria Ranch, Santa Cruz
This article describes an archaeological field school opportunity in La María Ranch, Santa Cruz.
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Short Eared Owl
When full grown the Short Eared Owl stands about 13 to 16 inches in height and has yellow eyes. Both the male and the female owl's bodies have stripes of different soft tints of brown. The brown color is darker on the upper part of the body while the brown is not as dark on their abdomen and sides. The owl's tail has marked stripes and bars. The brown colors on its wings appear dappled with the under side of its wings a drab white. The Short Eared Owl does have ear tufts and ears but difficult to see.
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Surf's Up
Woo hoo! I learned to surf! Well, sort of.
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The Welsh Language: A Cultural Revival
A synopsis of the history, origins, and current status of the Welsh language, which was once in danger of dying out.
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5 New England Ski Shopping Meccas
New England skiers and snowboarders can find super shopping within spitting distance of most major ski resorts, including these top five.
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