Category Archives: travel

South American Souvenirs

Posted on April 25, 2017 by blogqueendiane

South American souvenirs are different from things you’d pick up in the Caribbean islands or in Europe.

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Weird Vacation Incidents on My South America Cruise

Posted on April 18, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Whenever I travel with Merry Ellen, we have weird experiences (“adventures” as we like to call them).

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South American Cruise: Ushuaia, Argentina — the End of the World

Posted on April 11, 2017 by blogqueendiane

If you occasionally have a bad day and want to take off for the “end of the earth,” Ushuaia, Argentina, is the place for you. It’s the last city on the southernmost tip of the South American continent, followed only … Continue reading →

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South America Cruise: A Day in the Falkland Islands

Posted on March 21, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Before my South America cruise, I’d never heard of the Falkland Islands — a remote group of 700+ islands off the tip of South America — but a day exploring Stanley, the capital on the largest island, was really fun.

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South American Cruise: Penguin Rookery at Punta Tombo National Reserve, Argentina

Posted on March 14, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Visiting a penguin rookery is an amazing adventure!

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South America Cruise: Adventures in Punta Del Este, Uruguay

Posted on March 7, 2017 by blogqueendiane

If you’re like me, you’ve never heard of Punta Del Este, Uruguay. (It’s very close to Buenos Aires, Argentina.) I went there on a cruise around South America, and discovered it’s a very cool place. Here’s my story:

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South America Cruise Buenos Aires Shore Excursion

Posted on February 23, 2017 by blogqueendiane

When we arrived in South America, we took a bus from the airport to the cruise ship docked in the terminal in Buenos Aires to begin our adventure.

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Crown Princess Review: South America Cruise

Posted on February 21, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Took a once-in-a-lifetime 14-night cruise around South America on the Crown Princess — and it was fabulous! Here’s a review of the ship:

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12 Inexpensive Ways to Learn a Foreign Language

Posted on January 12, 2017 by blogqueendiane

I’m scheduled to take a trip-of-a-lifetime cruise  this year and am intent on finding inexpensive ways to learn a foreign language before I go. My goal is to learn as much Spanish as possible beforehand sailing around South America – … Continue reading →

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Hotel Antics: Cringe-Worthy Travel Trouble

Posted on November 29, 2016 by blogqueendiane

In magazines and on TV, people take trips and relax in peace and quiet in their well-appointed, spacious hotel rooms with all the comforts imaginable. They come and go, full of smiles, on interesting outings and loving visits to family … Continue reading →

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