Crossing the Andes

I was in Mendoza, a desert in the west of Argentina that is now wine country, taking tours of vineyards and wineries and tasting the local Malbecs (Argentine wine). I was having a lovely time, but all I could do was stare off into the distance to the jagged Andes that ran to the west. 

There they were, the second highest mountain range in the world and so close. And to think just west of the mountains was Chile.... [Read more]

Argentina ‘08 (video podcast)

After I returned from Rio de Janiero I remember thinking, how have I missed Buenos Ares. If only time and money weren’t a factor. Fortunately, I caught up with the beguiling Evangelina of Argentina at the recent Los Angeles Times Adventures in Travel Expo. So I can hear about Buenos Ares and get something about the more cultural elements of the Andes.

Like all of our videos, quicktime 7.0 or better is required... [Read more]