Let's explore Argentina together, sit back, grab a drink and follow us on something different: Argentina's grand tour. With only a month in Argentina, we've selected to use the services of a Travel agent, the excellent Fred Schejtman at Argentina Exploration Journeys . Fred has created a first-class bespoke itinerary on short notice to maximise our time in Argentina while allowing us a more relaxed itinerary without any worries or stress. We'll start in Ushuaia , the southernmost city in the world, after our North to the South Pole journey. Then it's off to experience the icy wonders of the world, the incredible Glaciers of Argentina, including ice-trekking inside and on top of glaciers in El Calafate . We'll experience Tango up close and personal in Buenos Aires while learning about the country's rich history and experiencing the French influence on architecture and the Italian impact on food. Next is a town in Argentina's Patagonia region called Bariloche . It borders Nahuel Huapi, a large glacial lake surrounded by the Andes Mountains. It is also known for its Swiss alpine-style architecture, heavily influenced by Germans and its chocolate. We will also horse ride, hike, and navigate the beautiful lakes by kayaks and boats. Next, you will have an extended stay in Mendoza to experience the fine Argentinian wines, winery tours, and sunset horse riding. Our final destination is the magnificent waterfalls we will explore in-depth at Iguazú Falls for three nights. We will then complete our travels to Argentina with an extended stay of nearly two weeks in Buenos Aires and explore life as a local.

Some highlights of our first year of travel on our one-way journey around the world. One Year of Travel

Some highlights of our first six months on our one-way journey around the world. Six Months of Travel

Some highlights of our first nine months on our one-way journey around the world. Nine Months of Travel

Some highlights of our first three months on our one-way journey around the world. Three Months of Travel

Auberge Chez Pierre Where do we begin? Chez Pierre has everything you can imagine. We started with a lazy lunch and booked five nights with Lahcen, one of the owners, immediately. It was so incredible, then extended and extended for 16 nights. The hotel is magical, and you are blessed with stunning views of Dades Valley everywhere. The rooms were so cosy, immaculate, warm, comfortable and quiet. The best night's sleep in the heavenly beds — bathrooms with exceptional amenities, hairdryers, hot water, and intense water pressure. The food was another level; every meal we had in Morocco for two months was exceptional, and Chez Pierre exceeded this. After two weeks of dining three meals a day, we were continually surprised. Mohammad and his kitchen staff are fantastic and love to surprise you daily with new options so you do not go hungry. It has 5-star dining, a great wine selection (if any are left), and the staff performs live music during the evenings — what a beautiful experience. Dades Valley is a place to enjoy and slow your travels; there is so much to explore and a beautiful village community. We explored the valley and nearby villages with the expertise of Sahara Atlas Tours, owned by Ismail. We appreciate his assistance in responding to our special requests. He was also very knowledgeable about the area to ensure we didn't miss out on all the magical spots nearby. We loved Chez Pierre so much that we will do our best to revisit Morocco and will be sure to stay here. Thank you for having Wayne and me and making our travel through Morocco memorable.

Tirizi Camp - Four Nights The best way to arrive at Tirizi Camp . Camels in Morocco are known as Dromedaries, which are a part of the camel family. Dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) are rarely found in the wild, and most seen walking around the landscape have owners.

Berber Pizza - Merzouga Sahara Desert While staying at Tirizi Camp , they kindly showed us how to make Berber Pizza. Within 30 minutes, we ate a beautiful-tasting pizza cooked in the sand of the Sahara desert. No, there was no sand or dirt on our Berber pizza.

Some highlights of our first two years of travel on our one-way journey around the world. Featuring: HongKong Maldives Germany France Austria Switzerland Italy Malta United Kingdom Australia Indonesia Philippines Cambodia Vietnam Thailand Malaysia Morocco

Little did we know that, following San Sebastian , our journey would lead us straight to the epicentre of France's grandest festival, Fetes de Bayonne. We were astounded at our luck in finding a remarkable place to stay amid all the action, the beautiful Hôtel Villa KOEGUI Bayonne . Welcome to Bayonne, the proud host of the Fêtes de Bayonne, a vibrant festival spanning five days, with our arrival coinciding with its grand finale! This was going to be fun!! Like most destinations, our travel strategy usually involves looking at the map and choosing a midway point to our final destination to cut down on travel time, making Bayonne an ideal pit stop en route to Bordeaux. As we approached the city by bus, we were greeted by a wave of festival attendees, all uniformly dressed in red and white, mingling throughout the city. Originating in the 1980s, this dress code was inspired by the city of Pamplona's colours, boasting approximately 3 million participants over the festival's five-day duration. The city transforms into a pedestrian zone, with entry tickets required for access. The atmosphere was electric across the bridge as we navigated the buzzing crowds. Eager to dive into the festivities, our first order of business was hotel check-in and outfit planning—a challenge given our limited wardrobe options, but we had a plan! Soon, outfitted appropriately, we were at the gates, ready to buy our entry bracelets, scouring for those iconic red scarves and belts. The unity in theme across the festival was breathtaking, earning our absolute admiration. The inaugural "Fêtes de Bayonne," or "The Big Summer Festival," took place on July 13, 1932, initiated by a group of Aviron Bayonnais rugby team friends. Inspired by Pamplona's San Fermin celebrations (notably the Running of the Bulls), they wanted to bring a similar vibrancy to Bayonne. We navigated the crowds and strolled around, taking in the joy, singing and laughter amongst all the people; their energy was infectious. We would pause to listen to the performances of street musicians and artists entertaining the crowds until a quaint fromagerie Christophe Fromager beckoned us to pull up a pew, inviting us to unwind with wine and delectable cheeses amidst the drunken revelry of festival-goers, some impressively still on their feet five days in, although admittedly a few weren't upright. Next, we ventured to the arena for the bull runs; we quickly realised we weren't the only ones with that plan. Deciding to skip the long ticket line, we plunged back into the festive melee, exploring the myriad events, stages, and nightly fireworks that dotted the city, from joyous rides and games on the bridge to the DJ-saturated parks and squares. We found ourselves a cute little bar to escape the heat and crowds for a G&T. All establishments were serving from reusable glasses provided by the festival, which you could return and receive a few Euros refund; we were proud of the festival's eco-consciousness. Our quest for food led us to scout the food trucks, along with everyone else, to score a hotdog and frites, which led us into the nightly parade, a delightful spectacle of floats, dancing and confetti throwing. The night unfolded with more dancing and bar-hopping the makeshift bars, grateful for the opportunity to immerse in the rich culture and traditions of enchanting Bayonne. Watching the city return to its calm demeanour post-festival was fascinating. There was a tremendous amount of cleanup, aided by fortunate weather, and the rain gods quickly erased the lingering traces of the past days' festivities. We enjoyed relaxing and roaming the town for a few days to discover her true self and architectural brilliance. Bayonne has etched a permanent mark on our hearts with its unique charm and festivities.