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From Uruguay To Argentina By Boat

From Uruguay To Argentina By Boat

by Calvin Sun | Dec 10, 2013 | Argentina, Border Crossing, How Did You Do That?, Public Transportation, Uruguay, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan

  This one’s easy. Once you’re done with exploring Colonia, head southwest (about a 10min walk from the old city) towards the ferry dock along Rivera Ave. You’ll see the ferry station there; it’s quite obvious:     It’s...
Colonia “In 30 Minutes”

Colonia “In 30 Minutes”

by Calvin Sun | Dec 10, 2013 | Blitzkrieg!!!, Uruguay, Walking Tours, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan

To give you an idea how small Colonia is, I went out to explore Colonia at around 7:30am and by 8am I was back at my hostel, having felt like I saw everything, twiceover. Even my hostel buddies told me I wasn’t delusional; it also took them “only a half an...
The Cheapest Way Into Buenos Aires: Montevideo

The Cheapest Way Into Buenos Aires: Montevideo

by Calvin Sun | Dec 9, 2013 | Blitzkrieg!!!, Fail, Public Transportation, Uruguay, Walking Tours, Winter 2013: Antarctica to Pakistan

  …is via Montevideo, Uruguay. Compare one way flight from NYC to Buenos Aires for about $950 USD, to a one way flight from NYC to Montevideo for $400 USD (It’s that cheap if you buy at least 6 weeks ahead, but even if you don’t, the most...

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