Monthly Archives: February 2025

Ushuaia, Argentina

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Raoul

A lot of money passes through Ushuaia – this is where the majority of Antarctic cruises leave from – but not much of that cash seems to stay here. The airport is nice, and there are a couple of expensive … Continue reading →

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Tokyo

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Raoul

I arrive in Tokyo after a long Transpacific flight in coach. I’m avoiding Thanksgiving in the US (a recurring theme, as will emerge in time). I’ve been to Tokyo before so I feel like a pro buying my train ticket … Continue reading →

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Iqaluit, NU

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Raoul

I first traveled to Iqaluit in 1986; we stopped on route to Resolute and used the original airport (which was then turned into the cargo facility. I returned in 1988 – before I had even started at INSTAAR in Boulder … Continue reading →

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