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Planning and packing for after the end of the world [Ushuaia and Antarctica]

17 May 202517 May 2025

In which I pack and plan for Antarctica and Ushuaia. Open for packing lists and planning tips!

My path to Antarctica also included a brief stint in Ushuaia, though the climates are not overly different. This journey ventured through a number of situations, the most extreme of which were entirely foreign to me. This post concerns just the planning and packing portions of this arduous and amazing journey. It is also the last of the posts about this once in a lifetime trip! . the literal path to Ushuaia Most ships to Antartica depart from Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. If Antarctica is other-worldly, it makes sense that Ushuaia is nicknamed "The End of the World" (El...

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Three days at the end of the world in Ushuaia

18 April 202514 May 2025

In which I venture to the end of the world, aka Ushuaia. Open for details on a quick pit stop en route to Antarctica.

En route to Antarctica and in an abundance of caution, I spent three days in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Since these days were meant as the buffer before the boat, my main concerns were not missing the boat or my flight. Any fun was icing on the cake. The Patagonia region is gorgeous with brand-inducing hikes, but I knew my limits (and fears) so I kept my itinerary simple. . Neighborhood and lodging The Main Street of Ushuaia lives up to its name. City-dwellers may find it underwhelming, but it has loads of restaurants, stores with hiking gear, travel...

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Communism under capitalism [Cuba part 2]

1 December 202229 January 2023

In which I talk about Cuban economics. Open for my take on communism and its relationship to capitalism.

In order to evaluate the true efficacy of communism, it would require a controlled environment with little outside influence. Cuba would make an excellent case study were it not for its overbearing neighbor to the north. The United States’s embargo has a ripple effect (primarily via the Helms-Burton Act) which effectively prevents Cuba from trading freely on an international stage. International trade is a necessity for all nations’ current way of life. We should all commend how well Cuba has adapted to life under draconian policies that overstep the powers that any one nation should have. Looking for the touristy...

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A panorama of Havana [Cuba part 1]

1 December 202223 December 2024

In which I detail my trip to Cuba. Open for Cuba in the eyes of a tourist.

Though my preferences and history trend towards solo-travel, I cannot do everything on my own. The week prior to Thanksgiving, I had the opportunity to attend the REMIX CAPITALISM tour hosted by Bravely Go’s founder Kara Perez in the beautiful country of Cuba. This tour was jam-packed with enough information, sights, and conversations for a whole saga, but I will condense down to two posts. This post is about the more touristy parts of my trip. Looking for the economic parts of my Cuban trip? Check out Cuba part two. . First impressions Maybe it’s because Cuba reminds me of...

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