Alumine Neuquen ARGENTINA: Picture of the Week

This was taken last year while traveling in Argentina for four weeks. We camped at Lake Alumine for a night and after departing from Lake Alumine, we headed to San Martin and later on to San Carlos Bariloche. You can check out the some of the pictures of San Carlos Bariloche HERE. On the way to San Martin, we stopped at the roadside for a break and I took this picture. This was taken in February last year, summer time in Alumine,  Patagonia region …

San Carlos de Bariloche From The Top
My trip to Argentina last year brought me to amazing places in Patagonia region. The thing about Patagonia is the inner beauty landscape that many would die for. That’s why Patagonia is also known as the home of gods.

A: San Carlos de Bariloche in South America Map
One of the cities that I loved most is San Carlos de Bariloche. Situated by the lake, Bariloche itself is a beauty.

A: San Carlos de Bariloche by the lake

Bariloche is located in the province of Rio Negro, in …

Hotel Y Restaurante Aka-ta, Rio Mayo, Chubut, Argentina

Rio Mayo, Chubut, Argentina: Sources – Google Maps
Rio Mayo, Chubut sits on the Patagonia region of Argentina. It is one of the small towns which is located at the Route 40 stretch. We left Esquel and heading to Los Antiguous. It is a 282 km drive and it is one of the shortest we did in Patagonia.

During our road trip on Route 40, there are a few things we must do. Firstly, buy an extra gas tank. Second, try to get a meal …

Gaucho of South American Pampas, ARGENTINA: Picture Of the Week
In Spanish, Gaucho is a term used to describe the residents of South American pampas or Patagonian grasslands in parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Southern Chile and Southern Brazil. In short, they are the cowboys of the South American pampas.
Traveling on the road in Patagonia region of Argentina was fun. My expedition to there earlier of the year was one of the most memorable trips in my life. I was told by Argentines to look for the “Gauchos” in Patagonia.
As they are …

Hosteria Cumbres Blancas: A Night at Esquel, Patagonia, ARGENTINA
I promised myself to finish all my Argentina related posts by this year. The list goes on here. Esquel is part of Patagonia, Argentina. We stop at Esquel from Bariloche before continued to Los Antiguos.
The impression of Esquel was the town is very organized. Not forgetting there is a mountain at the backdrop which is near the Los Alerces National Park.

That’s the hotel! Hosteria Cumbres Blancas
Staying at Hosteria Cumbres Blancas was a blessing. In a walking distance to Esquel’s only casino, the …

Microtel Inns & Suites Malargue: One Night Stay in Malargue, ARGENTINA
Malargue is one of the towns located along Route 40, Patagonia Mendoza region of Argentina. Since we were on the road trip, we stayed at the Microtel Inns & Suites Malargue.
Located at the main road of Malargue (it is a very long stretch road towards the town center), Microtel Inns & Suites can be easily seen.

The first impression was the nice stony entrance. As I walked in to the lobby, I was entertained by the lobby staff. There, we got …

Top 7 Places To Visit in Patagonia, ARGENTINA
Patagonia is a geographic region of the southern most of South America. Some named Patagonia as “Home of Gods” and “Foot of Gods”, it comprises the southernmost part of Andes mountains that is located in Argentina and Chile. I was in Patagonia earlier this year for 3 weeks which inclusive of 2 weeks of road trip. I would like to share my personal favourite Top 7 Places To Visit in Patagonia.
1. City of Mendoza
The Mendoza province of Argentina has been very popular …

Restaurante Chino, Tenedor Libre-Parilla Libre: A Chinese Restaurant in Rio Gallegos, Santa Cruz, ARGENTINA
The nearest town to the famous Perito Moreno Glacier is Rio Gallegos. Many opted to stay one night at Rio Gallegos for the Perito Moreno Glacier tour, as the tour usually commenced in the morning. In Rio Gallegos town, the street is ever busy with restaurants, shops and also a casino. Shopping in this part of the region promised fine goods from Patagonia region, most notable the Patagonia wines and chocolates.

Despite the fact of the famous Patagonia …

Travel Moments: A Chilean’s Proton Wira Spotted in Argentina’s Buenviaje, Patagonia, ARGENTINA
Route 40 Argentina, the loneliness highway in the world. Completing almost the whole Route 40 took us almost 2 weeks when we were there in January. The whole expedition is made possible by 4×4WorldExplorer.com
We were stopping at this small town called Buenviaje from Route 40, Patagonia, ARGENTINA for our fuel stop. As we were queuing up for our turn my team driver, Chuan was like “Is that a Proton?”

He then blasted on the team’s walkie talkie and everyone went …

My Articles on Malay Mail newspaper, Malaysia
Malay Mail is one of the oldest newspaper companies in Malaysia. Established in 1896, it is the first daily newspaper in Federal Malay States, now Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The newspaper is available FREE in Klang Valley only with a circulation of 100,000 copies daily.
I would like to offer my sincere gratitude to them for publishing my articles on their newspaper. It was published on 4th of May, 2010 and it was a 3 full pages coverage. My humble articles are as below.

Stepping Into The …

Bardas Blancas, Route 40 – Patagonia, ARGENTINA
Bardas Blancas is a small town in Mendoza, Argentina. We passed by this small town as we travel from Malargue to Neuquen. Bardas Blancas is located along the famous Ruta 40 or Route 40. I took a lot of pictures around this area but I selected the best few to post it up here.

Traveling on the road is fun in a way that I always kept my camera close to me. Whenever I spotted something nice, I will start shooting. Same goes to the …

Route 40 – Cordoba to Mendoza Scenery, ARGENTINA
Route 40 Argentina, the loneliness highway in the world. Completing almost the whole Route 40 took us almost 2 weeks when we were there in January. The whole expedition is guided and made possible by 4x4WorldExplorer.com
After staying a night in the 2nd largest city in Argentina, Cordoba, we moved on to Mendoza, best known for its wine.

We departed from Cordoba using Route 20 and then we cut back to Route 40 before we reached Mendoza. The scenery in Route 20 was amazing (will …