What a great way to start 2025! I've been to all of the places you mentioned, except Antarctica. You'll have a great time. South America is a wonderful place to explore. Chile is one of my favorite countries with so many diverse landscapes. If I may as a Spanish speaker, I'd like to provide you with the correct way to pronounce Iguazú, looking at it by syllable. The first syllable, "i", is pronounced like "ee" in weed. For the second syllable, "gua", think of how you pronounce the "gua" in the word guacamole. It's pronounced the same in Iguazú...like "gwah". And two things for the last syllable: the "z" in Spanish is never pronounced like the "z" in zebra. It's always pronounced like the "s" in sing. Also, there is an accent over the last syllable, meaning it gets the stress. So the final syllable would be pronounced like "SOO". Putting it all together, Iguazú is pronounced "ee-gwah-SOO". Looking forward to seeing your videos! Happy 2025!
Thanks for the pronunciation tip, we'll try to get it right! 😁 The more we research Chile the more excited we get! We don't believe we will run out of things for the next 3 months! Thanks again and Merry Christmas, Jim, we appreciate all your support! 😊
Great plans! You were the reason Karen and I decided to try Slow Travel for FOUR months in the Off season in Southern Europe - Albufeira, Alicante, Antalya, Istanbul, Split, Lisbon! We are nearing the end of our 5 weeks in the Algarve....LOVING it here! Loule is our favorite town so far, then Sagres. Still to see Lagos next week and Portimao. We've done Tavira, Albufeira, Silves, Sagres, Loule. We found we needed a small car to help get around. THANK YOU for introducing us to Slow Travel!!!
What’s there not to like about the Algarve! Never saw loule so thanks for the suggestion. We’re going back this Spring for our 3 months Shenanigan in the Schengen. 🎉
We are so glad you were inspired to give slow travel a try! It sounds like you are having an amazing time and as you know, the Algarve is our favorite! Thank you for supporting the channel!! ❤️
You could spend 3 months in Chile easily. The entire country (each region) is connected by express bus. They are affordable and comfortable. I recommend putting San Pedro de Atacama on your list and don't forget the wineries near Santiago. Chile has everything, beaches, volcanoes, mountains, unique towns etc. I hope you love it! I know I did.
Have you thought of Cuenca Ecuador? It’s up in the beautiful Andes Mountains. The weather is temperate with almost no rain. Stunning architecture. Lots to see and do. We stayed the winter at Apartemenos Otorango. Cute apartments. Budget friendly. Maid service. On the Tomabamba River. Just a short walk into town. Drop off laundry service nearby. Markets. Grocery store a $2US taxi ride home. The owners are great and will arrange tours for you if you like but there is a ton of stuff to see and do in town. Don’t miss the zoo!! It’s more of an animal rescue. But take a taxi to it. It’s up on a mountain but there’s plenty of walking inside the zoo. Good wifi. Airport and bus station in town. And it is very safe. The problems in Ecuador are down on the beaches. 5 or 6 hours away.
I liked Ecuador, traveled to Cuenca just before pandemic. It is really nice place. But recently heard of many crime situations happening there, all over the place in larger cities. Maybe Cuenca is not affected, but things changed…
I highly recommend Peru. Beautiful country and great people. When going to machu picchu make sure you take the earliest bus up. It doesn't get busy very quick.
If you visit Cusco, I suggest heading straight from Cusco Airport to Ollantaytambo and staying there for at least three days to acclimate to the high altitude. From Ollantaytambo, you can take a day trip to Machu Picchu. Ollantaytambo is a charming village worth exploring. Once you are done in Ollantaytambo, travel to Cusco by car, stopping along the way to visit Moray, Maras, Chinchero, and Pisac. I recommend arranging a taxi through Taxidatum for both the transfer from Cusco Airport to Ollantaytambo and the return trip to Cusco. For the train to Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo, make sure to book in advance after purchasing your Machu Picchu ticket from the official website. Avoid third-party websites for bookings.
Wow your South American trip sounds like a dream! I’d love to see you go to France! Love how you stay focused in your videos. Happy holidays and new year!
Exciting plans! My wife and I are 1 year behind you to be on an Antarctica cruise. Looking forward to your video updates. Merry Christmas, Brian and Carrie!
I have been following you since the beginning. My husband and I live overseas and travel around a lot. However, once he retires this Spring we plan to slow travel around the world. We’ve been planning this for about 8 years and the time has finally arrived. I have loved watching you guys and have been living vicariously through you. I get a lot of value from your videos and think you both balance each other well. I’ve taken a lot of your tips which has made our travels easier- for instance we went on the Mon Cheri cruise to see Halong Bay & loved it! Since we live in Japan currently we have visited Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea and Taiwan soon. The videos you’ve made on some of these places has made it fun to get a preview and helped to set our expectations. I think your videos have come along way and I enjoy being along for the ride on your adventures. Funny thing is this summer we will be going to Argentina and I will be looking forward to your videos of Buenos Aires and around. Sad because I was hoping to have a meet up with you but I hope eventually our paths will cross.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Desi! It is always nice to hear that our videos are serving the purpose that they are intended to. 😊 We hope to meet up someday! Safe travels and have a Merry Christmas! ❤️
When in Peru go to Arequipa In the south of Peru. Then you can take a bus to Lake Titicaca on the way to Cusco. Then spend a.few.days in the Scared Valley in the town of Ollantaytambo there you can a train to Machu Picchu and after base yourself in Cusco. Have fun
To illustrate the joy you have in life, you could include a video clip or still shot of other daily activities. Like enjoying that super kitchen, the huge table, comfy couch or delightful pool in your last place. A dramatic reenactment of a nap! To show folks the joy of simple things while traveling.
Thank you for all the great content this year. I love watching your videos and look forward to them. For your month of workcation - Costa Rica is a good option. Beautiful, relaxing, gorgeous beaches, fantastic fresh food and a slow pace that is ideal for getting work done. Merry Christmas and Cheers!!
You inspired me to become a slow traveler after I retired last Marchand it has been an incredible experience so far. Thank you! I wasrecently in Argentina and it was my favorite country in South America so far. Buenos Aires has the look and feel of a European city . I stay in Recoleta where the architecture is like Paris. The people are friendly very welcoming. The food, especially if you like meat, was the best beef I have ever had (asado). Good to try: Dulce de leche, Choripán, empanadas, perhaps the best pizza in the world and of course meat. You’ll love it! Enjoy and have fun!
We spent 9 weeks in Buenos Aires December 2023 and January 2025.Yhe neighborhoods of Palermo, Recoleta and Puerto Madero are a must ...I think you guys would also really enjoy taking the commuter train to tigre and take a boat tour of the delta so worth it. Also if you want another easy stamp in the passport take the ferry from BA to Colina de Sacramento in Uruguay it is beautiful. We spent 5 weeks in Mendoza and it is beautiful the wineries are spectacular with their snow caped mountain views .We did a self guided tour by team then had a local driver to take us to our desired destinations. Also spend time in Parque San Martin it's wonderful. Also the parks in BA are amazing, the Japanese garden, Eco Parque also try to visit the polo grounds and the racetrack both great...Enjoy cheers !!!
Thanks for all the great advice. We will be sure to check out some of these spots! The more we look at Uruguay, the more it becomes a possibility to add to our itinerary! Thank you, Rob, and Merry Christmas!
Hey guys. Enjoyed your 2025 plans. One suggestion while in South America I have is Colombia. My wife and I stayed in Bogota near Parque 93. Highly recommend this area as it was beautiful and very central as well as safe. Not saying we experienced any area not being safe while in Colombia whenever we went but this area was awesome. Family friendly and the central park, Parque 93, was great. Many restaurants and bars and other places to visit. We found Taxi rides are easy and inexpensive also. We also then flew to Cartagena for a few days and stayed in the Centro. Again, across the main central park and was also beautiful. This is a gorgeous place to visit and very historical and beautiful. The main thing I must warn you about is that it is very touristy and we did not enjoy that. I suggest going out a bit from the touristy areas and definitely do some excursions, if you can, outside of the main areas to really enjoy the burbs and the countryside. Well, I hope this helps and keep on going!! Cheers! 🍻
We love hearing about other people's travel adventures! Colombia sounds amazing. A friend of ours just spent time in Colombia and said that it was amazing! We may be back in South America to explore in the spring after we return home for a visit. Thank you for all the advice! 😊
Iguazú is a must-see and from both Argentina and Brazil sides. Two totally different views so both are absolutely required. I love Iguazú ... IMHO it's better than the Grand Canyon and the Red Rocks of Arizona.
Argentina 🎉just can’t wait to see the beautiful places you will see. I thought you were going back to Mexico ,,,,, Love all of your videos and wish you a great holiday 😊with family.
We appreciate your support!! We are so excited to finally go to Argentina! It has been on our list since the beginning! We may return to Mexico in the spring but haven't planned that far ahead. ❤️
So excited to see your videos from Argentina. I have been following you since your Valencia trip. Thank you for what you bring to the travelers community!
I forgot to mention Santiago in my previous post. We spent two weeks there while in Chile for two months. I loved it, though there are fewer “things to do” compared to Buenos Aires-but for slow travel that suited me. Are you traveling by bus from Mendoza? I don’t remember if you mentioned your mode of transportation. The ride through the Andes was one of my favorite bus rides ever! While in the Capitol, perhaps do a day or overnight trip to Valparaiso (gorgeous). SkyCostanera was a phenomenal panorama. The Plaza de Armas is fun. Consider the funicular to a great view. We stayed in Barrio Bellavista, the “bohemian” neighborhood. It’s a lot of fun. Even if you don’t stay there, check it out for the restaurants and plentiful places for Brian to have a beer.
Hey guys, exciting year ahead! Can't wait to see what you discover in Argentina & Chile. For your open 3-month window in late spring/early summer, have you considered Northern Europe? Scandinavian countries are obviously pretty expensive, but you could instead visit the much more affordable Baltic states (we absolutely LOVE that region) - hopefully, towards the end of that window when the weather is nicer and you get those never ending hours of daylight. You could also compliment Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with a bit of time in Poland, Slovakia and/or Northern Germany at the start of those three months. Merry Christmas to you, and all the best wishes for 2025!
That is a great idea, Paul! We loved our time in Poland but didn't get an opportunity to visit the northern region. Thank you for watching the channel and Merry Christmas!! ❤️
I was one of the ones who mentioned Barranca neighborhood instead of Miraflores Peru in a previous video. I feel like I know you guys and I think you would like it better AND it joins Miraflores. A beautiful cliff side walkway overlooking the ocean in both neighborhoods. Easy to walk between the two, which I did everyday for a month. Beautiful, modern and dirt cheap accommodations.
I would love it if you guys could come to Australia! As a previous commenter advised, coming in the middle of the year during winter would be cheaper. Its still nice and warm during winter if you stay near Brisbane or up further.
We just finished six months slow travel through South America. While in Argentina, Buenos Aires is a must (especially for this city guy), but Mendoza and Cordoba are wonderful smaller cities that would be ideal for workcation. Patagonia is a dream trip, but keep in mind the far away location makes living there expensive. In Peru, all the Inca cities are exquisite. But Arequipa would be an ideal place to settle down for awhile. I love Cuzco and Machu Picchu, but they are tourist delights, less a workcation. And dont miss the falls! Whatever you decide, you will love it.
We really like hearing from you and your experiences, even if you are sitting down. When we watch some friendly faces it doesn’t matter if they are sitting down. Here we are looking forward to hear yours thoughts on Argentina. We trust you because you make so much senses. Thanks a lot. A have a great 2025
Have you considered traveling to Ecuador? The city of Cuenca is lovely…is in the mountains, though not the coast, and very safe. Ecuador is quite inexpensive and they use the US dollar. I have gone there nearly every year for the past 50 years. I love the place!!
Would you consider Australia and NZ during the middle of the year. It is winter so not so expensive and Australia anyway and north of NZ is not that cold. You should be able to get house sits without any problem then.
As recently retired travelers we have enjoyed and valued your channel for several years. Thank you. On your Peru plans I have been to Machu and would suggest you consider spending a night or 2 in Ollantaytambo on the way to Machu. It has some impressive ruins right in town and a good choice of accommodations and restaurants. It's a lived in local vibe occupied historical village that I enjoyed nearly as much as Machu. It's also the start of the best train section to Aguas Calientes and Machu. We also spontaneously hired a driver there for cheap who took us to the major sites like Moray and the Salt Mines which are nearby.
Just want you both to know that you have helped my wife and I realize that we could travel outside the US on a budget. We usually travel in the US full-time by RV, but now we've added international travel too.
Cheers 🥂 We stayed a whole month of December in Phuket at Kamala Beach 🏖️ thanks to you! Maybe South America will be our next huge place to discover. We watched Ewen McGregor in an excellent long Way Up documentary about two bikers drive E-bikes from tip to tip - that show should give you some ideas.
We spent a few months last year in Argentina. Trust me when I say don't skip Corte Comedor for a great steak dinner. Recommended by a local and much better than the touristy, famous places that we also tried (like Don Julio). Fogon was the best steak of my life, but you pay for it! We moved B.A. Mendoza, not so much. Patagonia is an absolute DON'T SKIP! As far as Peru, we spent 2 months there last year as well. Mira Flores is the place to stay in Lima. Lima is a chaotic big city, so be prepared for that. Cusco is also a great place. Spend at least a couple days there. M.P. is incredible. If you are considering Brazil at all, look into Jericoacoara. Super fun beach town and very safe for Brazilian standards (it's a town in the middle of a national park and far from dangerous cities).
Thanks for all the great suggestions! We're excited to plan our trip! We may have to pay for the steak dinner because that's what you do in Argentina!! Thank you so much for all the advice and we really appreciate all the support! Have a Merry Christmas and an amazing 2025!! Safe travels!! 😁
Look forward to the next three months of videos. The exact same trip will be in our future. Looked up the Antarctica cruise. What a great price for 17 days.
Happy to hear you guys are going to "hit the ground" again - stoked for that. One of the best things about the videos is being able to do a little armchair travel ourselves as viewers. Enjoy!
I did a 19-day Antarctica expedition cruise, and it was expensive. My tip is to go to Ushaia, where they offer 50% off leaving the next day or week. For full-time travelers, this is the best way. For Peru, look at Peru Hop. I'm doing this hop on/hop off bus from Lima to Cusco in Sept/Oct. Then spending time in the Sacred Valley and, of course, Machu Picchu.
Sounds like fun. We are planning our first trip (2nd half of 2026) for Ecuador and Columbia for 60 days. Wife has started her Spanish training and I will start in January. Safe travels. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Have you seen the UK couple tied knot travellers? They have been doing south an Merica for a couple of years incl places you mentioned. Defo worth a look. Also jumping places did Cuzco & Machu pichu. Acclimatisation is very important for avoiding altitude sickness. Have a wonderful Xmas.
Looking forward to the Argentina trip. I am not a big fan of "bucket lists" like Antarctica or Cape Horn,unless you are a big fan of cold,wet weather. If you research it online, it pretty well will look like what you see. I think many of us your age are looking at expat locations to spend part of the year,maybe half of the year, so you might consider a partial shift to showing places that have that potential. That means issues like language, the people, the tax system, residency visas, affordability of rents or condo prices, and above all, places that are welcoming for longer term visitors. So thinking of "deeper dive" visits to places like Italy, Portugal, Croatia, etc. I know you went to these places in the travel videos, but I am thinking more of going there and addressing the question "could I live here for six months?". So that is a suggestion for I think what would be a longer term future for your channel. The Expat movement continues to grow on TH-cam. Look a places where you could happily live for six months, with side trips, and come back home twice a year. My preference would be Greece or somewhere sunny in the Mediterranean but everyone is different. As far as "bucket list" things, I remember when I went to the Grand Canyon, and, yes, it pretty much looked like what I had seen in photographs. But I wasn't going to live there or hike it, so that was it. And I lived in Arizona for years!
We have done all the places in South America you are planning to go. Our travel budget is a little bigger than yours, so most of them have been guided tours. 2017 Machu Pichu and the Galapagos Islands. 2023 we did the expedition cruise to Antarctica and added on Iguassu falls. We got a 2 for 1 deal but it was still $12000. Make sure you do the boat ride at the falls. This year we did the cruise from BA to Santiago not going to Antarctica. Got a deal on that when we accepted to change to our cabin from a balcony to inside, got all of our cruise fare back. We then took a tour from Santiago to Easter Island and back. Then we toured Patagonia in Chile and Argentina. Valparaiso is a good day tour from Santiago for the street art. Bariloche in great area to visit in Argentina.
Wow, that's quite the travel resume! Sounds like you've had some amazing adventures! We hope to add some of this in a follow-up trip in 2026. We would love to go to the Galapagos! Thank you for adding to the channel and have a Happy New Year!!
Cannot wait to see Argentina as this is a bucket list for my wife , we love Tanzania this year and the safari was fantastic and you can looking at budget safari, but also Sri Lanka is somewhere i am looking into since they have interesting safari . thank you for your great video and information on location , we are not slow travelers but you give tons of info that is very relative to our travel. Thank you and Merry Xmas and New year 2025. to Your success in this new year.
Go to Chile too, it's sweet. Especially in January. Something about being in summer in Jan is just Epic. Long days, fruits and summer vibes. It's a damn cool thing. It will remind you so much of the NW summers. Pucon is cool. Lots of good hikes in the area. You will be like, are we in Washington in July? Santiago is a great. There are some sweet hikes up in the Andes just outside the city.
A day trip to Valpariso is 100% worth it.Get to the older section of Concepcion....In Santiago, enjoy the neighborhood of Italia near Providencia....you'll enjoy it thoroughly!!!!
Excited to hear of your plans. Really looking forward to your take on Argentina, which is someplace we hope to visit in the future. The way you're traveling now makes sense. We're having trouble justifying more than 2 weeks in a particular location before moving on. We'll be doing London (briefly), Portugal, Spain, and Greece for the first part of 2025 and then we'll see. Merry Christmas to you both and enjoy your time with family.
In Spanish it is spelled: Iguazú. That little diacritic over the U means that the STRESS is over the U. Unlike English or French, Spanish has only one way to pronounce things, so without any doubt, in Spanish it is ee-goo-ah-zoo (stress in Zoo). :) I am a native speaker of Spanish. I will say, once you get over there, you will probably learn how the native people from the region pronounce it. It is possible that in the native Guarani language, it would be pronounced Iguazu (same as above but with the stress on the middle or first syllable). :) It looks like your 2025 will be exciting! Can't wait for your videos!!! Machu Pichu is in my bucket list :)
Hey, look at the Seas down below the horn or South America. There's basically an oval shape (large) of the seas there that are the worst in the world. Make sure that your "around the horn" is pretty close to the shore, and then also make sure the route to Antarctica avoids that piece of water as much as possible. The most difficult spots are Cape Horn and the Drake Passage. Check and see if the reason you got such a good deal is because it might be a rough ride. Love your channel and not wanting to burst any balloons. Really hope it is amazing. Would love to go to Antarctica ... and want you to know ahead of time, in case you had not been aware of that.
Hey guys, nice video again. I'm Colombian. Please don't miss Colombia. It's beautiful, and the people are as friendly as can be. Do not believe everything that you read on the news. I always recommend using common sense in terms of how dangerous a place could be.
You would love the small Greek island, Alonissos! So many beaches to enjoy. And it’s lovely to stay up in the mountain village! Let me know if you would like info. I love small towns and islands. I have a home on Salt Cay, TCI. Less than 100 people! I leave in 10 days for the winter. Counting down…Happy Travels
My wife and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are looking forward to the Malbec videos. Please, if you have time, recommend the Bodega you like the best.
Merry Christmas and thank you for all the wonderful content this year. Look forward to following along next year and may see you in Greece as I'm exploring Southern Europe in the fall! My son has traveled all over S. America and LOVED it especially the falls (however you pronounce them:) and Machu Picchu.
@@AventuraAnne The correct pronunciations are: LATAM - ee-gwa-ZOO Spain -- ee-gwa- THOO In both cases, the last syllable is the stressed one as the final u is accented in Spanish.
Your 2025 sounds amazing. North of Spain, South of France and Puglia in Italy. Argentina is great so I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Merry Christmas! 🎄
When in Peru you have to go to Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo, so beautiful and serene. Mira Flores is gorgeous and right on the Pacifc Ocean, so beaches are very easy to get to. You're going to have so much fun there, I loved my time there, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon.
I spent about 6 months traveling South America. I enjoyed Montevideo Uruguay better than Buenos Aires and it’s just across the river. I know y’all like to exercise and the Malecon is tremendous. Also Vina Del Mar is a great place to take a break from Santiago with a great Ocean Malecon also. Some of the most amazing sunsets ever over the Pacific.
Montevideo may be a possibility for a stay. We will be there for the day on the cruise, but we may return. Thank you for all the advice on Peru as well!!
You can't go wrong with spending time in Turkey again. 🙂 We will be in Ecuador for a few months this summer. Maybe see you there, eh? Iyi gezeler and bon voyage!
Please go to Uruguay if you can fit it in. It looks like such a nice developed country. Montevideo and the coast further north. Enjoy your journeys and thank you for allowing us all to come along.
Sounds great. Arequipa in Peru has some of the best weather, cooler and dry. Pretty colonial buildings, walkable center. Not on the coast but mountains around it. We are heading to Santiago next December.
Please go to Uruguay if you can fit it in. Workcation would be perfect here. Mellow, nice beaches. It looks like such a nice developed country. Montevideo and the coast further north. Enjoy your journeys and thank you for allowing us all to come along.
Merry Christmas Brian & Carrie. I love that you are venturing to South America. Try and include the Galapagos and some time in Ecuador. I would definitely include Patagonia before or after you do Antarctica. It is so breathtakingly beautiful. If you can enjoy some Carnival in Rio from late February to early March, I think this trip is complete. Safe travels and I am heading back to Turkey in 2025 and will include Cappadocia and Antalya... your video inspired me to spend extra time in Antalya. Safe travels and congratulations on the upcoming Greek wedding. I am getting a Mamma Mia vibe here. 👩❤👨
We hope to fit the Galapagos into our trip, but our budget may not allow us this year. Ecuador, Columbia, and Panama may have to wait until next year, but it could still be possible. You'll love Türkiye! Safe travels and have a Merry Christmas!
Workaction cities-- Arequipa or Salta or Sucre As others have said you need to see Iguazu from both sides. A day each side. Also worth visiting Cuidad Del Este while there for the market just over the border. Also, hydro station if you have time. Bus from Mendosa to Santiago is spectacular
Hey Brian and Carrie, nice plans for start of year. We are sitting here in Portugal and also discussing our Plans for 2025. Will be heading to South America( Brazil and Argentina and Iguazu Falls a little later in 2025 due Ot being very Hot there now and High season according to my wife. BTW, love your pronunciation of Iguazu Falls. It different than mine..😂😂😂 JP Porto
Peru is awesome. Spend some time in Cusco. I took two weeks there to study Spanish. Do the Inca trail trek to Machu Pichu. It is only 3 nights on the trail. Amazing. Spend a night in Aguas Calientes, and then take the train back to Cusco. You will LOVE that area.
Well we may overlap with you in BA after all! We’ve extended our trip and leaving around January 22. Also, Chris and Steve from Eat Walk Learn are here now as well and have about 60 nomads in a FB chat sharing tips for Argentina. Some are here now and others will be here when you are here. It is so expensive here that many of us are adjusting our travel plans around the country to maximize the value of our travels.
That sounds great!! Maybe we will meet up!! We have been watching the cost closely and know that the prices are not what they used to be! We will make the most of it either way!! Thank you!! ❤️
Brian & Carrie: when in Chile, you should go to Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia to see some of the most majestic mountains in the world (think Rockies on super steroids), pumas, and guanacos.
A good place for your work vacation would be siesta key Florida. Rated number one Beach on the world and the beginning of May is not season and somewhat slow so you can definitely negotiate a price on an Airbnb. You don’t need a car and there is great public transportation on and off the island to go to the grocery stores and laundromat.
Absolutely visit Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. Its better organized than Argentinian side and more impressive. Do go fist thing in the morning on Brazilian side, purchase tickets at self service kioskos. They do have English speaking guides/helpers at the entrance to help tourists. For Argentinian side purchase tickets in advance on line and be prepared to wait in different lines. You can skip some of the lines for the train by just taking a walking trail. Its flat and shortish walk. You probably will need a rain poncho. It gets very misty/wet as you get closer to the falls. We also enjoyed Bird park that was right across the street ( 100m?) from the entrance to the Brazilian side of the falls. Birds there were stunning. You will not need cash in Brazil if you are going for just a day trip or staying couple of days. Everyone accepts credit cards and you can tip on cc as well ( you cannot do that in Argentina. Tips are cash only). Even small lunch places by the Falls entrance accept credit cards
Hey! I've been to BA and it's amazing. The Recoleta, Palermo and Belgrano neighborhoods were great. Also fun to take the ferry (Buquebus) to Uruguay. I've never been to Bariloche and the Patagonia mountains to the south, but those are supposed to be amazing.
Exciting plans! I’m jealous of Argentina and Antartica. Our tentative 2025 plans are Bangkok, Da Nang (or somewhere else in SE Asia), Taipei, and Guanajuato. Of course, lots of domestic travel too. Don’t mind the corrections in your comments. I find when in real life when people correct your pronunciation of that language, they’re just trying to be helpful. On the internet, though, it’s going come across as harsh and overly critical.
Sounds like a great 2025 for you as well, Anthony! Thank you for all the support. Safe travels and happy holidays!! ❤️ Some comments have been extremely harsh! 🤣 It is easy to criticize from a keyboard! 😉
Excited to see your videos for 2025! When you get to Cusco, we have a suggestion for you. The last time that we were there, while our friends went to a museum, we went to Paddy’s Pub! Paddy's Irish Pub (11,156 feet above sea level), advertises as is “the world's highest 100% Irish owned pub”. Of course, the Guinness was great, but they also have pisco sour which is a cocktail that originated in Peru in the 1920s. The food was yummy too. Enjoy!
What what what 😮... South America💃🕺, Antarctica 🥶 🧊 Incredible. Chile and Peru adventure time. I hear they make a BBQ guinea pig 😳 My soul just dropped a tear 😢 saying that. Have you gone to Morocco? Desert tour , maybe one of the cool beach towns? Agadir is a 490k population sea town with all the amenities, while Taghazout ... is a small Berber fishing village.🤔🌊 October is a cool surf festival 🏄♂️ there. Not as big of waves like in Nazare Portugal. So a perfect place to sport your pineapple shirt.😉🌞
What a great way to start 2025! I've been to all of the places you mentioned, except Antarctica. You'll have a great time. South America is a wonderful place to explore. Chile is one of my favorite countries with so many diverse landscapes. If I may as a Spanish speaker, I'd like to provide you with the correct way to pronounce Iguazú, looking at it by syllable. The first syllable, "i", is pronounced like "ee" in weed. For the second syllable, "gua", think of how you pronounce the "gua" in the word guacamole. It's pronounced the same in Iguazú...like "gwah". And two things for the last syllable: the "z" in Spanish is never pronounced like the "z" in zebra. It's always pronounced like the "s" in sing. Also, there is an accent over the last syllable, meaning it gets the stress. So the final syllable would be pronounced like "SOO". Putting it all together, Iguazú is pronounced "ee-gwah-SOO". Looking forward to seeing your videos! Happy 2025!
Thanks for the pronunciation tip, we'll try to get it right! 😁 The more we research Chile the more excited we get! We don't believe we will run out of things for the next 3 months! Thanks again and Merry Christmas, Jim, we appreciate all your support! 😊
Great plans! You were the reason Karen and I decided to try Slow Travel for FOUR months in the Off season in Southern Europe - Albufeira, Alicante, Antalya, Istanbul, Split, Lisbon! We are nearing the end of our 5 weeks in the Algarve....LOVING it here! Loule is our favorite town so far, then Sagres. Still to see Lagos next week and Portimao. We've done Tavira, Albufeira, Silves, Sagres, Loule. We found we needed a small car to help get around.
THANK YOU for introducing us to Slow Travel!!!
What’s there not to like about the Algarve! Never saw loule so thanks for the suggestion. We’re going back this Spring for our 3 months Shenanigan in the Schengen. 🎉
We are so glad you were inspired to give slow travel a try! It sounds like you are having an amazing time and as you know, the Algarve is our favorite! Thank you for supporting the channel!! ❤️
You could spend 3 months in Chile easily. The entire country (each region) is connected by express bus. They are affordable and comfortable. I recommend putting San Pedro de Atacama on your list and don't forget the wineries near Santiago. Chile has everything, beaches, volcanoes, mountains, unique towns etc. I hope you love it! I know I did.
Have you thought of Cuenca Ecuador? It’s up in the beautiful Andes Mountains. The weather is temperate with almost no rain. Stunning architecture. Lots to see and do. We stayed the winter at Apartemenos Otorango. Cute apartments. Budget friendly. Maid service. On the Tomabamba River. Just a short walk into town. Drop off laundry service nearby. Markets. Grocery store a $2US taxi ride home. The owners are great and will arrange tours for you if you like but there is a ton of stuff to see and do in town. Don’t miss the zoo!! It’s more of an animal rescue. But take a taxi to it. It’s up on a mountain but there’s plenty of walking inside the zoo. Good wifi. Airport and bus station in town. And it is very safe. The problems in Ecuador are down on the beaches. 5 or 6 hours away.
Thank you for the tip!
We have but not sure that we will get to Cuenca this year, but it is on the list. Thank you for all the tips and great information!!
I liked Ecuador, traveled to Cuenca just before pandemic. It is really nice place. But recently heard of many crime situations happening there, all over the place in larger cities. Maybe Cuenca is not affected, but things changed…
I highly recommend Peru. Beautiful country and great people. When going to machu picchu make sure you take the earliest bus up. It doesn't get busy very quick.
If you visit Cusco, I suggest heading straight from Cusco Airport to Ollantaytambo and staying there for at least three days to acclimate to the high altitude. From Ollantaytambo, you can take a day trip to Machu Picchu. Ollantaytambo is a charming village worth exploring. Once you are done in Ollantaytambo, travel to Cusco by car, stopping along the way to visit Moray, Maras, Chinchero, and Pisac. I recommend arranging a taxi through Taxidatum for both the transfer from Cusco Airport to Ollantaytambo and the return trip to Cusco. For the train to Machu Picchu from Ollantaytambo, make sure to book in advance after purchasing your Machu Picchu ticket from the official website. Avoid third-party websites for bookings.
Thank you for this!! We will copy this and refer to it when we start planning that portion of the trip!! Great advice!!
An excellent plan. We thoroughly enjoyed Arequipa and then the train ride from Puno to Cusco. Incredible.
Wow your South American trip sounds like a dream! I’d love to see you go to France! Love how you stay focused in your videos. Happy holidays and new year!
Thank you!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Merry Christmas, Brian and Carrie from Largo, Florida. I am a loyal viewer. I thoroughly enjoy your vlogs. Thank you!
Merry Christmas and thank you for watching, Glen! 😊❤️
Exciting plans! My wife and I are 1 year behind you to be on an Antarctica cruise. Looking forward to your video updates. Merry Christmas, Brian and Carrie!
I have been following you since the beginning. My husband and I live overseas and travel around a lot. However, once he retires this Spring we plan to slow travel around the world. We’ve been planning this for about 8 years and the time has finally arrived. I have loved watching you guys and have been living vicariously through you. I get a lot of value from your videos and think you both balance each other well. I’ve taken a lot of your tips which has made our travels easier- for instance we went on the Mon Cheri cruise to see Halong Bay & loved it! Since we live in Japan currently we have visited Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea and Taiwan soon. The videos you’ve made on some of these places has made it fun to get a preview and helped to set our expectations. I think your videos have come along way and I enjoy being along for the ride on your adventures. Funny thing is this summer we will be going to Argentina and I will be looking forward to your videos of Buenos Aires and around. Sad because I was hoping to have a meet up with you but I hope eventually our paths will cross.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Desi! It is always nice to hear that our videos are serving the purpose that they are intended to. 😊 We hope to meet up someday! Safe travels and have a Merry Christmas! ❤️
When in Peru go to Arequipa
In the south of Peru. Then you can take a bus to Lake Titicaca on the way to Cusco. Then spend a.few.days in the Scared Valley in the town of Ollantaytambo there you can a train to Machu Picchu and after base yourself in Cusco. Have fun
Brian and Carrie,
Excellent!
Merry Holidays. 🎅🎄🤶
THRIVE IN '25!!
Thank you, Peter! Merry Christmas! ❤️
Merry Christmas! We are halfway through our first 4 month trip. We may end up doing this even longer. Thanks for all the tips and tricks.
That is awesome! Merry Christmas and safe travels!! 😁
To illustrate the joy you have in life, you could include a video clip or still shot of other daily activities. Like enjoying that super kitchen, the huge table, comfy couch or delightful pool in your last place. A dramatic reenactment of a nap! To show folks the joy of simple things while traveling.
Thank you for all the great content this year. I love watching your videos and look forward to them. For your month of workcation - Costa Rica is a good option. Beautiful, relaxing, gorgeous beaches, fantastic fresh food and a slow pace that is ideal for getting work done. Merry Christmas and Cheers!!
You inspired me to become a slow traveler after I retired last Marchand it has been an incredible experience so far. Thank you!
I wasrecently in Argentina and it was my favorite country in South America so far. Buenos Aires has the look and feel of a European city . I stay in Recoleta where the architecture is like Paris. The people are friendly very welcoming. The food, especially if you like meat, was the best beef I have ever had (asado).
Good to try: Dulce de leche, Choripán, empanadas, perhaps the best pizza in the world and of course meat. You’ll love it! Enjoy and have fun!
We spent 9 weeks in Buenos Aires December 2023 and January 2025.Yhe neighborhoods of Palermo, Recoleta and Puerto Madero are a must ...I think you guys would also really enjoy taking the commuter train to tigre and take a boat tour of the delta so worth it. Also if you want another easy stamp in the passport take the ferry from BA to Colina de Sacramento in Uruguay it is beautiful.
We spent 5 weeks in Mendoza and it is beautiful the wineries are spectacular with their snow caped mountain views .We did a self guided tour by team then had a local driver to take us to our desired destinations. Also spend time in Parque San Martin it's wonderful. Also the parks in BA are amazing, the Japanese garden, Eco Parque also try to visit the polo grounds and the racetrack both great...Enjoy cheers !!!
Thanks for all the great advice. We will be sure to check out some of these spots! The more we look at Uruguay, the more it becomes a possibility to add to our itinerary! Thank you, Rob, and Merry Christmas!
Hey guys. Enjoyed your 2025 plans. One suggestion while in South America I have is Colombia. My wife and I stayed in Bogota near Parque 93. Highly recommend this area as it was beautiful and very central as well as safe. Not saying we experienced any area not being safe while in Colombia whenever we went but this area was awesome. Family friendly and the central park, Parque 93, was great. Many restaurants and bars and other places to visit. We found Taxi rides are easy and inexpensive also. We also then flew to Cartagena for a few days and stayed in the Centro. Again, across the main central park and was also beautiful. This is a gorgeous place to visit and very historical and beautiful. The main thing I must warn you about is that it is very touristy and we did not enjoy that. I suggest going out a bit from the touristy areas and definitely do some excursions, if you can, outside of the main areas to really enjoy the burbs and the countryside. Well, I hope this helps and keep on going!! Cheers! 🍻
We love hearing about other people's travel adventures! Colombia sounds amazing. A friend of ours just spent time in Colombia and said that it was amazing! We may be back in South America to explore in the spring after we return home for a visit. Thank you for all the advice! 😊
Iguazú is a must-see and from both Argentina and Brazil sides. Two totally different views so both are absolutely required. I love Iguazú ... IMHO it's better than the Grand Canyon and the Red Rocks of Arizona.
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Argentina 🎉just can’t wait to see the beautiful places you will see. I thought you were going back to Mexico ,,,,, Love all of your videos and wish you a great holiday 😊with family.
We appreciate your support!! We are so excited to finally go to Argentina! It has been on our list since the beginning! We may return to Mexico in the spring but haven't planned that far ahead. ❤️
Looking forward to seeing your upcoming year in travel! We just got back from Buenos Aires last month. We really enjoyed it there.
That's great to hear - we are excited to explore the City. Cheers!!
So excited to see your videos from Argentina. I have been following you since your Valencia trip. Thank you for what you bring to the travelers community!
Thank you so much for staying with us all this time!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Can't wait to watch your 2025 unfold. Sounds like an incredible start.
We are very excited, Molly! We appreciate all the support that you have added to the channel!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
I forgot to mention Santiago in my previous post. We spent two weeks there while in Chile for two months. I loved it, though there are fewer “things to do” compared to Buenos Aires-but for slow travel that suited me. Are you traveling by bus from Mendoza? I don’t remember if you mentioned your mode of transportation. The ride through the Andes was one of my favorite bus rides ever! While in the Capitol, perhaps do a day or overnight trip to Valparaiso (gorgeous). SkyCostanera was a phenomenal panorama. The Plaza de Armas is fun. Consider the funicular to a great view. We stayed in Barrio Bellavista, the “bohemian” neighborhood. It’s a lot of fun. Even if you don’t stay there, check it out for the restaurants and plentiful places for Brian to have a beer.
Thank you, Jim!!! We do plan to visit Valparaiso, and we will be in Mendoza for at least a week or two. 😊
Hey guys, exciting year ahead! Can't wait to see what you discover in Argentina & Chile.
For your open 3-month window in late spring/early summer, have you considered Northern Europe? Scandinavian countries are obviously pretty expensive, but you could instead visit the much more affordable Baltic states (we absolutely LOVE that region) - hopefully, towards the end of that window when the weather is nicer and you get those never ending hours of daylight. You could also compliment Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with a bit of time in Poland, Slovakia and/or Northern Germany at the start of those three months.
Merry Christmas to you, and all the best wishes for 2025!
That is a great idea, Paul! We loved our time in Poland but didn't get an opportunity to visit the northern region. Thank you for watching the channel and Merry Christmas!! ❤️
I was one of the ones who mentioned Barranca neighborhood instead of Miraflores Peru in a previous video. I feel like I know you guys and I think you would like it better AND it joins Miraflores. A beautiful cliff side walkway overlooking the ocean in both neighborhoods. Easy to walk between the two, which I did everyday for a month. Beautiful, modern and dirt cheap accommodations.
Colombia to settle and work! It's quiet and SO beautiful.
Can’t wait to hear about your trip in Argentina. On our list eventually
I would love it if you guys could come to Australia! As a previous commenter advised, coming in the middle of the year during winter would be cheaper. Its still nice and warm during winter if you stay near Brisbane or up further.
Thank you for the suggestion! We appreciate it! We do plan on going to Australia and New Zealand in the near future.
My husband & I are traveling to Japan in April. We got tickets for Expo25. Lots of things to do!
We just finished six months slow travel through South America. While in Argentina, Buenos Aires is a must (especially for this city guy), but Mendoza and Cordoba are wonderful smaller cities that would be ideal for workcation. Patagonia is a dream trip, but keep in mind the far away location makes living there expensive. In Peru, all the Inca cities are exquisite. But Arequipa would be an ideal place to settle down for awhile. I love Cuzco and Machu Picchu, but they are tourist delights, less a workcation. And dont miss the falls! Whatever you decide, you will love it.
We will take a good look at all of your recommendations. We are excited to see what awaits in South America! Thank you, Jim! Merry Christmas!
We really like hearing from you and your experiences, even if you are sitting down. When we watch some friendly faces it doesn’t matter if they are sitting down. Here we are looking forward to hear yours thoughts on Argentina. We trust you because you make so much senses. Thanks a lot. A have a great 2025
Thank you so much and have a Happy New Year!!
Have you considered traveling to Ecuador? The city of Cuenca is lovely…is in the mountains, though not the coast, and very safe.
Ecuador is quite inexpensive and they use the US dollar. I have gone there nearly every year for the past 50 years. I love the place!!
We have but we may have to wait until next time! 😊
Would you consider Australia and NZ during the middle of the year. It is winter so not so expensive and Australia anyway and north of NZ is not that cold. You should be able to get house sits without any problem then.
As recently retired travelers we have enjoyed and valued your channel for several years. Thank you. On your Peru plans I have been to Machu and would suggest you consider spending a night or 2 in Ollantaytambo on the way to Machu. It has some impressive ruins right in town and a good choice of accommodations and restaurants. It's a lived in local vibe occupied historical village that I enjoyed nearly as much as Machu. It's also the start of the best train section to Aguas Calientes and Machu. We also spontaneously hired a driver there for cheap who took us to the major sites like Moray and the Salt Mines which are nearby.
Thank you so much for the great suggestions! We will look into that town you suggested. Thanks so much for watching 😊
Just want you both to know that you have helped my wife and I realize that we could travel outside the US on a budget. We usually travel in the US full-time by RV, but now we've added international travel too.
That's amazing! We are so glad you're inspired! We look forward to the day that we travel around the US and Canada! 😊 Merry Christmas!
Cheers 🥂 We stayed a whole month of December in Phuket at Kamala Beach 🏖️ thanks to you! Maybe South America will be our next huge place to discover. We watched Ewen McGregor in an excellent long Way Up documentary about two bikers drive E-bikes from tip to tip - that show should give you some ideas.
Thank you for the tip!!! 😊
We spent a few months last year in Argentina. Trust me when I say don't skip Corte Comedor for a great steak dinner. Recommended by a local and much better than the touristy, famous places that we also tried (like Don Julio). Fogon was the best steak of my life, but you pay for it! We moved B.A. Mendoza, not so much. Patagonia is an absolute DON'T SKIP!
As far as Peru, we spent 2 months there last year as well. Mira Flores is the place to stay in Lima. Lima is a chaotic big city, so be prepared for that. Cusco is also a great place. Spend at least a couple days there. M.P. is incredible.
If you are considering Brazil at all, look into Jericoacoara. Super fun beach town and very safe for Brazilian standards (it's a town in the middle of a national park and far from dangerous cities).
Thanks for all the great suggestions! We're excited to plan our trip! We may have to pay for the steak dinner because that's what you do in Argentina!! Thank you so much for all the advice and we really appreciate all the support! Have a Merry Christmas and an amazing 2025!! Safe travels!! 😁
Look forward to the next three months of videos. The exact same trip will be in our future. Looked up the Antarctica cruise. What a great price for 17 days.
It is an amazing trip for the price! We are getting really excited!! 😲
Happy to hear you guys are going to "hit the ground" again - stoked for that. One of the best things about the videos is being able to do a little armchair travel ourselves as viewers. Enjoy!
Thank you, Phil! We just returned home from the 3-month tour of Mexico and excited to get back at it already!! Thank you for watching!! ❤️
I did a 19-day Antarctica expedition cruise, and it was expensive. My tip is to go to Ushaia, where they offer 50% off leaving the next day or week. For full-time travelers, this is the best way.
For Peru, look at Peru Hop. I'm doing this hop on/hop off bus from Lima to Cusco in Sept/Oct. Then spending time in the Sacred Valley and, of course, Machu Picchu.
We have heard that the expedition cruises are expensive. We are over budget on the one that we chose but excited that we decided to go for it!!
Happy holidays!
Happy Holidays to you, too! 🎉
Argentina is on my list too, I hope you go there. Merry Christmas 🎄
Merry Christmas!!
Sounds like fun. We are planning our first trip (2nd half of 2026) for Ecuador and Columbia for 60 days. Wife has started her Spanish training and I will start in January. Safe travels. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you!! Good luck with your Spanish, safe travels, and happy holidays!! 😊
You two are living the dream! can't wait to see Argentina and Antarctica vids.
Thank you, Steve. Merry Christmas! ❤️
Have you seen the UK couple tied knot travellers? They have been doing south an
Merica for a couple of years incl places you mentioned. Defo worth a look. Also jumping places did Cuzco & Machu pichu. Acclimatisation is very important for avoiding altitude sickness. Have a wonderful Xmas.
Sounds like a fun year of travel coming up! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both!
Thank you! We appreciate the support and wish you the very best! Merry Christmas!! 😁
Looking forward to the Argentina trip. I am not a big fan of "bucket lists" like Antarctica or Cape Horn,unless you are a big fan of cold,wet weather. If you research it online, it pretty well will look like what you see. I think many of us your age are looking at expat locations to spend part of the year,maybe half of the year, so you might consider a partial shift to showing places that have that potential. That means issues like language, the people, the tax system, residency visas, affordability of rents or condo prices, and above all, places that are welcoming for longer term visitors. So thinking of "deeper dive" visits to places like Italy, Portugal, Croatia, etc. I know you went to these places in the travel videos, but I am thinking more of going there and addressing the question "could I live here for six months?". So that is a suggestion for I think what would be a longer term future for your channel. The Expat movement continues to grow on TH-cam. Look a places where you could happily live for six months, with side trips, and come back home twice a year. My preference would be Greece or somewhere sunny in the Mediterranean but everyone is different. As far as "bucket list" things, I remember when I went to the Grand Canyon, and, yes, it pretty much looked like what I had seen in photographs. But I wasn't going to live there or hike it, so that was it. And I lived in Arizona for years!
We have done all the places in South America you are planning to go. Our travel budget is a little bigger than yours, so most of them have been guided tours. 2017 Machu Pichu and the Galapagos Islands. 2023 we did the expedition cruise to Antarctica and added on Iguassu falls. We got a 2 for 1 deal but it was still $12000. Make sure you do the boat ride at the falls. This year we did the cruise from BA to Santiago not going to Antarctica. Got a deal on that when we accepted to change to our cabin from a balcony to inside, got all of our cruise fare back. We then took a tour from Santiago to Easter Island and back. Then we toured Patagonia in Chile and Argentina. Valparaiso is a good day tour from Santiago for the street art. Bariloche in great area to visit in Argentina.
Wow, that's quite the travel resume! Sounds like you've had some amazing adventures! We hope to add some of this in a follow-up trip in 2026. We would love to go to the Galapagos! Thank you for adding to the channel and have a Happy New Year!!
Merry Christmas to both of you!❤
Merry Christmas!! 😊❤️
Thank you for great videos, love your content and direction you are heading. Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much! Merry Christmas!!
Cannot wait to see Argentina as this is a bucket list for my wife , we love Tanzania this year and the safari was fantastic and you can looking at budget safari, but also Sri Lanka is somewhere i am looking into since they have interesting safari . thank you for your great video and information on location , we are not slow travelers but you give tons of info that is very relative to our travel. Thank you and Merry Xmas and New year 2025. to Your success in this new year.
Excellent thoughtful well explained plan video. Keep it up you are very good.
Thank you!!! ❤️
Your plans for 2025 sound exciting! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Can't wait! 😁
Wow budget way to Antarctica. I can't wait to see that video. Have a great time. Enjoy your trip.
As budgeted as we could find anyway! 😁😉
Go to Chile too, it's sweet. Especially in January. Something about being in summer in Jan is just Epic. Long days, fruits and summer vibes. It's a damn cool thing. It will remind you so much of the NW summers. Pucon is cool. Lots of good hikes in the area. You will be like, are we in Washington in July? Santiago is a great. There are some sweet hikes up in the Andes just outside the city.
Chile is definitely on our itinerary! Thank you for the advice! We will check out Pucon! 😁
A day trip to Valpariso is 100% worth it.Get to the older section of Concepcion....In Santiago, enjoy the neighborhood of Italia near Providencia....you'll enjoy it thoroughly!!!!
Thank you, Jacilyn! ❤️
Antarctica is great. I worked in McMurdo for six years. I wintered over twice. I miss it all the time.
Excited to hear of your plans. Really looking forward to your take on Argentina, which is someplace we hope to visit in the future. The way you're traveling now makes sense. We're having trouble justifying more than 2 weeks in a particular location before moving on. We'll be doing London (briefly), Portugal, Spain, and Greece for the first part of 2025 and then we'll see. Merry Christmas to you both and enjoy your time with family.
Thanks guys!! Portugal, Spain and Greece are three of our Favorite! Have a great time, safe travels and have a Merry Christmas!! ❤️
I recommend Guatemala! Its so underrated - beautiful country, great people, you can't go wrong. You can go to Spanish school!
Thank you for another year of wonderful videos! Happy holidays and very excited for your 2025 adventures 😊
Thank you so much for watching ❤️. Happy holidays
In Spanish it is spelled: Iguazú. That little diacritic over the U means that the STRESS is over the U. Unlike English or French, Spanish has only one way to pronounce things, so without any doubt, in Spanish it is ee-goo-ah-zoo (stress in Zoo). :) I am a native speaker of Spanish.
I will say, once you get over there, you will probably learn how the native people from the region pronounce it. It is possible that in the native Guarani language, it would be pronounced Iguazu (same as above but with the stress on the middle or first syllable). :)
It looks like your 2025 will be exciting! Can't wait for your videos!!! Machu Pichu is in my bucket list :)
That's great to know, thank you for sharing. We are so excited for this next adventure. Cheers!!
Hey, look at the Seas down below the horn or South America. There's basically an oval shape (large) of the seas there that are the worst in the world. Make sure that your "around the horn" is pretty close to the shore, and then also make sure the route to Antarctica avoids that piece of water as much as possible. The most difficult spots are Cape Horn and the Drake Passage. Check and see if the reason you got such a good deal is because it might be a rough ride. Love your channel and not wanting to burst any balloons. Really hope it is amazing. Would love to go to Antarctica ... and want you to know ahead of time, in case you had not been aware of that.
Hey guys, nice video again. I'm Colombian. Please don't miss Colombia. It's beautiful, and the people are as friendly as can be. Do not believe everything that you read on the news. I always recommend using common sense in terms of how dangerous a place could be.
Colombia is on our list, Juan. It will all depend on how much time we have. Thank you for watching and your suggestion! ❤️
You would love the small Greek island, Alonissos! So many beaches to enjoy. And it’s lovely to stay up in the mountain village! Let me know if you would like info. I love small towns and islands. I have a home on Salt Cay, TCI. Less than 100 people! I leave in 10 days for the winter. Counting down…Happy Travels
My wife and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are looking forward to the Malbec videos. Please, if you have time, recommend the Bodega you like the best.
Thank you two so much for all of your support!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! ❤️
Da Nang seems ideal for your Workcation. A beach, good Internet and cheap (I heard that from you guys and headed there myself!😂)
You'll love it! 😊
Merry Christmas and thank you for all the wonderful content this year. Look forward to following along next year and may see you in Greece as I'm exploring Southern Europe in the fall! My son has traveled all over S. America and LOVED it especially the falls (however you pronounce them:) and Machu Picchu.
@@AventuraAnne The correct pronunciations are:
LATAM - ee-gwa-ZOO
Spain -- ee-gwa- THOO
In both cases, the last syllable is the stressed one as the final u is accented in Spanish.
Happy holidays. 2025 sounds very exciting.
Happy holidays! ❤️
Your 2025 sounds amazing. North of Spain, South of France and Puglia in Italy. Argentina is great so I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Merry Christmas! 🎄
Merry Christmas and thank you for all your support!! 😊
When in Peru you have to go to Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo, so beautiful and serene. Mira Flores is gorgeous and right on the Pacifc Ocean, so beaches are very easy to get to. You're going to have so much fun there, I loved my time there, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon.
You might consider time stamps for people to jump to if they don't like a part.
Fun to hear your upcoming travel for 2025!
I missed it where you are going at the end of the year?
We have been in Mexico the last 3 months and have returned home for the holidays. Merry Christmas, Tracy! ❤️
I spent about 6 months traveling South America. I enjoyed Montevideo Uruguay better than Buenos Aires and it’s just across the river. I know y’all like to exercise and the Malecon is tremendous. Also Vina Del Mar is a great place to take a break from Santiago with a great Ocean Malecon also. Some of the most amazing sunsets ever over the Pacific.
Montevideo may be a possibility for a stay. We will be there for the day on the cruise, but we may return. Thank you for all the advice on Peru as well!!
Thank you for inputs and information.
Thank you for watching and all your comments on the channel!! 😁❤️
You can't go wrong with spending time in Turkey again. 🙂 We will be in Ecuador for a few months this summer. Maybe see you there, eh? Iyi gezeler and bon voyage!
We love Turkiye ❤️ so never a bad choice. Safe travels!
Please go to Uruguay if you can fit it in. It looks like such a nice developed country. Montevideo and the coast further north. Enjoy your journeys and thank you for allowing us all to come along.
Sounds great. Arequipa in Peru has some of the best weather, cooler and dry. Pretty colonial buildings, walkable center. Not on the coast but mountains around it. We are heading to Santiago next December.
Arequipa sounds fantastic! We'll be sure to check it out!
Please go to Uruguay if you can fit it in. Workcation would be perfect here. Mellow, nice beaches. It looks like such a nice developed country. Montevideo and the coast further north. Enjoy your journeys and thank you for allowing us all to come along.
Montevideo sounds lovely! We will keep that in mind! We may have some extra time while in Argentina! Thank you for following us! We appreciate you! 😊
Merry Christmas Brian & Carrie. I love that you are venturing to South America. Try and include the Galapagos and some time in Ecuador. I would definitely include Patagonia before or after you do Antarctica. It is so breathtakingly beautiful. If you can enjoy some Carnival in Rio from late February to early March, I think this trip is complete. Safe travels and I am heading back to Turkey in 2025 and will include Cappadocia and Antalya... your video inspired me to spend extra time in Antalya. Safe travels and congratulations on the upcoming Greek wedding. I am getting a Mamma Mia vibe here. 👩❤👨
We hope to fit the Galapagos into our trip, but our budget may not allow us this year. Ecuador, Columbia, and Panama may have to wait until next year, but it could still be possible. You'll love Türkiye! Safe travels and have a Merry Christmas!
look forward to the exciting videos in the 2025. Thank you for the voluble information, and the fun entertainment ! Happy New Year 🎉
Thank you so much for all the support!! Happy holidays to you and yours!! ❤️❤️
Workaction cities-- Arequipa or Salta or Sucre
As others have said you need to see Iguazu from both sides. A day each side. Also worth visiting Cuidad Del Este while there for the market just over the border. Also, hydro station if you have time.
Bus from Mendosa to Santiago is spectacular
We will be taking the bus from Mendoza to Santiago! We hear it is amazing!
Hey Brian and Carrie, nice plans for start of year. We are sitting here in Portugal and also discussing our Plans for 2025. Will be heading to South America( Brazil and Argentina and Iguazu Falls a little later in 2025 due Ot being very Hot there now and High season according to my wife. BTW, love your pronunciation of Iguazu Falls. It different than mine..😂😂😂 JP Porto
Peru is awesome. Spend some time in Cusco. I took two weeks there to study Spanish. Do the Inca trail trek to Machu Pichu. It is only 3 nights on the trail. Amazing. Spend a night in Aguas Calientes, and then take the train back to Cusco. You will LOVE that area.
Thanks for the tips! We are so excited to get this adventure started!!
Have you thought about doing a train line and stopping in multiple towns along the line? Maybe a euro rail?
We have! One of many things on our list! 😁
Valpairaso Chile is well worth a visit. If you don't mind hills, but since you're from Seattle you should be used to them lol
We do plan to visit Valparaiso, and hills are not a problem! 😁 Thank you, Eric and Merry Christmas!
Well we may overlap with you in BA after all! We’ve extended our trip and leaving around January 22. Also, Chris and Steve from Eat Walk Learn are here now as well and have about 60 nomads in a FB chat sharing tips for Argentina. Some are here now and others will be here when you are here. It is so expensive here that many of us are adjusting our travel plans around the country to maximize the value of our travels.
That sounds great!! Maybe we will meet up!! We have been watching the cost closely and know that the prices are not what they used to be! We will make the most of it either way!! Thank you!! ❤️
Go to asia afterwards. That will make the second half of the year more relaxed since its super safe.
We love SE Asia and may be back in 2026!! 😊
A few great ideas for Greece, Meteora, Delphi, and Lemnos Island (a quiter island with less tourists). Close to Turkey.
Thank you, Paul!
Would love to see you travel chunks of the Trans-Canada trail, little pricey but fascinating
We just looked into that! From Toronto to Vancouver, it was almost $12,000! 😲
Brian & Carrie: when in Chile, you should go to Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia to see some of the most majestic mountains in the world (think Rockies on super steroids), pumas, and guanacos.
Equador has some interesting beaches and the Galapagos as well.
A good place for your work vacation would be siesta key Florida. Rated number one Beach on the world and the beginning of May is not season and somewhat slow so you can definitely negotiate a price on an Airbnb. You don’t need a car and there is great public transportation on and off the island to go to the grocery stores and laundromat.
Great suggestion, we'll have to look into that. Cheers!!
Oh boy! A budget way to Antarctica! I'm excited!!
We are really excited to check it out and share our thoughts. We certainly weren't going without a budget option 🤣
Absolutely visit Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. Its better organized than Argentinian side and more impressive. Do go fist thing in the morning on Brazilian side, purchase tickets at self service kioskos. They do have English speaking guides/helpers at the entrance to help tourists. For Argentinian side purchase tickets in advance on line and be prepared to wait in different lines. You can skip some of the lines for the train by just taking a walking trail. Its flat and shortish walk.
You probably will need a rain poncho. It gets very misty/wet as you get closer to the falls.
We also enjoyed Bird park that was right across the street ( 100m?) from the entrance to the Brazilian side of the falls. Birds there were stunning.
You will not need cash in Brazil if you are going for just a day trip or staying couple of days. Everyone accepts credit cards and you can tip on cc as well ( you cannot do that in Argentina. Tips are cash only). Even small lunch places by the Falls entrance accept credit cards
Hey! I've been to BA and it's amazing. The Recoleta, Palermo and Belgrano neighborhoods were great. Also fun to take the ferry (Buquebus) to Uruguay.
I've never been to Bariloche and the Patagonia mountains to the south, but those are supposed to be amazing.
That's great to hear! We are so excited to explore the City and will be sure to check out these neighborhoods. Cheers!!
Exciting plans! I’m jealous of Argentina and Antartica. Our tentative 2025 plans are Bangkok, Da Nang (or somewhere else in SE Asia), Taipei, and Guanajuato. Of course, lots of domestic travel too.
Don’t mind the corrections in your comments. I find when in real life when people correct your pronunciation of that language, they’re just trying to be helpful. On the internet, though, it’s going come across as harsh and overly critical.
Sounds like a great 2025 for you as well, Anthony! Thank you for all the support. Safe travels and happy holidays!! ❤️
Some comments have been extremely harsh! 🤣 It is easy to criticize from a keyboard! 😉
Excited to see your videos for 2025! When you get to Cusco, we have a suggestion for you. The last time that we were there, while our friends went to a museum, we went to Paddy’s Pub! Paddy's Irish Pub (11,156 feet above sea level), advertises as is “the world's highest 100% Irish owned pub”. Of course, the Guinness was great, but they also have pisco sour which is a cocktail that originated in Peru in the 1920s. The food was yummy too. Enjoy!
Love this suggestion! We will be sure to look for Paddy's Pub 🍻. Cheers!!
Looking forward to your 2025 videos
Thank you, Gene!!
What what what 😮... South America💃🕺, Antarctica 🥶 🧊
Incredible.
Chile and Peru adventure time. I hear they make a BBQ guinea pig 😳 My soul just dropped a tear 😢 saying that.
Have you gone to Morocco? Desert tour , maybe one of the cool beach towns? Agadir is a 490k population sea town with all the amenities, while Taghazout ... is a small Berber fishing village.🤔🌊 October is a cool surf festival 🏄♂️ there. Not as big of waves like in Nazare Portugal. So a perfect place to sport your pineapple shirt.😉🌞