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Why Argentina Is Our First Destination for Full-time Travel?

When we decided to pursue full-time travel, we chose Argentina as our first destination. Learn more about why in this article.

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Buenos Aires skyline at dusk
Buenos Aires skyline at dusk

I want to start off by saying that we are just so excited to see the world and explore things that we never could have imagined. But we always had to start somewhere. Argentina has always been our first destination for this full-time travel journey. We had initially chosen the country as our vacation destination for early 2021 but the COVID-19 pandemic prevented us from taking that vacation. As a result, it was a country that we just couldn’t let go of.

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It's Always the WeatherThe Diversity in the LandscapeHow Do We Feel About Our Decision to Start Full-Time Travel in Argentina?

It's Always the Weather

When we decided that our departure date for full-time travel would be in October, Argentina became even more obvious. The southern hemisphere’s seasons are the opposite of the ones in the northern one. That meant that October would be the start of spring. (And if anyone knows me, they would know how much I want to avoid the cold.) The climate in Buenos Aires is mild at that time of the year, perfect for us to get settled in our new life.

Sunset over the Argentine baren landscape with a wind farm.
Along similar lines, the country of Argentina is very long vertically. This means that the climate is very different in the north of the country than the south. As seasons change, we can move around the country, following the best climate in every region.

The Diversity in the Landscape

Now, talking about weather is boring. However, there were a number of other reasons that made Argentina the obvious choice for the start of our full-time travel. The landscapes throughout the country are so extreme and diverse. There’s the huge mountain range to the west, the glaciers in the south, the desert, the rainforest, the flatlands, vineyards, the city, the wildlife. You want it, they’ve got it. Starting in Buenos Aires gave us an easy transition from one metropolitan area to another. You can read more about our time exploring Buenos Aires here.

Three penguins in the dry Argentine landscape in front of the ocean.
Finally, we wanted to pick a destination that is far from our hometown of Chicago. It’s a place where you truly need a lot of time to explore what it has to offer. And with exploration being the goal of the foreseeable future, time is what we have.

How Do We Feel About Our Decision to Start Full-Time Travel in Argentina?

Now that we are here, we wouldn’t want it any other way. The people we have met have been some of the kindest. The pride that they have in their country is obvious. Every person has wanted to tell us where they are from and the pieces of the country that we need to visit. We are excited to see as many of them as possible.

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