Antarctica Part 1: Getting there | Kinny & JJ

Описание: Journey to Antarctica | Part 1: Getting There ✈️❄️

From Washington DC to Argentina & the Drake Passage

Antarctica may be the destination, but the journey to get there is an adventure all its own.
In Part One of our Antarctica travel series, join us as we eat, drink, and travel our way to the end of the world, starting in the U.S. and making our way to Argentina—the gateway to Antarctica. From airport lounges and long-haul flights to iconic hotels, legendary restaurants, and the southernmost city on Earth, this episode is all about how you actually get to Antarctica.

We’ll break down where Antarctica is, why nearly everyone crosses the infamous Drake Passage, and what it’s like traveling through Buenos Aires and Ushuaia before boarding an expedition cruise.

🌎 In This Episode:
• Where Antarctica is located and how travelers get there
• Why crossing the Drake Passage is part of the experience
• Traveling from Washington DC → Miami → Buenos Aires → Ushuaia
• Packing for wildly different climates
• First Class vs Business Class on American Airlines
• Miami stopover & South Beach exploration
• Buenos Aires hotels, food, beer, and cultural highlights
• Seabourn’s pre-cruise experience & charter flight to Ushuaia
• Travel lessons learned in Argentina

🏨 Hotels Featured
Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/miab...
Alvear Icon Hotel – Buenos Aires
https://www.alvearicon.com/
Alvear Palace Hotel – Buenos Aires
https://www.alvearpalace.com/

🍽️ Restaurants, Cafés & Breweries
South Beach Brewing Company (Miami)
https://www.southbeachbrewco.com/
Café Tortoni (Buenos Aires)
https://www.cafetortoni.com.ar/
Fogón Asado Experience (Buenos Aires)
https://www.fogon.asadoexperience.com/
Buller Brewing Co. (Buenos Aires)
https://www.bullerpub.com/

🚢 About This Antarctica Trip
Our expedition cruise with Seabourn included:
• Hotel stays in Buenos Aires
• Charter flights to Ushuaia
• Expedition cruise across the Drake Passage

We’ll share more about the ship, life onboard, and Antarctica itself in the upcoming episodes.
📌 Travel Tips We Learned in Argentina:
• Cash is king—Western Union offers the best exchange rates
• Expect a language barrier and bring a translation app
• Ubers and taxis are common, but cars are small
• Don’t rent a car—traffic rules are more of a suggestion
• Bring insect repellent (yes, even at the airport)

👉 Subscribe and stay tuned for our next video as we begin exploring the Great White Continent itself.

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Part 1: Getting There

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