Austria

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Why visit Austria?

Offers something for everyone whether seeking architecture, castles, cultural performances, cycling, hiking, horseback riding, lakes, mountains, music, museums, palaces, shopping, skiing, spas, theaters, unique gastronomical and white water kayaking.

Lake Hallstatt, Hallstatt, Austria. Photo Credit: Julius Silver/Pixabay 

At a Glance

• Souvenirs to Buy: Art, canvas embroidery, china, clocks, costume jewelry, crystal, hand painted porcelain, loden coats, pumpkin seed oil, ski equipment, snow globes, sweaters and wood carvings.
• Local Cuisine to Try: Apfelstrudel (apple strudel). Eierschwammerl (mushrooms). Kaiserschmarren (pancakes), Krapfen (jam filled donut). Millirahmstrudel (milk-cream strudel). Tafelspitz (boiled beef broth). Wiener Schnitzel (breaded veal).
• Local Drink to Try: Almdudler (s0da). Blaufränkisch (wine). Einspänner (coffee). Grüner Veltliner (wine). Red Bull (energy drink). Schnapps (fruity brandy). Spezi (soda).

Lünersee (Lüner Lake), Vorarlberg, Austria. Photo Credit: Felix Wolf/Pixabay 

Fun Facts

• Birthplace (Salzburg) to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Composer.
  
• In 1890, Mannerschnitten founded, confectionery company. 
• In 1896, Austrians became highly recognized for their skiing locations and skills after a book publication,  Alpine Skiing Techniques (written by Matthias Zdarsky).
  
• In 1900, Erwin Perzy invented the snow globe later (1905) mastering mass production (Original Vienna Snow Globes).
  
• In 1905, native candy Mozartkugel (pistachio marzipan and nougat  covered in dark chocolate balls) won the gold medal at a fair (Paris).
• During 

  World War I (

  1914-1918), over one million Austro-Hungarian soldiers died.
• Between 1918-1919, known as the State of German Austria eventually changing to Republic of Austria (late 1919).
  
• In 1999, adopted the euro currency.
  
• In 2009, Hypo Alpe-Adria-Bank International was purchased by the government for 1Euro during a financial crisis.
  
• In 2020, according to Forbes the 40ᵗʰ wealthiest person (net worth $26.9 billion) in the world is Dietrich Mateschitz, Co-Founder & Owner of popular energy drink, Red Bull (Fuschl). Around 7.5 billion cans sold annually.
  
• Original setting of The Sound of Music (Salzburg).
  
• Nearly 70% of the country is mountainous.
• Where the sugar block dispenser, Pez was invented.
  
• Sixth highest per capita coffee consumption in the world.
  
• Birthplace to the classic Christmas song, "Silent Night" (Oberndorf).
• Producer of fine red and dessert wines.
  

Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festungsberg), Salzburg, Austria. Photo Credit: Hans Braxmeier/Pixabay 

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: Imperial Ball (January), Berg Isel Ski Jumping Competition (January), Eistraum (January), Hahnenkamm World Cup Ski Race (January), Mozart Week (January), Opera Ball (February), Ski Festival (February), Bregenz Spring Festival (March), Vienna Spring Festival (March), International Music Festival (May), Vienna Festival (May), Danube Lower Austria Festival (June), Midsummer Night Celebration (June), Styriarte Graz (June), Vienna Jazz Festival (June), Bregenz Summer Festival (July), Festival of Early Music (July), Music Film Festival (July), Salzburg Festival (July), Summer Stage (July), Vienna Summer of Music (July), Haydn Days (September), International Bruckner Festival (September), Viennale (October), Wien Modern (October), Vienna Schubert Festival (November) and Christkindlmarkt (December).
• Holidays: Epiphany Day (January), Labor Day (May), Ascension Day (May), Whit Monday (June), Corpus Christi Day (June), National Day (October) and Immaculate Conception (December).

Nockalmstrasse (Nockalm Road), Carinthia, Austria. Photo Credit: FelixMittermeier/Pixabay 

Good to Know

• Vienna Ball Season is between January - February hosted by every group, organization and union.
  
• Show attire is usually dressy, a suit (men) and dress (women).
• One of the most multicultural and transcultural in all Europe influenced by Balkan, Czech, French, Hungarian, Italian, Jewish and Polish cuisines.
  
• Beer is sold in litres: 0.2 litre (a Pfiff), 0.3 litre (Glas Bier, Kleines Bier, Seidel) or 0.5 litre (Großes Bier,Halbe, Krügerl).
  

Klostertal (Alpine Valley) Vorarlberg, Austria. Photo Credit: gsibergerin/Pixabay 

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport with six months of validity upon return and one blank page for entry stamp.
• Tourist VISA not required for visits under 90 days.
• Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $10,000EUR.

Belvedere Palace Museum,Vienna, Austria. Photo Credit: Anemone123/Pixabay 

• Best Time to Visit: May - November
• Coldest Month: January
• Hottest Month: July 
• Peak Season: May - September 

Linz, Austria. Photo Credit: Duernsteiner/Pixabay 

Your Must-See & Do

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe, City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg, Fertö/Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape, Hallstatt–Dachstein/Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg, Historic Centre of Vienna, Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn, Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps, Semmering Railway and Wachau Cultural Landscape.

Schlögener Schlinge Loop (Danube Loop), Schlögen, Austria. Photo Credit: Leonhard Niederwimmer/Pixabay 

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Innsbruck, Austria. Photo Credit: David Mark/Pixabay 

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Australia

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"Down Under", "Island Continent", "the Great Southern Land", "the Land Down Under", "the Lucky Country", "the Sunburnt Country", "the Wide Brown Land" and "Oz".

Why visit Australia?

Offers something for everyone whether seeking art galleries, backpacking, beaches, boating, camping, culture, fishing, hiking, hunting, museums, natural wonders, paddle boarding, rain forest, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, theatre, vineyards, white-water rafting and wildlife.

Twelve Apostles (Port Campbell National Park/Great Ocean Road), Victoria, Australia. Photo Credit: Keith Gillette/Pixabay 

At a Glance

• Souvenirs to Buy: Boomerangs, Broome pearls, didgeridoos, handicrafts, opals, sheepskins and wool products.
• Local Cuisine to Try: Anzac Biscuit. Barramundi (fish). Chiko Roll (savoury snack). Damper (soda bread). Lamington (butter cake). Meat Pie. Roast Lamb. Tim Tam (chocolate biscuit snack). Vegemite (spread). Weet-Bix (cereal). Witchetty Grubs (white lavare).
• Local Drink to Try: Boags (beer). Bundaberg Root Beer. James Squire (beer). Lemon, Lime & Bitters (LLB). Little Creatures (beer). Swan Lager (beer). Tooheys (beer).

Nambung National Park, Nambung, Australia. Photo Credit: kathrynbax/Pixabay 

Fun Facts

• Dating 60,000 years ago home to the oldest rock art in the world.
• Around 3000BCE, dingos (dogs) were traded with Indigenous Australians from Austronesians.
  
• During 17th Century (1601-1700), due to Dutch shipwrecks feral cats were introduced.
• In 1770, Captain James Cook, British Explorer claimed the land for England.
  
• Until 19th Century (1801-1900), called New Holland by Dutch Explorers.
• In 1850's, gold was discovered lending to new migrants from China, Europe and North America.
  
• During 20th Century (1901-2000), founded the surf lifesaving movement.
  
• In 1984, established a universal healthcare system, "Medicare" (hospital, medical, optometric) providing all citizens access to free or low-cost care regardless of  income. Visitors from Finland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom are eligible to receive free care during their stay.
• Since 1951, has been a formal military ally (ANZUS Treaty) of the United States.
  
• Mid 1980s, birthplace (Sydney) to flat white coffee (espresso coffee with microfoam).
  
• In 2015, kangaroos out numbered the human population 2:1 ratio. 
• In 2018, known as the country with the highest average wealth (beating Switzerland).
  
• In 2019, koalas were recorded as “functionally extinct” declining numbers due to bushfires, domestic dog attacks, habitat destruction and road accidents.
• Aboriginal Australian Culture is said to be the oldest continual cultures around the world.
  
• Afghanistan introduced camels to help with transporting goods into the Outback.
• The world's largest island, largest country in Oceania and only country is also a continent.
• Home to the world's largest coral reef, Great Barrier Reef.
  
• The Guinness World Records has recognized Hyams Beach (Jervis Bay) for the whitest sand in the world.
  
• Compared to any other country it has more reptile species (approximately 755).
• Passionate about sports basketball, cricket, field hockey, football "footy", horse racing, motor racing, netball, rugby, soccer and tennis. Also, a powerhouse in water-based sports, swimming and surfing.
• A major exporter of coal, gold, iron-ore, liquified natural gas, wheat and wool to China, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and United States.
  
• Fourth largest wine exporter in the world, production mainly in the southern area.
• Over 100,000 Aboriginal rock art sites.
  
• Highest rate of skin cancer in the world. Pack your sunblock!
  
• There's a symphony orchestra in each state.
  
• Hosted the Summer Olympics twice in 1956 (Melbourne) and 2000 (Sydney).
  
• Features 8,222 islands within its maritime borders; largest listed in order by size Tasmania, Melville Island, Kangaroo Island, Groote Eylandt, Bathurst Island, Fraser Island, Flinders Island, King Island and Mornington Island.
  

Bondi Beach, Bondi Beach, Australia. Photo Credit: Flo K/Pixabay

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: Australian Tennis Open (January), Ballarat Beer Festival (January),Brickvention (January), City of Perth Skyworks (January), Illawarra Folk Festival (January), Parkes Elvis Festival (January), Stonefest (January), Summernats (January), Tamworth Country Music Festival (January), Taste of the World Beer Fest (January), BeerFest (February), National Multicultural Festival (February), Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (February), The Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival (February), West Coast Blues & Roots Festival (February), Adelaide Festival (March), Australian Grand Prix (March), Canberra Balloon Spectacular (March), Enlighten Festival (March), Melbourne Comedy Festival (March), Rock It Festival (March), Sea N Beats (March), Sydney Children's Festival (March), Bendigo Easter Festival (April), Bright Autumn Festival (April), Bring It On! Festival (April), Canberra International Music Festival (April), Hunter Valley Steamfest (April), Julia Creek Dirt & Dust Festival (April), Fairbridge Festival (April), National Folk Festival (April), Rip Curl Pro Surfing (April), Tjungu Festival (April), Australian Fashion Week (May), Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival (May), Crookwell Potato Festival (May), Freeplay Independent Games Festival (May), Lovedale Long Lunch (May), National Simultaneous Storytime (May), Thredbo Jazz Festival (May), Yungaburra Folk Festival (May), Barunga Festival (June), Dark Mofo (June), Merimbula Jazz Festival (June), Winter Magic Festival (June), Ardlethan German Beer & Wine Festival (July), Bankstown Bites Food Festival (July), Darwin Beer Can Regatta (July), Davenport Jazz (July), Mary Valley Art Festival (July), Splendour in the Grass (July), Darwin Festival (August), Hamilton Island Race Week (August), Henly-On-Todd Regatta (August), Desert MOB (September), Melbourne Writers Festival (August), Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo (August), Tweed Valley Banana Festival (August), Brisbane Festival (September), Floriade (September), Midwinter Ball (September), Mudgee Wine & Food Festival (September), Orange Blossom Festival (September), Parrtjima (September), Adelaide Film Festival (October), Australian Beer Festival (October), Blackheath Rhododendron Festival (October), Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations (October), Craft Beer Sunshine Coast Festival (October), Darling Harbour Fiesta (October), Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic (October), Melbourne Cup Carnival (October), Oysterfest (October), OzAsia Festival (October), Sculpture by the Sea Bondi (October), Sydney Blues & Roots Festival (October), Vegan Festival (October), Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival (October), Australian Poetry Slam (November), Beers by the Bay (November), Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival (November), Bitter & Twisted Boutique Beer Festival (November), Bleach Festival (November), Brisbane Water Oyster Festival (November), Canberra Country Blues & Roots Festival (November), Feast Festival (November), Festival of Fisher's Ghost (November), Margaret River Gourmet Escape (November), Oz Comic Con (November), Falls Festival (December), Festival of the Sun (December), Myer Christmas Parade (December), Rollercoaster (December), Summer Rhythm Festival (December) and Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (December).
• Holidays: Australia Day (January), Labour Day (March), Anzac Day (April), Queen's Birthday (June), Melbourne Cup Day (November) and Boxing Day (December).

Melbourne City, Australia. Photo Credit: moerschy/Pixabay 

Good to Know

• Local wines are often compared to those of France.
• "Black Summer" refers to bushfire season (May - June). 
• European Agreement prevents them from producing champagne, instead sparkling wine.
  
• Camel, emu and kangaroo meat is sometimes a menu item served.
  
• Camels are required to wear taillights (Broome).
  
• Turquoise Bay ranks one of the best drift snorkels in the country.
  
• Whitsunday Islands (Whitehaven Beach) ranks one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. 
  
• The rich and famous reside along Bondi Beach (Sydney).
• Due to droughts, water restrictions are often imposed.
• Around the northern coast the Barramundi Fishing is the most prized sport.
  
• Genuine quality Aboriginal products offer a Certificate of Authenticity and information about the local artist.
  
• Driving under the influence is illegal and strictly enforced.
• Major hotels usually have an on-call physician.
• Between June - October is the best time to visit the Great Barrier Reef for visibility.
• Cyclone Season is from November - April.
• In the north and western areas, particularly November - May the most dangerous marine stingers on earth are known to be in masses.
• A light jacket/sweater is often required during the evenings.
• Expect a longish commute between destinations.
• Air transportation is common to get across the island. 

Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour (Sydney, New South Wales), Australia. Photo Credit: kitkatty007/Pixabay 

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport and one blank page for entry stamp.
• Tourist VISA required.
• Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $10,000AUD.

Seasons are opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere!

• Best Time to Visit: September - May
• Coldest Months: July - August
• Hottest Months: December - February
• Peak Season: December - January & June - August

Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. Photo Credit: Hans Braxmeier/Pixabay 

Your Must-See & Do

• Ayers Rock, Barossa Valley, Blue Mountains, Bondi Beach, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Daintree National Park, Featherdale Wildlife Park, Great Barrier Reef, Hunter Valley, Hyams Beach, Island of Tasmania, Kakadu National Park, Margaret River, McLaren Valleys, Melbourne Queen Victoria Market, Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, Mount Kosciuszko National Park, Ningaloo Reef, Norfolk Island, Paddington Market, Prahan Market, Queensland, Snowy Mountains, South Melbourne Market, Sydney, Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo, Turquoise Bay, Uluru, Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Wild Life Sydney Zoo, Wilson Promontory and Yarra Valley. 
  
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Australian Convict Sites, Australian Fossil Mammal Sites, Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, Fraser Island, Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Great Barrier Reef (GBR), Greater Blue Mountains Area, Heard & McDonald Islands, Kakadu National Park, Lord Howe Island Group, Macquarie Island, Ningaloo Reef, Purnululu National Park, Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens, Shark Bay, Sydney Opera House, Tasmanian Wilderness, Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, Wet Tropics of Queensland and Willandra Lakes Region.

Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, Northern Territory (Warumungu). Australia. Photo Credit: pen_ash/Pixabay 

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Perth (Capital of Western), Australia. Photo Credit: Shah Rokh/Pixabay

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Republic of Armenia

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Why visit Armenia?

Best known for archaeological sites, architecture, art, caves, churches, hiking, historical sites, mountains, monasteries, paragliding, religious sites, rock climbing, skiing and zip-lining.

Yerevan, Armenia. Photo Credit: Makalu/Pixabay 

At a Glance

• Souvenirs to Buy: Art, ceramics, enamel boxes, fine lace, gold items, hand-carved stone/wood, hand-knotted wool carpets, jewelry, nesting dolls, rugs, stone objects and watches. 
• Local Cuisine to Try: Bozbash (stew). Cold Cucumber Soup. Dolma (wrapped meat). Lamb Stew. Lavash (flabread). Meat Kebabs. Yogurt Soup. 
• Local Drink to Try: Armenian Coffee. Kefir (fermented milk). Pomegranate Juice. Tahn (yogurt). Tarkhun (tarragon flavored soda).

Vahramashen Church, Amberd, Armenia. Photo Credit: Makalu/Pixabay 

Fun Facts

• In 4000BC, during the Bronze Age (3000BC-1200BC) elements of civilization have been found to include a shoe, skirt and wine makings. 
  
• In 301AD, the first country to declare Christianity.
• In 405AD, their own distinctive alphabet was created.
  
• In 1045, invaded by the Seljuk Turks.
• In 1925, their first silent black-and-white film debuted, Namus.
  
• In 1952, brought home their first Olympic (Helsinki) medals (two golds and two silvers) in gymnastics with Hrant Shahinyan 
• In 1992, became a United Nations Member.
  
• Home to the world's oldest national church, Armenian Apostolic Church. 
  
• Stone crosses (khachkars) is found throughout the country.
  
• Mount Ararat (in Turkey) is visible.
  
• Lake Sevan, is the second largest lake in the world.
  
• Security ties with Russia as a deterrent against Turkey.
  
• Achieves international recognition competitively in chess, weightlifting and wrestling.
• Grows over 100 varieties of grapes.
  
• Proud producers of brandy and wine. Brandy rates one of the best in world for quality and taste.

Lake Sevan, Armenia. Photo Credit: Makalu/Pixabay 

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: Armenian Footballer of the Year (January), One Nation One Culture Festival (March), Yerevan Jazz Day (April), Dolma Festival (May), Yerevan Wine Days (May), Syunik Mulberry Festival (July), Vardavar Festival (July), Yerevan Color Run (July), Extreme Sports Festival (August), Sevan International Music Festival (August), Taraz Festival (August), High Fest International Theater Festival (October), Gata Fest (September), International Balloon Festival (September), Yerevan Tea & Coffee Festival (October), ReAnimania International Animation Film & Comics Art Festival of Yerevan (October) and Yerevan International Film Festival (November).
• Holidays: Christmas Day (January), Army Day (January), Genocide Remembrance Day (April), May Day (May), Victory & Peace Day (May), Republic Day (May), Constitution Day (July), Vardavar (July) and Independence Day (September).

Khor Virab (Monastery), Ararat Province, Armenia. Photo Credit: Taken/Pixabay 

Good to Know

• The only point of entry to Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh).
  
• Offers plenty of outdoor Cafes.
• Outside of Yerevan, English is not widely spoken and amenities are considered few.
  
• Local men don't commonly wear shorts in public.
• Rail service is known to be unreliable and unsafe.
  
• Not an ideal destination for those with health issues regarding accessibility to care and medication.
• There's zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol.
• Air, rail and road delays are common.
  
• Ranks as a developing country. 
  
• Waste Management is underdeveloped (recycling/waste sorting).
  
• Tensions run high between neighboring countries Azerbaijan and Turkey.
  
• Russian is the second language widely spoken.

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport required for entry and exit.
• Tourist VISA not required for visits under 18 months.
• Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $10,000USD.

Yenokavan, Tavush Province, Armenia. Photo Credit: Ваагн Манукян/Pixabay 

• Best Time to Visit: May - October
• Coldest Months: December - February
• Hottest Month: July
• Peak Season: September - November

Hand Carved Cross Stone (Khachkars), Armenia. Photo Credit: Taken/Pixabay 

Your Must-See & Do

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Cathedral & Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, Monasteries of Haghpat & Sanahin and Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley.

Zvartnots Cathedral Ruins (Armenian Apostolic Church), Vagharshapat, Armenia. Photo Credit: Taken/Pixabay 

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Argentina

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Why visit Argentina?

Great for biking, birdwatching, boating, casinos, cattle ranches, desert canyons, fishing, galleries, hiking, historical sites, mountains, museums, nature, nightlife, parks, skiing, whale watching, white water rafting, wildlife and wineries.

El Calafate, Argentina. Photo Credit: Ingelise Jansen/Pixabay 

At a Glance

• Souvenirs to Buy: Art, bag of yerba (tea), cowhide products, gaucho, gems, guitar, handicrafts, leather goods, poncho, rugs, sheepskin goods, soccer jerseys, tango music and wines.
• Local Cuisine to Try: Alfajores (cookie). Asado (grilled meat). Chimichurri (sauce). Empanadas (stuffed fried dough). Locro (hearty stew). Dulce de Leche (jar spread). Provoleta (cheese).
• Local Drink to Try: Malbec Wine. Mate (tea). Submarino (hot chocolate). Torrontés (wine).

Puerto Madero, Argentina. Photo Credit: Gabriel Cabrera/Pixabay 

Fun Facts

• During Paleolithic Period (2.5 Million Years ago - 10,000 B.C.), there's evidence of human remains.
  
• In 1816, declared independence from Spain.
• After the Great Depression (1929-1933) was unable to recover due to political instability.
• María Eva Duarte de Perón (1919-1952), Film Actress & First Lady of Argentina (1946-1952) had memorial services in Argentina, Italy and Spain before arriving at Recoleta Cemetery (Recoleta).
  
• In 1970s, during the Dirty War 30,000 children, men and women disappeared.
  
• In 1982, they lost the war over the Falkland Islands.
  
• In 1991, it was the only southern country to send warships and cargo planes during the Gulf War (1990-1991).
  
• Known for the highest consumption of red meat in the world.
  
• The Argentine Government reserves the rights by law to veto a child's name given upon birth.
• Has significant cultural connections to the Italian culture. 
• Considered one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.

Salta, Argentina. Photo Credit: griselda oliva/Pixabay 

Special Holidays/Occasions

• Annual Events: Cosquin Rock (January), Gualeguaychu Festival (January), Tilcara Carnival Festival (January), Buenos Aires Carnivalis (February), Buenos Aires Tango Festival (March), Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia (March), Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival (April), Buenos Aires Contemporary Art Fair (May), Independence Day (July), Buenos Aires Jazz Festival (August), Tango World Championships (August), Pepsi Music Festival (September), Oktoberfest (October), Semana Musical Llao Llao (October), Septiembre Musical (October), Buenos Aires Gay Parade (November) Creamfields Buenos Aires (November), and Dia De La Tradicion/San Antonio de Areco Gaucho (November).
• Holidays: Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (March), Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas War (April), Labour Day (May), National Day (May), San Martin's Day (August), Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (October) and Immaculate Conception (December).

Iguazú Falls, Misiones Province, Argentina. Photo Credit:  Kent DuFault/Pixabay 

Good to Know

• Offers world-class salmon and trout fishing.
  
• Citizens' names are long as they have two surnames. Example: First Name, Middle Name, Father's Last Name and Mother's Maiden Name. You address them by their father's last name.
• Buenos Aires is relatively costly.
  
• Private healthcare clinics meet international standards.
• Parallel to the Andes from the Strait of Magellan to the high plains of the northwest, Route (Ruta) 40 is a scenic drive.
  
• Meals are usually eaten late, lunch around 2PM and dinner at 10PM or later.
• Women should dress conservatively entering churches and museums.
• An International Driving Permit is recommended.
• Has the largest railway system in Latin America.
  

Ushuaia, Argentina. Photo Credit: Michelle Maria/Pixabay 

This international destination requires:

• A valid passport and one blank page for entry stamp.
• Tourist VISA not required for visits under 90 days.
• Currency Exit Restrictions: $10,000USD.

Seasons are reversed from the Northern Hemisphere!

• Best Time to Visit: October - April
• Coldest Months: June - August
• Hottest Months: January - February
• Peak Season: November - February & July

Perito Moreno Glacier (Los Glaciares National Park), Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. Photo Credit: Mikel Larrazabal/Pixabay 

Your Must-See & Do

• Andes Mountains, Iguazu Falls, Los Glaciares National Park, Pampas, Patagonia and Valdes Peninsula.
  
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Cueva de las Manos Río Pinturas, Iguazú National Park, Ischigualasto/Talampaya Natural Parks, Jesuit Block & Estancias of Córdoba, Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis (San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto & Santa Maria Mayor), Los Alerces National Park, Los Glaciares National Park, Península Valdés, Qhapaq Ñan (Andean Road System), Quebrada de Humahuaca and The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier (an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement).

Andes Mountains, Argentina. Photo Credit: Pixabay

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Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo Credit: Herbert Brant/Pixabay 

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