TERRANCE TALKS TRAVEL: The Quirky Tourist Guide to Ushuaia (The Gateway to Antarctica)

Ushuaia, "The Southernmost City in the World", began as a penal colony but has morphed into an adventure destination, as well as the departure port for most Antarctica cruises.

Ushuaia has much to offer and should be on any adventure traveler's bucket list.

Highlights include:

*fun festivals, including the Longest Night in the World and the world's southernmost marathon

*camping, hiking, and kayaking

*souvenir shopping

*yummy local delicacies

*quirky museums

*a quirky sightseeing tour

*a train ride through Tierra del Fuego National Park

*dance club

*casino

*Beagle Channel eco-tours

*dog-sledding

*birding

Plus, you'll want to visit the End of the World Museum, the southernmost lighthouse, southernmost golf course, and the southernmost ski resort. There are lots of lodging and eating options, including bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs, bakeries, guesthouses, hostels, hotels, resorts, B&Bs, lodges, apartments, villas, and apart hotels.