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Antarctica ~ 2004

Posted by Jason Hussong on Friday, November 13, 2009,
I'm hesitant to discuss Antarctica as it's the most beautiful place I've ever been and an influx of an additional amount of tourism can do harm to this fragile environment. On the other hand though, it is the singular most spectacular place I've ever visited and one that any person should snatch the opportunity to experience. Never before and not since have I seen such spectacular beauty and wildlife that's actually given me pause to consider a job there.

Antartica, the southern polar r...

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Argentina ~ 2004

Posted by Jason Hussong on Tuesday, August 18, 2009,
I was already planning my Antarctic trip when I was in Ireland, and actually already looking ahead to it. Ireland was a blast, but this one, Argentina and Antarctica, was gonna be a biggie.

But really, when it came down to it, I had no interest in going to Argentina. To me it was just a country I had to get through on my way to Antarctica, the place I really wanted to go.

I tried studying the history of Argentina, as I do with every country I visit, but couldn't really get into it. E...

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