Backtracking across Tierra del Fuego

After two weeks in Ushuaia, and deciding Antarctica was out of our budget, we get ready to ride back toward the mainland.  The road into Ushuaia is a one-way deal, and to get back to the mainland we have to… Read More ›

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Ushuaia, Argentina

Ushuaia, Argentina is often referred to as the southernmost city in the world. There are small towns further south, but this is a differentiation that most people don’t bother to mention.  Signs, shops and t-shirts all over town exclaim this… Read More ›

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Crossing to Tierra Del Fuego

As the bottom of the South American continent narrows it dissolves into a group of islands, and that is where we are headed – Tierra del Fuego.  My guidebook says it was so named by Ferdinand Magellan in 1520 when he… Read More ›

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End of the road?

Ushuaia, Argentina [by Paula] We did it. After 1,199 days, with 17 countries visited and 41,657 miles (66,651km) travelled, at lunchtime yesterday we rolled into the southern-most city in the world. Ushuaia, in Tierra del Fuego, was our ultimate goal. From here, the only way is up. There were watery eyes as we drove the […]

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Tierra del Fuego Unexplored

Ushuaia was one of the main milestones on our journey through the Americas. It is not only the official end of the Panamerican Highway and the southernmost city of its size. For us, it was the turning point of our … Continue reading →

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New Book from Drive Nacho Drive!

We are very excited to announce the release of our book, Drive Nacho Drive: A Journey from the American Dream to the End of the World! If you’d like to read it, click below to buy it on Amazon.com, and then help us spread the word by sharing our news with your friends. Click here to...
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Ushuaia to Bariloche: The End of the Road to the Badass Bariloche Bovine Bonanza

After 3 years, 6 months, and 27 days, 3 trips back to the US (for a total of 10 months), 45,400 miles driven, 2,400 gallons of diesel (approximately 18 miles/gal), 14 countries, 21 border crossings, more than 15 gallons of propane, 8 broken camp chairs, 1 roof top tent eaten by rodents, and...
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