Best of Travel 2010

Gentoo Penguin Dance - Danco Island, Antarctica

A couple of young Gentoo Penguins try to run up the hill on Danco Island in Antarctica. Read more about our journey to Antarctica. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Seals Resting on Icebergs - Antarctica

Some seals rest on floating pieces of ice in Hanusse Bay south of the Antarctic Circle. Taken on a zodiac cruise around the bay and Hanson Island. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Tango at the San Telmo Sunday Market - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tango in the streets at the San Telmo Sunday market in Buenos Aires, Argentina. So much about Tango seems to be in the facial expressions and attitude.

Argentine Empanadas

A display of Argentine empanadas (almost like mini calzones) at a restaurant in the neighborhood of Chacarita in Buenos Aires. Learn more about Argentine food. UncorneredMarket.com

Dancing in the Streets - Carnaval in Carmelo, Uruguay

Our one night in Carmelo, Uruguay coincided with the end of Carnaval. The streets were filled with a parade of dancers and performers.

Grill Master - Montevideo, Uruguay

Taking care of the grilling meat at Mercado del Puerto in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Dan and Audrey With the Penguins - Prospect Point, Antarctica

Smiling for the camera in front of a group of Adelie Penguins at Prospect Point in Antarctica. Read more about our journey to Antarctica. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Cooking Tea at Sunrise - Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

We attempt to boil water to make tea at the mirador (viewpoint) overlooking the torres (towers) at sunrise. It was so cold and windy that the water never boiled. Taken at Torres del Paine National Park on the last morning of our trek. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Nature's Harshness - Torres del Paine, Chile

The winds at Torres del Paine National Park in Chile's Patagonian region can often reach hurricane level, stripping trees of their leaves and branches. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Turquoise Lake Pehoe - Torres del Paine, Chile

The water of Lake Pehoe at Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile turns an amazing turquoise color when the sun hits it right. Taken on the first day of our trek. Read: Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Gentoo Penguin Becoming an Adult - Antarctica

A young Gentoo Penguin has a few more baby feathers to loose before he can join the adult world. Taken on Danko Island in Antarctica. Read more stories about our journey to Antarctica. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Leopard Seals Hanging Out - Fish Islands, Antarctica

A few leopard seals rest on a small iceberg near the Fish Islands in Antarctica. Read more about our journey to Antarctica. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Sunset Over Aisen Fjord - Chile

Taken on the boat trip from Puerto Chacabuco to Chiloe Island in Chile.

Jagged Peaks - Cerro Torre, El Chalten, Argentina

A line of snow-dusted jagged peaks on the way to Torre Lagoon outside El Chalten, Argentina. Read Unspoken Patagonia © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Perito Moreno Glacier Near El Calafate in Fall Colors - Argentina

Leaves begin to change at Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate in the Patagonian region of Argentina. © www.uncorneredmarket.com

Colorful Wooden Church in Chonchi - Chiloe Island, Chile

Iglesia de San Carlos de Borromeo is the main attraction in Chonchi, a colorful wooden church from the 19th century. The inside is also impressive for the wood workmanship. Read more travel articles about Chile. © UncorneredMarket.com

Colorful Boats Anchored at Castro - Chiloe Island, Chile

A colorful collection of boats anchored at Castro on the island of Chilloe in Chile. Read more travel articles about Chile. © UncorneredMarket.com

Jolly Village MC - Northern Argentina

This man was the jolly MC for the gaucho festival in his village of Sunchal in northern Argentina. He made us feel very welcome at his festival. Read: Road Trip Northwest Argentina: Where Gauchos Go To Party © www.uncorneredmarket.com

A Melange of Empanadas - Cafayate, Argentina

A tasty dinner of empanadas from Casa de las Empanadas in Cafayate, Argentina. Read more about our Road Trip Around Northwest Argentina © UncorneredMarket.com

Cactus Scenery in Northwestern Argentina

A mighty cactus probably over a hundred years old stands tall amidst the rolling hills in northwestern Argentina. Taken on the way from the Salinas Grandes to Purmamarca. Read more about our Road Trip Around Northwest Argentina © UncorneredMarket.com

Homemade Empanadas in Cachi, Argentina

Running into the owner of a guesthouse in Cachi and getting a surprise lesson in how to make empanadas. She makes them a few times a week to send to her adult kids living in Salta. Read more about our Road Trip Around Northwest Argentina © UncorneredMarket.com

Blue Skies, White Salt - Salinas Grandes, Argentina

Visiting the salt flats (Salinas Grandes) in northwestern Argentina on an absolutely beautiful sunny day. Read more about our Road Trip Around Northwest Argentina © UncorneredMarket.com

Semi-Dried Chilies - Northern Argentina

Semi-Dried Chilies outside Cachi in Northern Argentina. Read more about our Road Trip Around Northwest Argentina © UncorneredMarket.com

A Hearty Steak Sandwich at Tempus Alba Winery - Mendoza, Argentina

A thick, sirloin steak grilled to perfection with a dab of blue cheese on top. Taken at Tempus Alba winery in Maipo Valley outside Mendoza, Argentina. Read: Wine Tasting in Mendoza: Going Beyond Malbec © UncorneredMarket.com

Hanging Tobacco Outside Salta, Argentina

A man cuts and hangs tobacco leaves to dry at a farm outside of Salta, Argentina. © www.uncorneredmarket.com