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“Fall” in love with these nine superlative-packed falls, spanning the globe.

Passengers on these weeks-long river journeys will float to and through myriad UNESCO World Heritage sites and European cities—and even travel across continents.

From whales and waterfalls to soccer and wine, let these definitive adventures help you plan an authentic, exhilarating trip to Argentina.

During the celestial event next December 14, Chile and Argentina will be in the path of totality, and these are the trips you should take to experience it best.

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Know this before you go.

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent author Paul Greenberg on 24 hours’ notice to a country where he swapped a beach vacation for a chance to catch his dinner.

Certain things in life are simply impossible to adequately capture in a mere photograph. Iguazú Falls is definitely one of them, and above is my best effort to convey the epic expanse of ‘The Devil’s Throat.’ Situated on the border of Brazil and Argentina, the falls are the watery dividing line between the two countries at this exact point. I accessed the falls from the Argentinian side, via Iguazú National Park and took a mini train (the Rainforest Ecological Train, to be exact), some trails, and more than a few catwalks to reach this particular vantage point. Unlike some falls in the US and Canada, in the southern hemisphere you can get dangerously close to the roaring waters of these grand spectacles. The sound is deafening, the spray is enticing, and the visuals are simply amazing. As I stood there, trying to take it all in, all I could do was feel my heart pounding as I stared into the mouth of the devil. Most depictions of Lucifer entail horns, a tail and copious amounts of fire meant to terrify all who are witness to his power. I can assure you, though made of mere cliffs and water, THIS devil could douse any other devil and never look back.

I quickly put my camera in my drysack as I hear the engines of the boat rev up. Picture time is over - now it’s time for the real fun to begin. The boat lurches forward into the blinding spray of Iguazu Falls and I finally become one with this natural wonder that I’ve been staring at all day in awe. Prepare to get wet - no, not wet - a complete soaking. A Great Adventure boat ride into the heart of Iguazu Falls was a highlight of my time at the Iguazu Falls National Park in Argentina. The boat captain drove us into 2 different falls as we all screamed and held our hands up as if it were a roller coaster. I peered over the edge and saw the brown turbulent water coming up over the boat and for a moment I thought - I hope the captain knows what he’s doing as this life vest isn’t going to save me. I survived - and was happy I took Mother Nature’s shower on a stifling hot day. More information: There are two boat trips to choose from - a shorter one that only goes to one waterfall and a longer one that includes a jungle ride, and a long speed boat trip up river to the falls as well as multiple trips into the falls. I took the longer one - it was great - however the jungle ride was pretty disappointing. You can book the ticket once you arrive at the park or you can buy from tour operators in town or online.

The Giant’s Causeway in Ireland is perhaps the most well-known example of seaside columnar basalt cliffs...and here on this green volcanic island on the other side of the world is a less well-known locale where you can find this geologic phenomenon. (Hint: it’s subtropical and regionally famous for its tangerines and diving women.) Early European maps referred to this as “Quelpart” island. Dutch sailor Hendrick Hamel was shipwrecked here in the 1600’s and wrote one of the first European accounts of this place, which served, for a time, as a penal colony for what came to be called “The Hermit Kingdom.” Have you guessed where “Quelpart” is yet? These are the Jusangjeolli cliffs, (pronounce approximately like joo-sahng-jolly), a dramatic 2-km-long stretch of the southern coastline of Jeju-do ("-do” means island), off the coast of South Korea, where the Yellow Sea becomes the East China Sea. Last year, the New7Wonders Foundation based in Zurich, Switzerland named this island one of the ‘new 7 wonders of nature,’ along with places such as Iguazú Falls and Halong Bay... Development is happening quickly, but Jeju island is still a bit off the beaten path for most Westerners in Asia--if you’re willing to rough it a bit, rub shoulders with Chinese, Japanese, and Indonesian tourists, and try some so-fresh-it’s-scary seafood, you’ll enjoy your island-time here. For more info: http://nature.new7wonders.com/ http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=256109#7

Travel to southern Argentina, the gateway to “the seventh continent,” for a trip that spans the wine and tango of Buenos Aires and a bona fide polar expedition—with a world-famous waterfalls finale.

Iguazu Falls is one of the biggest waterfalls in the world as it runs for 1.7 miles. So that you get a idea on size, less half are in the Brazil side but you do get a much better panoramic view. On most clear and sunny days, you would see a rainbow and the view is simply beautiful and magical. The entrance on the Brazil side brings you right to the waterfalls after a 15-20 minute bus-ride from the ticketing office. If you’re wondering which side gives you the best views and the best photos- I’d vote Brazil-side. You can also get up close the waterfalls, but be warned that they can give out a lot of mist, even at a distance and this would be where you’d need a poncho!

Go kayaking, snowshoeing, and camping in the White Wilderness