As the most adventurous part of South America, Patagonia deserves some serious travel time. Previously on the blog, I outlined four Patagonia travel itineraries for one- or two-week trips, but this time I’m tackling planning a far longer route around this dazzling region. If a short visit just isn’t enough (believe me, it’s not), then the […]
Monkeys and Macaws in Bolivia’s Madidi National Park
Beneath the belly of the 20-person aircraft, the verdant jungle foliage of Madidi National Park, Bolivia scrambles to extract itself from a chaotic knot of dense branches, and indistinct clouds of crimson wings suggest macaws in flight through lofty treetops. Low mountains occasionally sprout from the landscape, but the miles of dense green are repetitive […]
4 Patagonia Itineraries For One And Two Weeks of Travel
The sky-piercing peaks of Torres del Paine National Park; the dense, milky blue hue of Glacier Perito Moreno; the huge wingspan of an Andean condor sailing through in the skies of Tierra del Fuego; every moment traveling through Patagonia is one of utter magic. There are few other places on earth where nature and vast, […]
14 Essentials To Know Before Hiking The Torres del Paine Circuit
As one of the absolute highlights of my second trip to Patagonia, hiking the Torres del Paine Circuit was an incredible introduction to the fierce wilderness yet surreal beauty of the Chilean half of this region. The Circuit, or “O” as it’s also known, is rapidly growing in popularity among seasoned hikers and first-timers alike, […]
8 Incredible Places to Visit in Chile For Your Next Adventure
Having spent the past year in and out of Santiago as I’ve hitchhiked, road tripped and trekked around this country, I think it’s fair to say I know a thing or two about the places to visit in Chile. As one of the top destinations on the planet for adventurous travellers (and #1 in South […]
El Dia De Los Peatones: The Day La Paz Fell Silent
One Sunday, I woke to the strangest of sounds. From my hostel bed on a busy street in La Paz, I was normally jolted awake by the blaring chaos of the city: cars beep a relentless tune as they narrowly skirt around one another, avoiding multiple potential collisions every second. Each morning at 6 am, […]
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the ‘W’ Without A Tour
Hiking in Torres del Paine National Park is one of the absolute highlights of a visit to Patagonia – I should know, I’ve done it twice! Back in March 2016, I walked the Torres del Paine W hike as part of a tour around Patagonia and was so struck by the park that I returned in March […]
How To Visit Machu Picchu On A Budget Of Only $100
*This is a guest post written by my wonderful mum from her visit to Machu Picchu! You can also read her other article on the site about the world’s best places to watch the sunrise!* So, you’ve just arrived in Cusco and are all fired up to visit Machu Picchu. There are a variety of […]
Hiking the ‘O’ or Circuit: Torres del Paine Trekking Equipment List
As one of Chilean Patagonia’s top adventure travel destinations, Torres del Paine National Park attracts thousands of hikers each year. But despite its burgeoning popularity, it can be difficult to find all the information you need about what to pack for your trip. It’s for this reason that I’ve compiled this Torres del Paine […]
Cerro Rico: Inside the Mountain That Eats Men
With your eyes open and the light of the torches extinguished, you find yourself surrounded by the darkest shade of black that you have ever experienced. You could be anywhere, but the sharpness of this smothering darkness makes you conscious that this is definitely not the colour of night time, nor any other darkness that […]
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