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 trek as part of a tour around Patagonia and was so struck by the park that I returned in […]
What Food Should You Pack For Hiking in Torres del Paine National Park?
Packing for any Torres del Paine hike is no walk in the park. One of the easiest ways to make hiking the Torres del Paine Circuit or the W trek feel long and uncomfortable is to overpack your food (and gear – a subject of this post about the right equipment for the O Circuit). […]
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. It was also a lot of fun camping in Torres del Paine, a park known for its stunning vistas […]
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 […]
Adventurous Things to Do in Sucre, Bolivia
So for my new series of adventure travel itineraries, I’m starting with things to do in Sucre, Bolivia. My adopted home town and the capital of the country, this beautiful and relaxed city is brimming with adventure possibilities, ranging from trips to barely-visited rural villages, to trekking through ancient, otherworldly landscapes. As someone whose main […]
4 Unmissable Reasons to Go Wild Camping in South America
Home to unexplored – and always arresting – countryside, one of the best ways of exploring South America is through wild camping. Whether you’re planning on hiking through the the chilly peaks of Patagonia or discovering the undulating hills of Bolivia’s more striking rock formations, this continent is a paradise for campers and outdoor lovers. Pack […]
Into the Wilderness: A Guide to Hiking to the Maragua Crater
One of the activities that had been top of my list since arriving in Bolivia was hiking to the Maragua Crater, a strange rock formation a short distance from the capital and one of the most adventurous trips to take from Sucre. The crater epitomises why Bolivia is one of the most visually stunning countries that […]
Earth Porn: Stunning Photos of Tarija’s Inca Trail
If you’ve only ever heard of the Inca Trail in Peru then you’re in for a treat. Bolivia also boasts a number of Inca Trails set in incredible high-altitude landscapes and with stunning scenery and exceptional wildlife to match. Check out my photographs below from the three days I spent hiking the Inca Trail in […]
Guide to Walking the Inca Trail in Tarija, Bolivia
Unlike in Peru, where thousands of tourists visit each year to climb the infamous Inca Trail up to Machu Picchu, Bolivia is hardly known for being home to impressive, well-preserved Inca routes. But it does; routes which once criss-crossed the altiplano of Bolivia and Peru, connecting temples and the other important Inca sites which maed up […]
