Adventure Travel

If there’s one place you’ve heard about in Patagonia, bets are it’s Torres del Paine National Park. This protected area in Southern Chilean Patagonia is …

By day three, my long hours of standing at the bow finally pay off. The rain clears suddenly and unexpectedly; the clouds creep away from …

With its mysterious, stoic moai watching over the island and craterous, seemingly barren landscapes that hint at a turbid, fascinating history, Easter Island** (aka Isla de …

In a remote corner of the northern Peruvian Andes lies Chachapoyas, a region steeped in an ancient culture unlike any other you’ll find in the …

Although the foundations of the Ecuadorian diet are rice and potatoes and would appeal to even the pickiest of eaters, there is much to discover beyond the …

Argentina ranks as the eighth largest country in the world, measuring up at about a third of the USA in size. It’s no wonder that …

Machu Picchu is the main reason most people visit Peru. Set among forest-clad mountains northeast of Cusco, these historic ruins were chosen as one of …

Laying claim to some of the most beautiful parts of Patagonia, plus the starry Atacama Desert, and South America’s best vineyards (yup, better than Argentina!), …

The Atacama Desert is one of northern Chile’s most exciting places to visit, comprising as it does incredible landscapes of salt flats and saline lakes, …

As the one-time capital of an empire that stretched across much of the continent, Cusco has long been on travelers’ radar. But while Cusco itself …

From dazzling churches to relics of ancient civilizations, Peru has more than its fair share of striking natural landmarks and historic monuments. Although there are …

You know you want that once-in-a-lifetime experience of hiking to Machu Picchu. You started research and you’ve read there are a few options, so which …

I’ll admit to not being a huge follower of travel lists published by the big travel companies (even if I’ve contributed to them over the …

Since being recognized as a Modern Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu has soared in popularity. Thousands of people visit the site daily.  With information …

You’re planning on heading south to hike in the wild lands of Patagonia and a trip to Torres del Paine National Park has long been …

It’s fair to say that the W and O Circuit treks through Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia have quickly become some of the continent’s …

As one of the the most adventurous places to visit in South America, Patagonia deserves some serious travel time. Previously on the blog, I outlined four …

Rapa Nui, better known as Easter Island, is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. And this eastern Pacific island is an …

With its 887 moai – the angular stone heads that have long fascinated archaeologists and the world alike – Easter Island (or Rapa Nui as …

On my first trip along the Carretera Austral, I made it as far as the azure waters of Lago General Carrera in the Aysén Region …

I’ve always been a little afraid of hitchhiking. Perhaps it was a childhood raised on horror films; nowhere else is it so strongly affirmed that …

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia – not to be confused with the one in Spain – is known for its beautiful old town. Inside, you’ll find …

As a territory that only comprises two main roads, starting in Puerto Montt and Bariloche in the respective Chilean and Argentinian sides, it’s fair to …

Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia is amongst the world’s most dreamed-about destinations and often tops the agenda of travelers bound for Chile. Declared a …