Adventure Travel

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

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 …

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, …

The past few years, the idea of being a responsible traveler has hit the headlines. And, with the global climate crisis now finally getting the …

By the time I arrived in Ayacucho, I had lost count of how many days it had been since I last heard another voice speak …

Snow dappled mountains, carved into glistening ridges by the forces of nature over millennia; lush vines heavily laden with juicy grapes for wine and pisco; …

“Now with technology, everything is “copy and paste”. There’s no innovation.” Doña Gloria Estella emphasises the words “copy and paste” in English. She points to …

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 …

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 …

Bolivia is a country full of beautiful places and people. There is seemingly no end to the gorgeous scenery, unique landmarks, and intriguing culture that …

With its trademark dramatic mountainous landscapes, national parks that make hikers drool and a wealth of undiscovered corners that remain tantalizingly wild, it should come …

Waking up late after a big night out, you step outside and taste the salty air blowing in from the Caribbean. The day begins with …

Turquoise lagoons perched beneath sharp, granite pillars and reached only by spellbinding hiking trails; chattering Magellanic and king penguin colonies; slow but magical boat journeys …

We’ve all had dreams of the Inca Trail and walking a path so steeped in history and beauty. But the reality is you have to …

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 …

You’ve set off on your big trip, headed to the top places to visit in South America, but it wasn’t quite what you expected. Everywhere …

Colombia has a wealth of national parks to explore, but there’s one in particular that should be on your list to visit: Los Nevados National …

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 …

On my last trip along the Carretera Austral in 2016, I made it as far as the azure waters of Lago General Carrera in the Aysén …

I hold the coffee beans in my hands, their parchment skin still on, like little tissue paper jackets or the discarded chrysalis of a transformed …

It’s been an awfully long time since I was last on horseback – over twenty years to be precise. But I feel surprisingly in control …

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 …

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 …