There is no denying the beauty of Patagonia but a recent visit left me with mixed feelings.
Continue readingSmoke on the Water, Fire in the Skies: Unravelling Patagonia, Chile & Argentina ((January 2018)
Category: Destinations
Having a Whale of a Time – Peninsula Valdes, Chubut, Argentina (November 2017)
The Valdes Peninsula lies on the Atlantic coast of Argentina and is home to large breeding numbers of Southern Right whales and Magellanic penguins, as well as more permanent resident wildlife. A UNESCO site with easy access, it offers the best marine wildlife viewing in the country.
Continue readingThe Best Drives in Patagonia, Chile/Argentina (January 2018)
There are very many beautiful areas of Patagonia and a car allows you to explore at leisure and stop where you like. The following are some of our favorite drives from a recent 3 month trip to Chile and Argentina.
Continue readingHiking in the Fitzroy Massif, El Chalten, Argentina (January 2018)
As scenic as Torres del Paine in Chile? Tick! More accessible? Tick! Cool town? Tick! With stunning scenery and the perfect 2 day circuit suitable for even inexperienced walkers, the Fitzroy massif in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, is a rewarding destination.
Continue readingPerito Moreno Glacier, Santa Cruz, Argentina (January 2018)
It is easy to combine a stay at a classic Argentinian estancia with a visit to the spectacular Perito Moreno glacier, found within the UNESCO listed Los Glaciares National Park
Continue readingSouth with the Eden – Sailing with Navimag from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales, Chile (December 2017)
One of the most interesting ferry routes in the world travels through the fjords of Patagonia, in southern Chile. The three night trip from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales – or vice-versa – has beautiful scenery with a chance to spot some of the elusive wildlife and birds of this remote region.
Continue readingThe Seven Lakes Drive from Bariloche, Argentina (December 2017)
One of the world’s best drives? Running for 180 km north from Bariloche, Argentina, the Seven Lakes Drive has stunning scenery with some charming villages en route: I would certainly put it in my Top Ten.
Continue reading55° South – Hiking the Dientes Circuit, Isla Navarino, Chile (January 2018)
The world’s southernmost hiking circuit is found in the Dientes mountains of Isla Navarino, off the southern coast of Chile. With a wild and desolate beauty, they offer an experience far off the beaten track for intrepid self supported hikers.
Continue readingHighlights of Chiloe, Chile (December 2017)
A remote island archipelago to the west of Chile, Chiloe is famous for its UNESCO wooden churches. However. there are also delightful towns to explore, unspoilt countryside and an interesting mythology.
Continue readingThe Best Free Camping Areas near Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina (January 2018)
Accommodation is expensive in Ushuaia, the world’s ‘southernmost city’ in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, and the place is not that attractive. However, there is some beautiful countryside nearby with great free camping opportunities. Here are 5 of our favorites.
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