So, you probably have seen the Bali swing gone viral on Instagram, or the many zip lines that run straight through jungles. You might think that only South East Asia can offer such experiences; after all it has beautiful rainforests and stunning beaches. I too, have always been proud of South East Asia and what […]
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Hiking up the Quilotoa lake and looking down
Almost a thousand years ago, the volcano Quilotoa erupted. Its entire peak disintegrated, leaving behind a gigantic crater. Over the next thousand years, the crater slowly filled up with water, creating the beautiful Quilotoa Lake that we see today. Standing at the rim of the crater is a nerve-wrecking, sometimes death-defying feat. Yet the views […]
3 day 2 night Santa Cruz trek across Huascaran National Park
Huascaran National Park is arguably the most beautiful national park in Peru, and it boasts the highest snow-capped peaks in the country. It is the heart of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, which ultimately extends into the Andes Mountains. If you are a fan of snow mountains, alpine lakes, glacier rivers and unbelievable panoramas, you […]
The alternative route to Machu Picchu
Let’s face it. Machu Picchu is the most visited site in Peru and possibly in all of South America. Yes, Machu Picchu is worthy of all the marketing spent on it, but getting there is either a huge hassle or a deep hole in your pockets. For those who do not know, there is no […]
6 unique things to do in Chiloe, Chile
It is not a spelling error – the island of Chiloe does exist and it is in Chile. Although its name is strikingly close to that of its country, its culture, cuisine and architecture is actually quite different. Despite the fact that Chile is a long, long country, its culture and food is pretty much […]
The tourist pilgrimage down the Carretera Austral
If a pilgrimage can ever be secular, I think this particular one through the Carretera Austral in Chile would definitely be it. The Carretera Austral is a 1240km gravel road that stretches from the port city of Puerto Montt to the depths of the central Chilean Patagonia. It was built 30 years ago, and still […]
The extra secret to hiking the “W” in Torres del Paine
The Torres del Paine National Park is the most visited national park in Chile, and arguably in the whole continent of South America. Famous for its tower-shaped peaks, many hikers visit to complete the “W”, “O” or “Q” circuits. The letters represent the rough shape of the trekking route within the Torres del Paine National […]
Ushuaia: The end of the world
You know you have finally reached the end of the world when you arrive in Ushuaia in Argentina. As you descend along the mountainous roads towards the cramped city, you will see the ocean that stretches beyond infinity. Nothing lies beyond these cold waters and majestic fjords. Here, in Ushuaia, is truly the end of […]
Introducing the seven wonders of the Argentinian Patagonia
If you are still not tired of the seven wonders cliché, here is another list of seven wonders to add to your bucket list. Patagonia is huge, and just the Argentinian Patagonia is larger than many European countries put together. Most people do not have time to see all that Patagonia has to offer, so […]
You have to see this enormous Perito Moreno glacier!
As some of you probably know by now, I seldom visit nor talk about extremely touristic places. However, some of these places are worth every single tourist that visits, and one of them is the Perito Moreno glacier. Located near the tourist town of El Calafate in Argentina, the Perito Moreno glacier is one of […]
