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Category: South America

Breathless in Bolivia: From Villazon to Uyuni

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Alan

Southern Bolivia leaves you breathless both from the altitude and the scenery. We’re entering Bolivia from Northern Argentina and making our way from Villazon to Uyuni.

South America bolivia, hiking, travel 1 Comment

Exploring Salta La Linda

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Alan

The Province of Salta has a tagline of ‘Salta the Lovely’ for good reason. The landscape varies from green, lush subtropical jungles to arid valleys filled with rainbows of sandstone.

South America argentina, food, travel 2 Comments

Argentina’s Northwest: Exploring Jujuy

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Alan

We’re exploring Jujuy, the hidden gem in the northwest of Argentina. The drive alone deserves to be on any list of top ten drives around the world.

South America argentina, hiking, travel

Three Days in Córdoba, Argentina

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Alan

Córdoba, Argentina is the second-largest city and is known as an educational and scientific hub. We spent a couple of days exploring the city.

South America argentina, travel

Two Weeks in Buenos Aires

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Alan

Two weeks in Buenos Aires is an absolute luxury. We don’t try and ‘see it all’, but gosh we see a lot.

South America argentina, travel

Insider Tips for Hiking The W Trek West to East in Torres del Paine, Chile

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Alan

Insider Tips for Hiking the W Trek: Now that we’ve completed the W trek, there are a bunch of Insider Tips for Hiking The W Trek West to East that we can share!

Nutshells, South America chile, hiking, nutshells, travel 1 Comment

Hiking in Patagonia: the W trek

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Alan

Usted está aquí. You are here. These three words embossed on the corner of the trail map proclaim both our physical arrival at the start of Chile’s famed W Circuit as well as our spiritual.

South America chile, hiking, travel

Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier in Southern Patagonia Argentina

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Alan

The phrases ‘must-see’ and ‘bucket list’ get thrown around alot, but visiting Perito Moreno Glacier in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field is one of those locations you really should try to get to.

South America argentina, hiking, travel

Hiking in Patagonia: El Chaltén

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Alan

Patagonia, covering the bottom third of South America, is home to the second largest ice field outside the arctic and some of the most spectacular hiking in the world. In our first week of hiking in Patagonia we discovered why El Chaltén is the Argentinian heart of the region.

South America argentina, hiking, travel

Beautiful Bariloche: A Slice of Switzerland in Argentina

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Alan

Beautiful Bariloche, in the Lake District of Argentina, feels like a small slice of Switzerland. Perched at the edge of the Andes instead of the Alps, it offers stunning mountain views and all the chocolate you can stomach.

South America argentina, hiking, travel

Wine Tasting In Mendoza

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Alan

Wine tasting in Mendoza for a week we discovered Argentinian wines are so much more than just Malbecs.

South America argentina, mendoza, travel, wine tasting

Hiking to Aconcagua Base Camp

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Alan

Hiking to Aconcagua Base Camp (‘Confluence’) is a five-hour, 14km round trip. The trail head is a three hour drive from Mendoza, so the trek is doable as a (longish) day trip. It’s well worth the effort, with spectacular views of the highest peak in South America.

South America argentina, hiking, travel
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