Trekking in Torres Del Paine Part 3 – Smoky Red Sunrise, Pizza & Beer.
Days 3 & 4: Campamento Italiano – Mirador Los Torres – Hotel Los Torres (~24km) It still seemed like the middle of the night when my phone vibrated to life […]
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Trekking in Torres Del Paine Part 2 – Patagonian Rain & Sunshine
Day 2: Refugio Paine Grande – Refugio Los Cuernos (13.1km) If it were not for the hot shower the next morning, I’m not sure how I would have got myself […]
Nuevo Amigos & The Marble Caves of Rio Tranquilo
Travelling solo has its highs and lows. The freedom to see and do what you want at your own pace, the ease of catching a ride when you're alone, and […]
Changing Fortunes: Villa Santa Lucia to Coyhaique.
During the last two days my journey south has hit some unexpected lows and some amazing highs. I caught a cheap, early bus from Futaleufú at 6am on Saturday morning […]
A Week in a Chilean Family Home
Invariably, travel plans change. Buses run late, towns or roads get flooded, earthquakes happen (in Chile anyway) and people change their plans. One week ago I didn't think I'd still […]
Northern Chile Part 1 – La Serena
I ventured further into Northern Chile after leaving the tourist-packed Valparaíso and took the overnight bus to La Serena. The seven hour bus trip meant that I saved on a […]
“Quisiera Una Mapa, Por Favor” Exploring Valparaiso.
Valparaíso is a 1 1/2 hour bus trip north of Santiago and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, meaning that there are measures in place to preserve the unique features […]
Chileans, the Fresh Food People!
There is an abundance of maps, tours and guides at your fingertips when you're staying at a metropolitan hostel like La Casa Roja. After picking a few up from reception […]
El Calvo Rides South – South America on Two Wheels
Bryce Bissinger doesn't go unnoticed. The first time we met at Hostel Cienfuegos he had just parked his bike, an offroad Honda that bears all the markings of his journey […]
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