Racing Motorbikes To Otavalo
I felt a little guilty about escaping the concrete jungle of Quito so soon. Traveller’s burnout had struck and I definitely didn’t feel as if I’d done the city justice […]
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In Pictures: Quilotoa Crater Lake
If you are looking for a great guide explaining how to trek the Quilotoa Loop on a budget, my friend Steve has written a superb guide on his blog here. I’d […]
On The Road Again: Travelling Solo
So after a nine week stint in Bolivia which, looking back, seems all too brief, I’m back on the road and I’m by myself again. Nearly. Since crossing the border […]
Northern Argentina: Jujuy, Purmamarca, Tilcara & Humahuaca.
I excitedly made my way to Jujuy, 2 hours north of Salta, as I had been in touch with Kike whom I had met in the second week of my […]
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 […]
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 […]
Standing at a Crossroads: Hitchiking Through Patagonia
I woke up in the pleasant town of Puerto Varas late on Sunday morning, having spent the night at a comfortable hostel just outside the city. Puerto Varas is 20km […]
Trekking in Parque Nacional Huerquehue
My friend Colin had inspired me to undertake some trekking in South America. When we first met in Santiago, he had been heading north, before returning to the United States, […]
Chillan, Las Trancas and Volcanic Termas.
I arrived at my quiet hostal in Chillán on Monday afternoon. Having unsuccessfully scoured the usual Internet sites for hostals in the area I settled on Casa Sonia Segui, noted […]
Spicy Chile! Barrio Brasil-Yungay, Santiago.
I was so impressed with the Central Markets Tour by the folks at Spicy Chile that I decided to venture out for another of their tours before I left Santiago […]
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