With the Towers piercing the dawning sky and the wild Patagonian winds swirling around, there’s no better place to be curled up in Torres del Paine than at EcoCamp. Recently we had the pleasure of staying at this incredible property in an equally incredible part of the world. Having read countless reviews online it was […]
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Argentina, Back Packing, Brazil, Chile, Monthly Round-Up, Patagonia, South America
Two Months on the Road in South America – Chile, Argentina & Brazil
09
Oct
Oct
Another month has been and gone here in South America and with lots of new experiences under our belts, it’s hard to imagine wanting to be anywhere else. If you haven’t been following our travels, here’s a run-down on our route, key expenses and highlights of the last month or so… You’ll find our previous […]
Activities, Chile, Eco Tourism, Hiking, Patagonia, South America
The Base of the Towers – The Jewel in Torres Del Paine’s Crown
01
Oct
Oct
Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia offers a number of world-class hikes to travellers keen to brave the elements. The most famous (and challenging) walk in the national park, the Base de las Torres (Base of the Towers) offers spectacular views amongst some of the most incredible natural scenery in the world. We took up the challenge […]
Activities, Chile, Eco Tourism, Hiking, Patagonia, South America
Day Two of the W Trek – Conquering the French Valley
23
Sep
Sep
With our first full day hike in Torres del Paine behind us we slowly rolled out of ‘bed’ (if you can call a sleeping bag, ground mat and a lumpy jumper-come-pillow a bed) and psyched ourselves up for day two out on the trails. Being our first experience of multi-day hikes, the need to pour […]
Activities, Chile, Eco Tourism, Patagonia, South America
Patagonia by Horseback – The Perfect Alternative to Hiking
20
Sep
Sep
Patagonia is a popular destination for nature-lovers to explore by foot but not all are up to hiking over challenging terrain – there’s a reason the term ‘Patagonian flat’ was coined after all! For travellers looking to enjoy the local scenery without having to clamber up and down mountains themselves, horseback riding is a great […]
Activities, Adventure, Chile, Eco Tourism, Hiking, Patagonia
Day One of the W Trek – Rain, Wind Gusts, Sub-Zero Camping & Lots of Smiles!
14
Sep
Sep
Stretching across two countries, Patagonia is as massive as it is impressive; it’s almost overwhelmingly so, covering almost half of Chile and a third of Argentina. For an area with such vast landmass though, the lack of people is incredibly obvious and to be frank, refreshing. Though Patagonia envelops such a large area, there’s one […]