Chile – La Serena and Humboldt National Reserve

We calmed down after the wild rush at Valparaiso with the help of an 8-hour bus ride towards La Serena.  La Serena is a city, that is situated about 1200 km away from our final destination, the Atacama Desert. It … Read More

Chile – Valparaiso in a day

Fresh oceanic breeze stokes the fire, making it hot enough for the pieces of corn thrown in to cook. Delicious food with a well-deserved glass or two of the Chilean Carménère on the terrace of our hostel. The hostel is … Read More

Chile – the many faces of Santiago

The bus as a mode of transportation has many advantages. Lest it seems we complain too much, we are going to tell you about the 8-hour journey from Mendoza to Santiago that took us straight through the mountain. Santiago is … Read More

Argentinean Patagonia – Perito Moreno Glacier

“It isn’t the biggest but it’s the most beautiful!” would say anyone who you ask about Perito Moreno. It is situated in the South part of Los Glaciares National Park, about 80 km from El Calafate, in Lago Argentino. It … Read More

Argentinean Patagonia – Viedma Glacier

The glaciers are a big deal. Figuratively and literally. The word itself sounds intriguing and scary. And while everybody has studied about them, we never would have thought that we’d have the opportunity to experience one first hand and first … Read More

Argentinean Patagonia – El Chaltén

Three hours by bus from El Calafate and two and a half on foot through the mountain and you reach the view below! This is what attracts so many people to El Chalten, a.k.a. the hiking capital of Patagonia! This … Read More

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