How to prepare for your first hiking experience Are you thinking of planning your first hiking experience? Or dreaming of a long hike somewhere breathtaking? Let me tell you a little story. My head teacher in primary school was also a geography teacher and a helpless fan of outdoors. This resulted in dragging us to…
A quick guide to San Pedro de Atacama: all you need to know to make a perfect trip Post updated March 2024 Atacama is the driest desert on Earth with only 1 to 3 mm of rain per year (although it rained twice last year and flooded many towns, but let’s follow the statistics). In…
High altitude: what you need to know Some of the incredible travel destinations are located in places difficult to reach or at a high altitude. High altitude sickness can ruin your trip, so prepare yourself beforehand. This affects everyone to some extent, but some people suffer more than others. I almost always suffer from high…
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Amazing and unforgettable things to do in Atacama desert in Chile. Here you have a real place to show off your imagination. The sculpture of a rising hand by Irrarazabal, a Chilean sculptor, in the middle of nowehere (literally!) is quite impressive.
A road trip around Chiloe (Chiloé) island in Chile When you hear stories about something more that fifty times from different people, you get to the point that you really want to find out what the fuss is about. For two years of my life in Chile and traveling around South America I have heard…
What to see in Chiloe island: Muelle de las Almas It all started when María, as always inspirational, showed me photos from her trip to Chiloé. She complained about getting totally wet on the first day, being unprepared to the rainy weather and ending up buying all the clothes necessary for more rain. But then…
The best thing to do in Chiloe island: whale watching I mentioned this once or twice (or very much possibly more) before that I really like penguins. I also love whale watching. Whenever possible I look for them on my travels, but often do not have much luck. Those of you, who read my blog…
Where to find penguins in Chile: Caleta Buena in the Atacama It was Friday, a day of a surprise birthday dinner for María, a friend I made in Chile. As the evening was unfolding, I mentioned how much I like penguins and my search for those elegantly funny birds was not very successful during the two…
Tips on staying fit when travelling Traveling is a big part of my life. I cannot imagine not to travel. I always thought that staying fit while traveling is easy. You walk around many hours a day, hike, swim, conquer the mountains. All of this is completely opposite to sitting at a desk. I…
