How to prepare for your first hiking experience
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How to prepare for your first hiking experience

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…

Practical and pretty. 5 favourite accessories to take on a trip to a desert.
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Practical and pretty. 5 favourite accessories to take on a trip to a desert.

What you should pack for a trip to a desert I like practical things. I rarely buy something that has a purely decorative purpose and lies around the house collecting dust. I like comfortable clothes that allow me to travel without worrying about cold wind, too hot sun or getting dirty. Adventure comes before picture-perfect looks….

guide to colonia de sacramento
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A quick guide to Colonia de Sacramento. What to do in this Uruguayan town?

A quick guide to Colonia de Sacramento in Uruguay Colonia de Sacramento, an old colonial town in Uruguay, is usually visited by tourists coming from Buenos Aires. This UNESCO World Heritage Site founded by Portuguese in the 17th century takes you back straight to Portuguese little towns. You may even forget for a moment that…

Punta del Este, the most sexy.  Its 5 secrets.
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Punta del Este, the most sexy. Its 5 secrets.

Punta del Este and its secrets- a quick guide for first timers Nestled along Uruguay’s pristine coastline, Punta del Este is a popular destination for South Americans, including celebrities. No wonder, as it offers an irresistible blend of sun, sand, and sophistication. This glamorous seaside resort town is renowned for its stunning beaches, making it…

Desierto Florido. Flowering desert of Atacama.
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Desierto Florido. Flowering desert of Atacama.

Who said a desert cannot be colourful? The two words “flower” and “desert” in one sentence don’t really go together. I probably told you a few times before that Atacama is surprising. It looks like it has more surprises for me than I could ever expect. I heard about the phenomenon of desierto florido some…

Salento- where palms speak to the clouds
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Salento- where palms speak to the clouds

Salento and Valle de Cocora- unforgettable Colombian experience Coffee tradition, friendly people, tasty dishes, untouched landscapes…Salento has it all that is best in Colombia. The weather was not spoiling us too much, but no rain can ruin the beauty and experience of Valle de Cocora or hiking through the cloud forest. When not taking long…

How to see La Mano del Desierto- A Rising Hand in Atacama
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How to see La Mano del Desierto- A Rising Hand in Atacama

How to see La Mano del Desierto Edited January 2024 We are cutting across the desert of Atacama on Route 5, tottering to the sounds of Latin rhythm, when suddenly a gigantic human hand rises from the sandy ground. This enormous hand, designed and constructed by a Chilean artist Mario Irarrázabal, cries for attention. Not…