Traveler, photographer and blogger Sherry Ott from Ottsworld joins us on a 2-week adventure in Patagonia. Follow her at #patagoniaadventure for real-time updates, personal experiences and photos (like the stunner above) as she makes her way through this rugged and remarkable landscape. Sherry’s journey includes a Patagonia expedition cruise in historic and remote waterways. She’ll also be strapping on her hiking boots for a Torres del Paine tour and a [...]
On Peru’s classic Inca Trail tour, travelers hike in altitudes ranging from ~ 9,000-14,500 ft. The highest campsite is ~ 12,000 ft. Altitude affects people differently and until you have visited an area with high altitude, it is impossible to predict how your body will react. Hiking trips should include at least 3 days at high altitude with mild activities before you begin your trek. This time allows your body [...]
From the stark and stunning Atacama Desert, to its legendary Patagonia peaks, a Chile tour provides an outdoor playground for adventure enthusiasts and offers a landscape that seems tailor-made for the active adventure traveler. There is no shortage of options to actively explore Chile and here are five of our favorites ways to do just that. Whitewater Rafting Rafting Chile’s Futaleufu River is recognized as one of the top whitewater [...]
The Chile Tourism Board is doing a big promotion of Chile’s island escapes in the October issue of Outside Magazine. They invite you to “Get Lost” and take a new look at Chile travel — castaway style — by highlighting some of its island superstars like Easter Island and Chiloe, and less-known, Robinson Crusoe Island (yes, that Robinson Crusoe…). Obviously, they are big fans. And so am I. Here’s why [...]
Ecuador’s paramo, a complex ecosystem of rolling alpine grassland, protects precious fresh water and endemic species. It is stunning in itself, but when combined with Ecuador’s legendary Avenue of Volcanos – including the mighty Cotopaxi – makes this unique area of Ecuador is a steadfast crowd-pleaser. Here are a few of my favorites trips to explore and experience this beautiful region of Ecuador. Cotopaxi Trekking Hike in the shadows of [...]
Trekkers in South America are daring and adventuresome – not to brag or anything. My group planned our hike to the famed Machu Picchu ruins for months. We marveled at the ruins as we massaged our tired legs. Then we flew back the United States without giving mystical Patagonia a second thought. We were right there! Why didn’t we continue our journey? Follow more than one path during your stay [...]
