Tag: trekking
Exploring Andalucía – all roads lead to Ronda
Andalucía brings to mind Mediterranean beaches and Moorish architecture under a burning sun. In March 2019, we searched for green routes - and found them.... Read More
Trekking in Patagonia
Patagonia is full of awesome trekking opportunities. These are the ones we did and the ones we would have loved to do.... Read More
The Santa Cruz Trek
Our last big hike led us into the Cordillera Blanca. The Santa Cruz Trek offered stunning views but it also was one of the most physically challenging hikes we ever did.... Read More
Into the Colca Canyon – and back out
On our first hike in Peru we went into the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Suffering from altitude sickness this turned out to be a big challenge but we found a green oasis at t... Read More
Paso Rio Puelo trek – from Argentina to Chile on foot
We had crossed the border between Argentina and Chile four times, by plane, bus and hitchhiking. It was time to try something new: doing it on foot. When we discovered the Paso Rio Puelo, we knew we h... Read More
Around Cerro Hielo Azul – snow and a blue river
Our hike around Cerro Hielo Azul starting in El Bolson was magical with the contrast between the snow and the warm sun, plus the blue river. ... Read More
Cerro Chaltén and surroundings – a four day trek
We left for this hike quite spontaneously after just arriving in the town of El Chalten. It ended up being one of our favourite treks in Patagonia, with stunning views over Mount Fitz Roy and the beau... Read More
The Y-trek in Torres del Paine
Any guide book on Chile and South America lists trekking in the national park Torres del Paine as one of the must-do activities. Instead of following the usually recommended circuits, we decided to di... Read More