The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Have you ever heard of the Kunsthofpassage in Dresden? If you haven’t, don’t feel bad. It’s probably one of Dresden’s best kept secrets, but in this post I’ll tell you all you need to know about it. A few years ago, as I was making plans for our trip to Germany, I stumbled upon a …
The Singing Drain Pipes of Kunsthofpassage – Dresden’s Best Kept SecretRead More
Are you planning an Everest Base Camp trip, but you don’t know where to begin? I know, Everest may sounds intimidating, but don’t worry. If you are not sure what to do or what to expect, you’ve come to the right place. From what to pack to what to eat, this is a complete guide …
Punta Arenas is a small city along the Strait of Magellan, near the southern tip of Chile. If your travel plans include Torres del Paine National Park, or El Chalten, in Argentina, chances are you’ll land in Punta Arenas. The town made a name for itself as the central base for exploring Patagonia, so most …
Located in Argentinian Patagonia, in northern sector of Los Glaciares National Park, the mountain town of El Chalten was founded in the early 1980s as an outpost of Argentina, to anticipate Chile’s claim for that area. Although it started as a frontier town, El Chalten soon became the “trekking capital of the world.”
5 Incredibly Exciting Things to Do in El Chalten, ArgentinaRead More
If you were to do just one hike in Patagonia, it should be the one to Laguna de Los Tres, at the base of Mt. Fitz Roy. This iconic trek which is every hiker’s dream and one of the world’s most amazing destinations. The hike will take you to the base of the majestic mountain complex – the …
Laguna de Los Tres – How to Hike to the Base of Mt. Fitz RoyRead More
About 25 km north of Puerto Natales, on the road to Torres del Paine National Park, lies a pretty unusual cave: Cueva del Milodon (the Mylodon Cave). This is not a cave in the manner of Mammoth Cave, or Carlsbad Caverns. There are no flowing streams, or mineral formations, like stalactites and stalagmites. Cueva del Milodon is …
Face to Face With Prehistoric Beasts at Cueva del MilodonRead More
Did you ever want to visit Torres del Paine but feared that you didn’t have enough stamina to attempt Patagonia’s difficult hikes? The good news is that hiking in Torres del Paine doesn’t necessarily mean doing multi-day treks around the mountains. There are plenty of day hikes in Torres del Paine that don’t require any hiking …
7 Easy to Moderate Hikes in Torres del Paine, ChileRead More
Hiking in Patagonia is breathtakingly beautiful and exciting! This vast, wild region at the tip of South America is a place like no other, and once you see it you’ll understand why. Massive glaciers, jagged granite peaks, azure lakes, roaring waterfalls, and sublime flower fields. Tall mountain peaks and huge swatches of scrubland, dotted with …
Essential Guide for Planning a Hiking Trip in PatagoniaRead More
Seeing Torres del Paine National Park is a dream come true for those who venture to this wild region at the tip of South America. But few travelers to Chilean Patagonia know how to get to Torres del Paine, or what to expect when they get here. In this post I’m going to tell you …
How to Get to Torres del Paine – First Time Visitor’s GuideRead More
