“Death Valley, Moon Valley” … ? It might not sound very enticing. Or does it? For me, a hike through…
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Hiking / Trekking
I discovered hiking (from longer walks to multi-day treks) quite late in life, during my round the world trip to New Zealand. Some of the most beautiful places there can ONLY be reached thanks to multi-day hiking tours. Ever since that sort of initiation, I have become hooked and enjoy the kind of thoughts and spirit that only come when walking one step at a time. This includes several pilgrim routes and multi-day hikes, which I have already written about here.
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Exploring the Altiplano Lagoons in Atacama Desert with Cosmo Andino
by ElenaToday, I had the most amazing travel day in South America. Oh wait, have I actually said that before? Like…
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Part 3 of 3: “Farm Holidays” in Argentina – Visiting Ocumazo Community near La Quebrada in Jujuy
by ElenaJust amazing: It feels like watching one of the seven (or was it eight?) wonders of this world. This canyon,…
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Part 2 of 3: “Farm Holidays” in Argentina – Visiting Villa Llanquín near San Carlos de Bariloche
by ElenaOne day after my horse riding experiencing with the Gaucho Facundo in the local community Nirihuau, Analia Garcia who is employed…
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Part 1 of 3: “Farm Holidays” in Argentina – Visiting Nirihuau Community near San Carlos de Bariloche
by ElenaThank you again, dear team at ANDA Travel! Thanks to your research and contacts I finally became involved with the Argentinian…
“Eating Calafate berries means you are going to come back.” That’s what Argentinians like to tell me. Well, I hope…
Ok. I will not say I am the most knowledgeable, passionate or enduring hiker. But this trek made me smile.…
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Glamping & Horsetrekking: Eco-Tourism in Torres del Paine
by ElenaWhat is growing at the foot of the largest mountain in this area of the Patagonian desert? (Almost) Everything! Hotel Las…
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Glaciers & Guanacos: Exploring Torres del Paine
by ElenaCalving glaciers, grazing Guanacos and oh so gentle men: Torres del Paine is full of wonders. Most people arrive here…
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Local Storytelling, Birdwatching & Sailing in Tierra del Fuego
by ElenaWhat is YOUR perfect travel day? Relaxing, (city) touring, meeting a local, sharing stories, good food, not a single thought…