Tag: travel
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Coming Home & Chasing Rainbows.
It’s been quite some months since I’ve made an entry to this blog, for reasons I hadn’t nearly fathomed to consider. To pack up life as it was and channel extended months of energy and emotions into a constant highlight reel of beautiful experiences and new friendships with what seemed an insatiable freedom, is something…
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3 Great Reasons to Travel with Carry-On Luggage.
Imagine travelling for months on end with everything you need, contained to a mere 10 kilograms, strapped to your back. Through airports you turn a blind eye to ‘bag drop’ and in layover destinations, you forego the expense of lockers and BagBnB. All the while, saving much needed funds that will likely afford you lunch,…
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The Best 10 of Argentina. Impressionable Highlights & Experiences from this Vast & Beautiful Land.
As we make our way across the border into Chile, it’s hard to believe that 8 weeks in Argentina has passed us by so quickly. From a colourful Buenos Aires to Bariloche; the gateway to Patagonia, further south to the stunning snow-capped Andean landscapes of El Chaltén and El Calafate, north to Mendoza’s wine region,…
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10 Tips & Tricks to Long Haul Bus Travel in Argentina.
As I write this entry we’re almost 7 hours into our 18-hour bus journey from Mendoza to Salta, in Argentina’s mid-north. Sitting in the front two seats on the top level, we’re well positioned to better enjoy the beautiful mountains on the horizon, as well to melt; with the sun’s reflection intensely magnified through the…
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The Stunning Serrania de Hornocal, Argentina. Where the Magic Happens at 4350m Above Sea Level.
Regardless of where you are in the world, there’s something quite settling about having two feet safely on the ground. But even more so, there’s something incredibly thrilling (and rewarding) that comes from being pushed out of your comfort zone. And it’s these places of unfamiliar, trying and holding on for dear life, that is…
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Hiking the Loma del Pliegue Tumbado, El Chaltén, Patagonia. A Less Known Trail though Nonetheless Impressive.
For those who are chasing a picturesque hike that’s somewhat off the beaten track (yet is (almost) as impressive as the infamous Laguna de los Tres), then the Loma del Pliegue Tumbado trail is for you. With access from the west of El Chaltén, it’s a 20 kilometre return trek and takes a suggested 4…
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A Practical Last Minute Gift Guide for our Travelling Companions. Give Consciously this Valentine’s Day.
With February 14 upon us already, this year is f.l.y.i.n.g on by! And what better excuse to spoil our loved ones (or ourselves) with a little sumptin’ sumptin’ this Valentine’s Day to show our appreciation. Because we need a marked day of the year to do so after all… And so, if you’re anything like…
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Hiking The Iconic Laguna de los Tres (Mount Fitz Roy), El Chaltén, Patagonia.
Renowned for the incredible hiking that’s literally on its doorstep, El Chaltén is a quaint little village in Argentina’s south-west. It’s set at the foothill of the Los Glaciares National park and is the perfect base for a few days to enjoy all it has to offer. You’re likely familiar with the logo of the…
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Hitching in Argentina. Getting About the Local Way!
Truth be told, I’ve never hitch-hiked in my life. Until now in South America (sorry mum!). Like most children from a young age, my sisters and I were drilled with the ‘never get into cars with strangers’ spiel. And for many years those words were etched into my mind. Until of course Uber arrived, and…