Patagonia and other adventure travel destinations
A blog for adventurers who like to travel in style
Discover moreSantiago Rivas is an Argentine expedition guide and travel writer based in Ushuaia. He specializes in sharing experiential and technical stories that connect nature, history, and adventure in Patagonia. Through his work with Australis Cruises, he invites readers to experience the thrill of discovery in one of the planet's last wild frontiers.
As a native of Tierra del Fuego, his connection to the landscape runs deep. With over a decade of experience exploring the most remote corners of the region, he brings a unique perspective to his writing.
Santiago focuses on revealing the untamed side of the territory, offering insights into local wildlife, exploration history, and the technical aspects of the journey. His narratives aim to bridge the gap between the traveler and the environment, encouraging a profound understanding of nature and history.
Ranked as the fifth top wine producing country in the world, it’s no wonder that the Malbec grape has become synonymous with Argentina. Relaxing in a trendy Buenos Aires bar with a glass of locally produced wine and a steak from the parrilla has become the stuff of perfect Argentina holidays, but many visitors to this country are […]
Voted as the Eighth Wonder of the World in 2013 by international tourists, Torres del Paine National Park remains a symbol of Chilean Patagonia and a destination that has been capturing the imagination of hikers and travelers across the globe. Home to the Torres del Paine Circuit, as well as the ‘W’ trek, the park has arguably […]
Always ranking highly on travelers’ bucket lists to South America, the Galápagos Islands are a spellbinding paradise of unique, scientifically significant wildlife species and are located 620-miles (1000-km) off the coast of Ecuador.
With a 2,600-mile (4,200km) coastline, it’s unsurprising that pristine sands characterize this coastal country. Chile’s vast line of beaches extends from the tip of South America at Cape Horn in the far south, to the border of Peru in the north, making it a country completely at one with the sea. Given that the average […]
While a myriad of countries including Greenland, Alaska, and Chile boast these dramatic geological formations, only one country can really lay claim to being the home of the fjord: Norway. A Norwegian word, fjord has become inseparably linked with Norway and the waterways themselves a national symbol. In a country whose coastline measures over 15,000 miles […]
A small, unassuming oasis settlement, San Pedro de Atacama sits at the heart of one of Chile’s most mesmerizing geographical features: the otherworldly scenery of the Atacama Desert. A dramatic landscape of vast salt plains ringed by smoking, volcanic peaks, this region is a firm favourite on the Chilean tourist trail.