Patagonia and other adventure travel destinations
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Discover moreValentina Torres is a Chilean travel writer, journalist, and explorer of the planet's southernmost lands. Based in Santiago, she specializes in inspirational narratives that connect travelers with the nature, history, and resilience of Patagonia. Through her work with Australis Cruises, she invites readers to discover the untamed beauty of the region with authenticity and respect.
Her deep-rooted passion for the region was ignited during her first expedition through Tierra del Fuego, where she discovered the powerful interplay between nature, local culture, and human resilience. It was this encounter that shaped her vocation to share the stories of the south.
Today, she is dedicated to bridging the gap between travelers and the essence of these untamed territories. Her narratives traverse the stunning geography of the region, ranging from the majestic glaciers of Chile to the wind-swept coasts of Argentina.
By focusing on the history of the region and the traveler's experience, she helps readers understand the true beauty of exploration. Her ultimate goal is to foster a journey defined by authenticity, depth, and a profound respect for the natural world.
Sub-Antarctic forests and idyllic views across the sound and beyond to the frigid seas of the Beagle Channel characterize Lapataia Bay in Tierra del Fuego National Park.
Deep, silent fjords, landscapes of rugged, snow-capped peaks and skies so clear that they dance with the lights of the Aurora Borealis, Norway is a country that has it all. If you’re not already sold, discover our six reasons why Norway needs to be top of your bucket list.
While the Chilean capital may seem to be but a thriving, modern hub of skyscrapers and trendy eateries, if you search in the correct places, you’ll find some hidden, historic gems. Among one of the oldest is Cerro Santa Lucia, a small hill at the heart of downtown Santiago and one of the city’s most […]
This wind-ravaged outcrop of basalt where the raging oceans of the Atlantic, Pacific and Southern meet may not look important. But Cape Horn, South America has played its fair role in maritime history.
As the second largest country in South America, it should come as no surprise that one visit to Argentina is never enough. But it’s not just its huge array of landmarks and relaxed cities that’ll have you coming back again and again. No, Argentina’s sunny climate, warm, welcoming people and staggering diversity of flora and […]
South America cruises in Patagonia are rapidly ranking top of travelers’ to-do lists. With Patagonia home to a bewitching array of precious, remote landscapes only accessible by boat and brimming with a wealth of marine wildlife, visitors are increasingly being drawn to the idea of exploring this region.
She may be vast and brimming with dramatic, inhospitable landscapes, but Patagonia is still easily visited even when you’ve only got two or three weeks to spare. To help you in planning your holidays to Patagonia, we’ve prepared two itineraries that will introduce you to the region by bus, plane and even cruise ship.
Found abundantly throughout the country, the flower of the erythrina crista-galli, cockspur coral tree or ceibo as it is commonly known in Spanish is the Argentina national flower. Its dramatic red coloring and profuse blooms make it one of the most striking varieties of flowering coral trees and, if visiting Argentina during the correct season, […]
Argentina’s flagship variety, malbec has become synonymous with this South American country. But the grape originally hails from France and was only introduced to Argentina in 1852. So what is it about the malbec grown in Argentina that has it consistently being recognized as being the best in the world?
If you’re planning a vacation to Chile, the good news is that with seven major climate types, ranging from low desert in the north, Mediterranean in the central regions and glaciers further south, there is never a bad time of the year to visit. But to ensure that the Chile climate of the region you’re […]