Patagonia and other adventure travel destinations
A blog for adventurers who like to travel in style
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.
Lovers of adventure won’t have missed Lonely Planet’s list of the best destinations to travel in 2017, which was released in October to much international fanfare. As the globe’s leading series of guide books, their writers scour each and every country for the last remaining untouched paradises for adventure, creating a list to inspire and […]
Nothing quite represents Argentina better than its beating heart – the country’s famed capital, Buenos Aires. And nothing will make your South America holidays complete without a few days soaking up the elegant ambience of this bohemian, vibrant and utterly beautiful city.
Mark Twain carried one, as did Darwin on his voyage around the world on the HMS Beagle. In fact, adventurers throughout the ages have discovered how indispensable the humble travel journal can be, because, as medieval Moroccan scholar and traveler, Ibn Battuta concisely identifies: “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a […]
While nowhere quite offers the same introduction to modern Argentine life than its capital – elegant but trendy, bohemian but contemporary Buenos Aires, there’s a lot more to see in the larger province of Buenos Aires. Exploring the historic tango neighborhood of San Telmo or wandering the colorful streets of harbourside La Boca are both excellent ways […]
As the most prolific seabird in the tropical oceans and with its extraordinary habit of staying airborne for up to five years, the Sooty tern is an intriguing bird in its own right. However, it is the significant role that it has played in the culture of Easter Island, a remote territory located over 1,250-miles […]
Why Shoud You Discover Patagonia? Wherever you visit, Patagonia maintains an elusive, secretive charm. Its barely-known history, barren yet picturesque mountains and grasslands and windswept coastlines teeming with precious wildlife never fail to astonish. Today we bring you an Infographic about the main reasons why patagonia shoud be in your bucket List.
South America may not have the greatest reputation when it comes to safety concerns, but there’s one region that bucks the trend: Patagonia. Speak to anyone about their experiences of traveling in this region and you’ll find that it’s true what everyone says: Patagonians really are the friendliest people on the planet.
Although Argentina is famed the globe over for its cultivation of delicious malbec wine, visitors may be surprised to learn that a new tipple is growing in status and joining the ranks of this legendary drink: craft beer. Given southern Argentina has long attracted immigrants from Germany – a country with a strong tradition in […]
Flanked by some of the most famous of Argentine landmarks – the three peaks of Mount Fitz Roy, Aguja Poincenot and Cerro Torre – Laguna de Los Tres is a picturesque lake that draws hikers and lovers of sublime natural landscapes from across the world.
Few wine-producing regions around the world have quite the same combination of unique conditions as those are found in Chile’s Central Valley, the destination for most Chile wine tours. Here, top quality, healthy vines are a product of Chile’s Mediterranean climate that sees cold, rainy winters and warm, dry summers. Mix this with large fluctuations between […]