Trekking the Planet Wallpaper – Series 13
Our thirteenth series of wallpaper, covering our time in Argentina, is now available!
Cruising the Patagonian Fjords on the Navimag Ferry [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as Sandy reviews their time traveling through the Patagonian fjords and channels on the Navimag Ferry Evangelistas from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt in Chile.
A Taste of Argentina – Food Highlights
In our newest food experiences installment, Sandy writes about our culinary highlights while traveling in Argentina.
Trekking the “W” in Torres del Paine, Chile [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they review their time in Parque Nacional Torres del Paine in Chile.
The Final Trek: Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park
We took our first step trekking 355 days ago when we began the Overland Track in Tasmania, Australia. Now, after 470 miles of hiking in some of the most incredible cultural and natural places of the world, we completed our twelfth and final trek, in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
Of Mountains, Glaciers and Lakes: Hiking in Los Glaciares National Park
Our last stop in our 26-day, 2,700 mile (4,345 kilometer) overland journey through Argentina was in Los Glaciares National Park. While here we were treated to some of the most spectacular mountain, glacier and lake scenery of our expedition.
Why We Use Local Guides
Sandy writes about why we use local guides and how we chose them for this journey.
Summer in Southern Patagonia [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as review their time in Southern Patagonia.
Riding on Horses and Highways in Argentina’s Patagonia
Our last week has been a mixture of travel, including a day on horseback and two long days on a famous South American highway, portions of which are not paved. In the process, we viewed the rugged beauty and learned about the cultural history of this area.
How I Work while Trekking the Planet
Darren recently completed a Q&A interview on how he works, given our continual travel while we are Trekking the Planet.
A Show of Hands (Cueva de Las Manos) [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as Darren and Sandy review their time at the Cueva de Las Manos (or Cave of The Hands)
Land of Dinos and Vinos – Northern Patagonia
Our initial Patagonian stop was in the city of Neuquén. Here we took a “Dinos and Vinos” tour to learn more about the surrounding area.