Author: Tasha Williams

The Atacama Desert (Spanish: Desierto de Atacama) is a plateau in South America, covering a 1,000-kilometre (600 mi) strip of land on the Pacific coast, west of the Andes mountains. According to estimates the Atacama Desert proper occupies 105,000 square kilometres (41,000 sq mi), or…

A long time ago, in a land far, far away, explorers discovered a magnificent place with a unique geography like nothing they had seen before. They said giants over eight feet tall inhabited the region, a region they later named Patagonia. Perhaps there were no…

Traveling solo in Patagonia doesn’t have to mean exploring remote wilderness alone. With the right planning, guides, transportation, and local support, solo travelers can enjoy the freedom of traveling independently while still having expert help where it matters most. Patagonia is the most beautiful, awe-inspiring…

Patagonia is an awe-inspiring region, with magnificent landscapes and fascinating flora & fauna. The warmth and kindness of its people is also like no other region in Chile, making one feel like family, instead of a tourist, in this magical place. But these are not…

Golden plains stretch beneath endless skies, glaciers glisten in the afternoon sun, and the towering Paine Massif cast shadows over untouched wilderness. Patagonia is a land of contrasts, where nature defines every journey. One day, you could be hiking beneath the spires of Torres del…

Torres del Paine National Park has been named the 8th wonder of the world after receiving 5 million votes on VirtualTourist.com from visitors around the world. The park emerged as the winner against 300 entries submitted by over 50 countries in the contest that was…