Patagonia, also called The End of the World, is still an unknown destination to most. It is not yet thought of as a place most would ponder spending their vacation time, especially if you are looking to get away from it all, be pampered or taken care of in style. You might think of this […]
05.29.18
What do you dream about when you imagine a visit to Patagonia? The animals? The glaciers? Or unbelievably beautiful lakes and landscapes? The great thing is that you don’t have to choose. Patagonia has it all — the wildlife you won’t see anywhere else, the bucket-list sights and experiences that excite every adventurer. We put […]
05.09.18
If you’re planning a trip to South America this year, you’ve got a lot of amazing options when considering destinations. But if you’re looking to be totally wowed by natural wonders, the choices generally come down to two places: Patagonia vs Atacama Desert. Patagonia has breathtaking mountains, endless steppes, unusual wildlife, and stunning glaciers and […]
04.03.18
It’s a blistering July day in Phoenix and my chunky Bugaboots are drawing a few curious looks in the airport. But it’s winter in South America, and I’m headed to South America on a Puma tracking in Patagonia expedition with Quasar. It’s my first trip to Torres del Paine, a 900-square mile park in the […]
03.13.18
Thanks to the passion, hard work and generosity of American business people and philanthropists, Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and Douglas Tompkins, Chile has officially created five new national parks and expanded three others in what is the world’s largest donation of privately owned land. “Few places like this one grab you and hold on to you […]
02.13.18
Archeological findings reveal that Patagonia and the Tierra del Fuego was inhabited by native peoples as far back as 4,500 years ago. These native tribes are commonly referred to as ‘Tehuelche tribes’ or ‘Fuegians’ but actually refer to a number of separate groups with their own unique dialects and traditions. Here, these nomadic people roamed […]
11.28.17
Here at Quasar, we know that as a traveling photographer, you have special requirements. There’s little point in visiting an amazing overlook in the middle of the day when the photographic payoff is just before sunset as the long light of the day converts the Torres del Paine into the glowing Towers of Indigo. After […]
09.27.17
Just like a great wine, here at Quasar, we believe that travel too, gets better with age! Once the kids have left home, you’re now free to explore the globe and do something to reward yourself for all those years of hard work. If you’re looking for your next holiday destination with stunning landscapes, incredible […]
07.11.17
As summer draws to an end in the northern hemisphere, you’re probably dreaming about where and when to vacation this year. If exploring Patagonia’s wild and rugged national parks, glaciers and incredible wildlife is on your to-do list, here’s 7 reasons to travel to Patagonia in the fall (September through to the beginning of December). […]
01.18.17
When you’re traveling through a place as stunning as Patagonia, why not travel in comfort, safety and in style?! Choosing between a Jeep adventure vs a rental car in Patagonia should be an easy decision… Yes, the view is the same, BUT, the experience is totally different from the front seat of your very own […]
