A short list of favourites when visiting Japan’s former capital city and its surroundings
The easiest detours from Tokyo
Just my favourites from the obvious choices to escape the city…
A Tokyo address book for the Summer 夏
Some favourites for the worst season in the city…
Desierto florido
Every other ten years something magical happens in the North of Chile: the Atacama desert blossoms for the winter season….
Uncrowded bits of Argentina: San Juan + La Rioja
Known for having one of the clearest skies on Earth, as well as being home to the world oldest dinosaurs and Argentina’s most revered pagan saint, the provinces of San Juan and La Rioja feel as remote as they sound…
City guides: Santiago and surroundings
“En Santiago de Chile
Los días son interminablemente largos:
Varias eternidades en un día.”
Nicanor Parra
Some addresses here …
(Graffiti by street artist Javier Barriga)
Crossing the Andes by feet
In 1810 General José De San Martin and a group of soldiers crossed the Andes to Chile through seven different routes. At the time, both countries were Spanish colonies, and when instability took over in Europe due to Napoleonic wars, the General saw the time apt to claim independence from the crown. In March of last year, I crossed with a group along the route…
Free trekking options around Mendoza, Argentina
This post covers exclusively hiking options in the region. It’s the Andes and it’s mostly free. It’s a hiker’s dream.
My favourite hikes in the 7 Lagos circuit
Beautiful routes with lake views in Patagonia
Glossary of basic Tahitian words
Iaorana …