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Family beach vacation packing list + free PDF printable!
I actually had a different article planned instead of this one, but we’re about to travel to a beach and I’m making a packing list. So, a family beach vacation packing list article it is! When we went to Croatia this June (2021), we drove our car. Which means, we had lots and lots of space for everything that I…
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Things to do in Los Glaciares National Park – not just glaciers
The name of parque nacional Los Glaciares in Argentinian Patagonia literally translates to “the Glaciers” in English. So when thinking of things to do in Los Glaciares national park, “visit glaciers” would be the obvious answer. Yes, it is true, there are 47 major glaciers and about 190 smaller glaciers there, plus the South Patagonian ice field! So visiting and…
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Los Glaciares National Park – the ‘what’s and the ‘how’s
The name of the Los Glaciares National Park in Argentinian Patagonia literally means “the glaciers”. I guess that gives you quite an idea of what you can find in the park! But it’s not only glaciers there, though. There are countless hiking opportunities; incredible lakes, including lago Argentino – the biggest lake in Argentina; Patagonian steppe and forests; the South…
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What to pack for Patagonia and what not to pack [2021]
What to pack for Patagonia? Well, it’s quite easy to answer – winter stuff! Even if you’re travelling to Patagonia during summer, that is, December or January, you still need winter stuff. Patagonia is located in the very south of South America where the Atlantic and Pacific winds meet, so it’s one of the windiest regions in the world. When…
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Essential things to pack for travelling + free PDF printable!
What to pack for a vacation? Not easy to answer. Each vacation is different. You go to different destinations, stay in different accommodation, travel in a different way. But! There are essential things to pack for travelling that you need to take on EVERY trip. Those things are easy to list. All of these essential travel items, bar the hiking…
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Torres del Paine National Park – a place you can’t miss
Torres del Paine national park is one of the most incredible places on earth. It’s rough, untamed, and has been touched less by the people than other places. The nature is incredible, with towering granite mountains with glaciers, turquoise lakes and rivers, raging waterfalls, and blooming pampas. There are loads of things to do, from animal safaris to hiking to…
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Activities in Torres del Paine for every taste
There are different activities in Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia for different tastes and levels of physical ability. You can, obviously, do hiking – there are many trails that don’t require overnight stays in a tent or even a high level of endurance. There are even guided glacier hikes available! But there is so much more available!…
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Refugios and Campsites in Torres del Paine
Go to sleep under a star cover. Wake up, crawl out of your tent, and enjoy a thousand years old glacier just hanging off a mountain. Campsites in Torres del Paine offer just that. If you’re an avid hiker, the famous W or O treks in Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia are definitely on your bucket list.…
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14 best hikes in Patagonia – from short walks to multi day treks
There is an incredible amount of stunning hiking trails in Patagonia. It is definitely a hiker’s paradise. You don’t even have to be in an incredible physical shape – some of the best hikes in Patagonia are accessible even to relative beginners! We spent 10 days in Patagonia when we visited South America (Chile mostly, but still) in 2017, which…
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Everything you would like to know about renting a car and driving in Patagonia
Patagonia is a wild and remote place, with quite some distances between the sights, so you need a way to get around down there. We ourselves rented a car, so I’ve put together some information you should now about car rental in Patagonia. Should you take a bus or rent a car in Patagonia? So, first things first. You basically…
