Finally, the big day arrived and we were ready. My friend Jabi and I were about to face our biggest mountain challenge ever: climbing the Cotopaxi volcano, nearly 6,000 meters high. After … [Read more...]
How to travel to Angel Falls, Venezuela
South America is a wild, unique and surprising destination. However, after a few years wandering around the continent, I noticed that some countries are especially popular among tourists while others … [Read more...]
How to get to Iquitos by Boat
Deep into Peru, we find one of the most fascinating areas of the country. A tropical forest where river routes replace roads. It's the Peruvian Amazon, the famous lung of the planet, that … [Read more...]
Hiking the Huayhuash Circuit
It would be difficult to find another hike across South America that could beat the beautiful Huayhuash Circuit. This route will take you through dizzying cliffs, snowy peaks and surreal lagoons. Most … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz trek: Hiking the Cordillera blanca in Peru
One of my reasons for coming to Peru was to explore the Cordillera Blanca. The Peruvian Andes are spectacular throughout the country. Once in Huaraz, we made some plans to explore different … [Read more...]
Backpacking in Peru
There are very few countries that truly represent the magic, taste and tradition of South America. Peru has virtually all of it; mountain hikes, waterfalls, rainforests bathed by the famous Amazon … [Read more...]
Hiking the Torres del Paine W Circuit
Explore one of the most impressive regions of the Chilean Patagonia and hike the famous Torres del Paine W trek! The truth is that Patagonia is a unique place in the world! Its nature is just … [Read more...]
Living in a favela in Rio
- Hey, Miguel, how are you doing in Rio? Where are you living? In Copacabana? - Well, nearby … but I’m living in a favela. - What? Are you crazy? That’s how most conversations with my friends … [Read more...]
Hiking the Gocta falls in Chachapoyas, Peru
I have to admit that I am a bit skeptical when somebody speaks of waterfalls or for that matter, any large volume of water flowing down a rockface. It has probably happened to you before, when … [Read more...]