Above the Clouds: Mountaineering in Colombia
“How fit are you?” David asks me in a voice message. While I am still thinking about the fact that the last hiking tour was already a little while ago, David continues: “the tour will not be easy”…
Expedition into the Andes II: Seeking the Path
After the day at the foot of the volcano Descabezado, we leave early in the morning. We want to use the newly gained energy to move forward more than what is planned for a day. We couldn’t climb the volcano, therefore, we’d like to make it to the next hot thermal baths today.
Expedition into the Andes Part I: Holding on at any Price?
When we start walking with our heavy-loaded backpacks, I’m a little restless. This trek is different than usual. For days, we will be on our own, see no other soul, and follow a largely unmarked path alone with the help of map and compass.
Patagonia’s Wild West: Stagnation on the Carretera Austral
From O’Higgins to Puerto Montt, the Ruta 7, better known as Carretera Austral, runs across South of Chile over 1350 km. This road is very popular among travellers due to its magnificent landscape.