Chile

On average, travel in Patagonia was one of the most expensive months of my South America trip. In this blog post, I'll take you through exactly what I spent travelling through Patagonia for one month.

As a city, Santiago has probably been one of my least favourites. Congested and polluted, I honestly didn't warm up to the centre that much. Thankfully, I booked an apartment outside the centre with a gym and a pool and with Chile heading into summer, it was perfect timing.

If you're heading to Torres del Paine in Patagonia, then you've more than likely heard a thing or two about the W Circuit, Patagonia. Over 80km, if you're brave enough to enter its wilderness then you're in for a hike of a lifetime....

Waddling with penguins on a tour in Patagonia

Hiking the Torres del Paine circuit is a dream come true for anyone heading to Patagonia. I had heard so much about how amazing the W-Circuit is from travellers I had met on the road. It seemed like the thing to do...

Photogenic cities are kind of my thing and no doubt Valparaiso is top on the list. Colourful, vibrant, poetic and wonderfully crooked, Valparaiso is home to exquisite graffiti and street art splattered across town. With a bustling cultural scene...

Its impressive formations might make you think you're walking on the moon. Scientists have even tested prototype robots for Mars due to its dry terrain. If you go on the tour, you'll visit some impressive salt caves which for only two weeks of the year get flooded...

When in Chile, chances are you'll be popping over to the Atacama Desert. One of the driest places on earth there's a whole array of things to do and see. Many will involve tours but if you're willing to brave the heat, there's so much you can do just from renting a bike...