Hiking Patagonia: where do you start?
As part of her two year solo trek, Dina Carter gives you the lowdown on hiking hubs in Patagonia
Volcanoes and vino: Toasting big milestones in Chile and Argentina
Travel writer Laura Holmes reflects on gathering nine friends to tackle wine and wilderness on a South American adventure tour
There's magic on the Chilean island of Chiloé
Not far from the mainland, Chiloé's way of life hearkens back to a simpler time
How Ciclovia paves the way for green, active travel
The cycling event, born in Colombia, has spread across Latin America
Why beautiful Valparaíso is the id to Santiago's ego
The Chilean city is one of the most striking urban spaces on the planet
4 treks for would-be mountaineers
Not quite ready for the north face of the Eiger? These trips are for you
Take a hike: 8 of the world's greatest treks
These are no walks in the park. They’ll challenge you physically and engage you mentally, leaving you with an indelible impression of the richness of our planet.
Meet Tukuturi, an Easter Island statue that looks nothing like the rest
With its round head, kneeling posture and beard, this moai is completely unique — and a complete mystery
A tour of Pablo Neruda's Chile
Celebrate World Poetry Day on March 21 by exploring the colourful world of Chile's celebrated poet
7 of the world’s most remote & beautiful places
Check out seven of the furthest-flung, hardest-to-get-to destinations whose sheer beauty make them worth their often challenging journeys.
Look up! Stargazing in Chile’s Atacama Desert
The Atacama’s remoteness, altitude, minimal light pollution, and arid desert atmosphere make it one of the best places on Earth to see the heavens above.
Women walking the Americas
Writer Carolyn McCarthy applauds how two friends are travelling of the length of the Americas to connect with locals — especially women.
Eat it up, walk it off
Take a look at some of the world’s best treks and how they pair with some of the world’s best foods.
On walking
Writer Pam Mandel explores why walking is the fastest way to get to the heart of where you're going.
5 tips for trekking in Torres del Paine
Planning a trip to the end of the earth? Patagonia expert Carolyn McCarthy shares her top tips for trekking what is, arguably, South America's finest national park.
Top 7 things to do in Santiago, Chile
Curious as to what you’ll find in Santiago? Wanderers-in-Residence Dan and Audrey share what’s at the top of their list.
Time and Tradition: the cowboy life in Patagonia
Travel writer Shelley Seale saddles up to learn about the enduring spirit of Chile’s cowboys.
11 of our Planet’s Most Jaw-Dropping Landscapes
Join us on a journey to some of the planet's most beautiful landscapes
Instagrams of the Week: Mountains
See how our travellers took their Instagram accounts to new heights this week as we round up their best mountain pics.
Your Planet in 7 Seconds: Gulping Seagulls in Argentina
Watch these seagulls soar over the rolling waves of Nahuel Huapi Lake, where a strange monster is said to dwell.