Explore the World One Country at a Time
Explore the World One Country at a Time
Field of purple lupines along the Ring Road’s south section Highlights Description of places to visit along Iceland’s Ring Road. Suggested itinerary plus tips in planning a Ring Road adventure. Description You have come to the right place in planning your Iceland Ring Road adventure. Here, we describe some of the many places you can …
What this Blog is About This blog describes our experience driving in southern Spain in October – November of 2021 and in the islands of Mallorca and Menorca in March of 2022. Most of the contents of this article is about driving in mainland Spain. There is not much to write about driving in the …
Crater Lake, Oregon Highlights Long weekend road trip from Eugene Oregon to Bandon Beach, south to Redwoods National Park near Crescent City, California, north to Crater Lake National Park, west to Roseburg before returning back to Eugene, Oregon Time of Visit: May 2024 Duration of Visit: Three nights. Description This long weekend adventure began and …
Volcan Villarrica can be seen from the eastern shores of Laguna Villarrica in Pucón Highlights An area filled with lakes and rivers, several waterfalls and plenty of water based activities. The volcanic region has several thermal bathing areas. Two active and one dormant volcanoes also offer hiking opportunities. Plus Parque Nacional Villarica and Parque Nacional …
The hanging glacier at Parque Nacional Queulat Highlight Moderate 6.6 kilometer (4 miles) out and back hike to a viewpoint of a hanging blue-ish white glacier with cascading waterfall. The hike is located in Parque Nacional Queulat. Time of Visit: February 2024 Duration of Visit: Day trip from Puyuhuapi Description The Ventisquero Colgante or hanging …
The Powerade blue color of Lago General Carrera contrasts nicely with the eroded marble limestone Highlights Three hour boat tour on Powerade blue Lago General Carrera to see eroded marble limestones. Lago General Carrera is the second largest lake in South America. Time of Visit: February 2024 Duration of Visit: Three nights Description The Marble …
Laguna Cerro Castillo and the snow capped mountain that bears the same name Highlights Challenging 13 kilometer out and back hike with phenomenal valley views culminating at a deep blue colored alpine lake fed by melting waters of a hanging glacier. The jagged snowy peaks of Cerro Castillo provide a nice contrast to the blue …
Glaciar Exploradores from the Alto viewing platform HIghlights Five kilometer out and back hike to fantastic views of the Glaciar Exploradores within the Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael. The national park is about 53 kilometers or an hour and half drive from the community of Puerto Rio Tranquilo. Time of Visit: February 2024 Length of …
HIGHLIGHTS Time of Visit: December 2023 to March 2024 (Split between Argentina, Antarctica and Chile) Description Chile is a huge and long country. With its size, comes various landscapes and climates. Best of all, most of the country seems to be under the tourist radar. Except for Easter Island and Torres del Paine, we did …
Salar de Agua Calientes and Piedras Rojas (red rocks) Highlights Time of Visit: February to March 2024 Duration of Visit: Five days Description The Atacama Desert is considered the driest deserts in the world. But do not ignore this destination just because it is dry. We were pleasantly surprised to see beautiful places and do …