To South America and beyond...
In and around South America
Well, time to pre-empt the mid-life crisis and take the plunge. Time to begin undoing all the career building. Time to get out and ´get involved´.
South America has often, to steal a prolific phrase, taken my fancy. Not only because it´s the other side of the big pond and they speak a language I understand. But add a little natural beauty, some hills and snow capped mountains and hey presto. You´ve got yourself a veritable paradise.
My general plan is a simple 2 dimensional one: snowboarding and mountaineering. Otherwise, the plan is not to have a plan and keep an open mind. To mix it up and not waste time ticking unnecessary boxes.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler El Nico
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Dazed and confused
After stuffing my face the night before on steak pieS and chips, enough to last me over a year, that fateful taxi came to deliver a curious travell... Continue reading »
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Good morning...Buenos Aires
To say I saw many mornings would be a lie. Buenos Aires does as it says on the tin: inebriate. A mirror image of a European party city, with added... Continue reading »
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The Lost World
The Argentinian town of Iguazu, a forgettable grid of tarmac & shrubbery, layered with dust. To the senses it has an unshakable Brazilian... Continue reading »
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Empire of the Sun
An unnoticed town, bordering the Parana river, Corrientes was a simple 24 hour stopover to see something different. I must have been the only turis... Continue reading »
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San ´Perro´ Atacama
In process.
* Dry and full of dogs
* Stargazing, sandboarding, valley of the moon.
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Licancabur, a good start
In process.
* First real high altitude: Licacabur summit
* Uyuni Salt flats 3 days tour
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Cool Runnings
My first Andean snow experience didn't fail to put a smile on my face. The slopes may not have many runs. The lift system may be poor. And the serv... Continue reading »
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Tomorrow never dies
In process.
If there is one city that curiosity will get the better of you, it's Santiago. Rumor has it that this is a smog infested fast foo... Continue reading »
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Boarding in Bariloche
In process.
Leaving the backpacking scene behind after three months packing, unpacking and repacking was a welcome break. Batteries could be... Continue reading »
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Vertical Limit
Looming over me like an English rain cloud, the long awaited dawn of the expedition had arrived. Crunch time. This is where one proves ones me... Continue reading »
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