From the steam of El Tatio geysers to floating in the Salar de Atacama. A final pisco sour as the sun sets on an epic eight-month Latin American journey.
Santiago de Chile – Day 1: The Luxury of Loneliness
After six months of shared dorms and weird smells, I finally treated myself to a hotel in Santiago. Then I accidentally opened the door while naked.
San Pedro de Atacama – Day 3: Steam and Salt
From 40 hours of sleep deprivation to the stars of the Atacama. A journey through the Valley of the Moon, pisco sours, and the secrets of the Milky Way.
San Pedro de Atacama – Day 1 & 2: The Desert Inferno and the Lunar Sea
I explore San Pedro de Atacama, hike the Valley of the Moon sip pisco sours at sunset and stargaze beneath its vast desert skies after dark.
Torres del Paine – Day 6: Conquering the Blue Giant
I trek across Grey Glacier, exploring blue crevasses and icy caves before racing back to finish the Torres del Paine W Trek in Patagonia on time.
Torres del Paine – Day 5: At the Glacier’s Edge
I hike beside Lago Grey, battle fierce Patagonian winds, cross swaying bridges and stand before the vast blue face of Glacier Grey with awe.
Torres del Paine – Day 4: Scorched Earth and High Spires
I hike to Mirador Británico, cross a fire-scarred forest and reach Paine Grande before facing the final days of my Patagonian journey alone.
Torres del Paine – Day 3: Crossing the Cuernos
I cross Torres del Paine’s Cuernos trail past Laguna Nordenskjöld, battling steep hills, sore feet and one surprisingly hidden bridge there.
Torres del Paine – Day 2: The Towers of Blue
Journey through the Patagonian wilderness to Las Torres. A story of grueling climbs, wild horses, terrible coffee, and rediscovering a passion for medicine.
Torres del Paine – Day 1: W Trek Loading
Five days in Patagonia, chasing blue towers and old dreams. One last foolish adventure before life, responsibility, and reality came knocking far louder than the wind.