I love Chile and am so thrilled that Fodor’s Travel published my Top 25 Things to do in Chile!
Behind the Scenes with Antonio de la Rosa
Here’s the behind the scenes story of Antonio de la Rosa getting read for his adventure rowing alone to Antarctica. I spent a week with the Spanish adventurer and his team in Puerto Williams as they waited for a break in the weather to depart Cape Horn.
Scallop Diving in Chile
Diving for scallops in Chilean Tierra del Fuego comes with its risks but the divers I met said the benefits are much greater.
Puerto Williams Travel Tips
Top travel tips for how to get to Puerto Williams and what to do on Navarino Island from sailing and hiking to eating and singing karaoke.
Wildlife near Punta Arenas
Penguins, whales, sea lions - there is so much wildlife to see near Punta Arenas! Plan a few days before or after your Torres del Paine trip to visit some of these beautiful places closer to Punta Arenas.
What to see near Punta Arenas
Naval and colonial history, volcanic craters at Pali Aike, hiking in Reserva Natural Magallanes, Monte Tarn, San Isidro Lighthouse - there are so many places to see near Punta Arenas! Plan a few days before or after your Torres del Paine trip to visit some of these beautiful places closer to Punta Arenas.
Where to Stay on Tierra del Fuego
Where can you stay on Tierra del Fuego? Here's a comprehensive guide to all of the places south of Porvenir. The options are limited, so make your reservations well in advance!
What to do in Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is a seafaring town with great restaurants and a lot of marine history. The town just celebrated 500 years since Fernando de Magallanes first sailed through the Straight of Magellan.
What to see and do in Porvenir
Porvenir is a very small town, with just one grocery store and one gas station. It’s the nearby surroundings that make it worth your time to plan a couple days here. There’s also great restaurants and a fantastic museum!
Travel Tips for Tierra del Fuego
What do you need for a week on the island of Tierra del Fuego? Basically, everything. Check out my list of tips for travel to this isolated place at the end of the earth!
Natural History of Tierra del Fuego
There’s so much more than penguins and guanacos on Tierra del Fuego! Have you heard of stromatolites? Did you know that beaver and salmon were introduced from Canada? Read on for some fascinating and strange history.
The People of Tierra del Fuego
The people who live on Tierra del Fuego are just as interesting as the place itself. Here’s what I learned from the region’s historians and the people who live in this isolated place.
Fishing at the End of the Earth
Viejo Lobo de Mar owner Juan Bahamondes lives, and fishes, at the end of the road, as far south as you can get on Chilean Tierra del Fuego. Climate change and development may make it unrecognizable some day, but for now Caleta María is as wild as it gets.
Patagonia: Tierra del Fuego to Torres del Paine
For Solstice 2019, I wanted to go where I could have the longest day possible. Seeing penguins and the famed Torres del Paine made the long days magical!