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A Simple, Independent Guide to Colca Canyon
Preface People do live in the secret oasis in the high mountains. Where you can be so close to the sky, listening to river flowing and wind passing by, smelling the scents of flowers and fruits. The land is rich enough to grow all the food you need, the river seems never stopping to nourish…
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The Cerro Huemul Stories – Day 2: zipline, solo finally and new friends
Morning reflection or overthinking I woke up with my body warm and face cold. I lay longer until hearing the sound of the flickering of gas outside. Time to get up. It was 8am. I put together the sleeping bag and mat and threaded out of the tent. “Morning!” I said to Mathieu. He slowly…
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Bike into the heart of Reserva Nacional de Paracas
Biking through the Paracas Natural Reserve is the most unique way to explore this coastal desert for independent travelers who love combining travel with multi-sports and are environmental conscious. It is also the most budget friendly way of exploring the reserve without going with a tour agency. Depending on your pace and preferred stops, it…
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The Cerro Huemul Stories – Day 1
I was hesitant to do the Cerro Huemel trek. I was hesitant because I wanted to do it. It sounded challenging, remote and fun. It’s in El Chalten, the magical name in my head in the past few years. I already assumed it’s the town for me even though I didn’t remember how I first…
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Where to eat and hang out in El Chalten: favorite cafes & restaurants
I stayed in El Chalten for two weeks in March 2025. The trails and mountains in El Chalten are one of the most stunning I have ever seen. The town itself is even more cozy, fun, with a lot of good spots to hang out, drink a coffee, read a book or just relax and…
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How to book O Trek: transportation, routes and campgrounds
If you are deciding in between O trek or W trek, do it all on your own or hike with a guided group. My preference is O trek over W, do everything on your own, and go solo if you had this thought in your mind but a little scared. Here are a few reasons:…
Scarlett Chang Le
Adventure travel
Hi there,
I’m sitting on a couch at a hostel in El Chalten in Argentina Patagonia, listening to the wind and the rain outside. Today is March 19th, 2025. I started this blog. It’s all about sharing, inspiration and connection. There are so many adventures and we are scattered in different places of this world. I hope we can find each there here.