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The Villages of Dacangzhen: Southwest China’s Best-Kept Secret

Nearly every traveler to southwest China’s picturesque Yunnan province passes through the town of Dali, with its postcard-ready slender pagodas and peaceful stone-paved streets. But few travelers, including the growing number of Chinese who visit the region, know an even more fascinating enclave lies just a 30 minute bus ride south of Dali, past pine forested ...

Phuket, Thailand: 9 Reasons to Fall in Love

Phuket is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia with millions of visitors coming every year from all over the world to enjoy its endless charms. This tropical Thai island has something to suit every traveller from picture postcard beaches to exciting adventure activities and everything in between. Sure, much of Phuket is ...
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Argentina’s Lake District – Our Road Trip to Villa La Angostura and San Martín de los Andes

Argentina had surprised and delighted us at every turn. From the natural wonder of Perito Moreno Glacier and the fantastic hiking around El Chalén, to the desert landscapes of Salta and the vineyards of Mendoza, the diversity of Argentina was remarkable. After spending a few days relaxing in Bariloche and getting our first taste of the Lake ...
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Bariloche, Argentina: Our First Stop in The Lake District

From glaciers and snow-capped mountains to lakes and rolling hills, we moved north from Argentina’s southern Patagonia and made our way to the Lake District. It was time to see what the northern reaches of Patagonia had to offer. The bus ride was brutal. Not that it was overly uncomfortable, but it was long…and I ...
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What To Pack For a Camping and Trekking Trip in Torres del Paine, Chile

Packing for a trekking and camping trip in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, means being prepared for all seasons. That’s right, even in the summer months, you can expect to see some snow. If you’re properly prepared, trekking the Circuit (“O”) or the “W” trail is an incredible, memorable experience. In this article ...
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Exploring El Chaltén – Argentina’s Trekking Capital

Nowhere in the world have we seen such unique mountain formations than during our trip to Patagonia. Tall and narrow, jagged and uneven, these peaks are some of the most photographed in the world – and for good reason. With the impressive “Towers” on the Chilean side and captivating Mount Fitz Roy on the Argentinian side, as trekkers ...