Remember! Oradour-sur-Glane, Haute Vienne, France (August 2018)

By zara On August 9, 2018

On a sunny day in June 1944, a rogue SS unit carried out one of the worst atrocities of World War II when they razed the little town of Oradour-sur-Glane, France, to the ground, killing 642 people.

Limoges, Haute Vienne, France. (July 2018)

By zara On August 1, 2018

On a recent visit, Limoges proves a surprisingly interesting place to spend some time.

Smoke on the Water, Fire in the Sky

By zara On July 28, 2018

The title for my article Smoke on the Water, Fire in the Sky came from the Deep Purple song Smoke on the Water which is found on the 1972 album Machinehead.

Smoke on the Water, Fire in the Skies: Unravelling Patagonia, Chile & Argentina ((January 2018)

By zara On July 28, 2018

There is no denying the beauty of Patagonia but a recent visit left me with mixed feelings.

Trusted HouseSitters (April 2018)

By zara On July 23, 2018

Trusted Housesitters is one of those wonderful concepts that could only work in the internet age. A world wide community of people who house and pet sit for free, the only monetary thing being the £89 a year membership to list either yourself or your house.

Having a Whale of a Time – Peninsula Valdes, Chubut, Argentina (November 2017)

By zara On July 20, 2018

The Valdes Peninsula lies on the Atlantic coast of Argentina and is home to large breeding numbers of Southern Right whales and Magellanic penguins, as well as more permanent resident wildlife. A UNESCO site with easy access, it offers the best marine wildlife viewing in the country.

The Best Drives in Patagonia, Chile/Argentina (January 2018)

By zara On May 25, 2018

There are very many beautiful areas of Patagonia and a car allows you to explore at leisure and stop where you like. The following are some of our favorite drives from a recent 3 month trip to Chile and Argentina.

Hiking in the Fitzroy Massif, El Chalten, Argentina (January 2018)

By zara On May 18, 2018

As scenic as Torres del Paine in Chile? Tick! More accessible? Tick! Cool town? Tick! With stunning scenery and the perfect 2 day circuit suitable for even inexperienced walkers, the Fitzroy massif in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, is a rewarding destination.

Perito Moreno Glacier, Santa Cruz, Argentina (January 2018)

By zara On May 5, 2018

It is easy to combine a stay at a classic Argentinian estancia with a visit to the spectacular Perito Moreno glacier, found within the UNESCO listed Los Glaciares National Park

South with the Eden – Sailing with Navimag from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales, Chile (December 2017)

By zara On April 24, 2018

One of the most interesting ferry routes in the world travels through the fjords of Patagonia, in southern Chile. The three night trip from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales – or vice-versa – has beautiful scenery with a chance to spot some of the elusive wildlife and birds of this remote region.

Author: zara