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To the End of the World – Exploring Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, Chile (December 2017)

By zara On March 20, 2018

From Punta Arenas. It is easy to hire a car to explore the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego. You will find a unique colony of king penguins, historic homesteads, sweeping steppes and beautiful lakes amidst wild mountain scenery.

Punta Arenas and Exploring to its South, Patagonia, Chile (January 2018)

By zara On March 5, 2018

Once an important provisioning place for ships and home to sheep barons who left a legacy of fine houses, Punta Arenas in the far south of Chilean Patagonia is still a likable and lively place today. It’s fascinating history can be seen within the town and southwards to its original settlement.

Torres del Paine: Hiking the ‘O’ and ‘W’ Trails, Patagonia, Chile (January 2018)

By zara On February 28, 2018

Torres del Paine National Park in Chile has some of the world’s most beautiful and iconic mountain landscapes . For an in depth exploration, if you have the time and the energy, nothing beats doing the ‘O’ and ‘W’ hiking routes. However things don’t always go to plan in Patagonia..

Exploring Torres del Paine by Car, Patagonia, Chile (January 2018)

By zara On February 17, 2018

One of the world’s most iconic destinations, Torres del Paine National Park in Chile lives up to all expectations. Many people visit to hike the famous ‘W’ or ‘O’ trails but there are other sightseeing options by car that can be just as rewarding.

In and Around Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile (January 2018)

By zara On February 15, 2018

Puerto Natales, in Patagonian Chile, is most often used as the jumping off point to the fabulous mountains of Torres del Paine National Park. It is also the Navimag terminal for the 3 day boat trip from Puerto Montt. There are some other interesting sights though and the opportunity to stay in one of South America’s coolest hotels.

The Green Valley- the Welsh Villages of the Chubut Valley, Argentina (November 2017)

By zara On February 10, 2018

In 1865, Welsh settlers landed on the desolate shores of Puerto Madryn. Their subsequent triumph against the odds is the stuff of legends, and you can still see their influence today in the Welsh towns of the Chubut Valley.

Walking with the Dead, Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina (November 2017)

By zara On February 6, 2018

You don’t expect a cemetery to be the number 1 tourist attraction in Buenos Aires, but Recoleta Cemetery is a truly awe inspiring monumental city to the elite movers and shakers of times past.

The White Horse of Westbury by Charles Tennyson Turner

By zara On November 3, 2017

I used a line from this classic evocative poem which literally brings the white horses to life, as a title in my Chargers on the Wiltshire Wold article. Charlies Tennyson Turner (1808-1879) was the second son from a family of 11 brothers and sisters and was rather overshadowed by his younger, more famous brother, Alfred Tennyson.

Chargers on the Wiltshire Wold – The White Horses of Wiltshire, UK

By zara On November 3, 2017

Though not unique to Wiltshire, the county has the largest concentration of hillside white horses in England. Cut out of the turf on the slopes of the rolling chalk downs, each has its unique history and view. Five are within a 5 mile radius of Avebury and its famous stone circle, the others only a little further. Visiting them reveals another fascinating facet of this pretty region.

Exploring Buxton, Bakewell and the Monsal Trail, Derbyshire, UK.

By zara On October 23, 2017

The Monsal Trail is a popular recreational trail for walkers, cyclists and riders in Derbyshire, England. Offering superb access to some of the loveliest country in the Peak District, it also lies between the two attractive towns of Bakewell and Buxton, worthwhile destinations in their own right.