Author: Paul

It’s a story as old as humanity itself: the conflict between farm and wilderness, between those raising livestock and predators looking for an easy lunch. Whether it’s ranchers and coyotes on the American plains, Maasai herders and lions, or shepherds versus wolves in the mountains of Europe, the question always remains: can people, livestock and […]

The pumas of Torres del Paine have captured the world’s attention thanks to TV series like Dynasties and Pumas At The End of The World. To better understand the challenges in conserving these magnificent creatures we spoke to Mark Elbroch, the director of the puma program at Panthera, the global wildcat conservation organisation, about their […]

Patagonia is a landscape of the imagination. It doesn’t fit quite neatly on the map or have any obvious borders, making it a perfect place for travel daydreamers – and writers. There are a host of great books out there about Patagonia and its parent nations, Argentina and Chile. To help you guide you through […]

Northern Patagonia is one of the most beautiful parts of the region – more verdant than destinations like Torres del Paine or Los Glaciares, but with landscapes that are equally wild and dramatic: thick temperate rainforests, snow-capped volcanoes and lots and lots of water.  Collectively known in English as Patagonia’s Lake District, the region is […]

When it comes to Patagonia’s wildlife, people often talk about the ‘Big 5’: the puma, condor, guanaco, huemul deer and Darwin’s rhea. They’re all great to see of course, but there’s a certain degree of terrestrial bias when it comes to the list: they’re species you can see inland in one of the region’s great […]

What’s the most iconic drink in Argentina and Chile? If you take a look at a wine rack, you might imagine a full-bodied Malbec from Mendoza, or a flinty Sauvignon Blanc from Chile’s central wine valleys. They’re both delicious of course – and internationally celebrated, but if you’re an Argentinian or a Chilean, you’ll be […]

What do you do when your inflatable kayak gets a puncture while you’re crossing a lake strewn with icebergs, and you’re over a week’s overland travel from the nearest town? That was the challenge faced by explorer and environmentalist Charlie Tokeley on his expedition to Lago Greve, one of the largest, most remote and least […]

We’ve long been in love with Patagonia’s extraordinary landscapes, but what keeps us coming back time after time are its people. The deep relationships that we’ve built with our friends and partners over the years in Chile and Argentina allow us to show travellers the very best of the region – and we always adore […]