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Author: Tom Ludwig

Tom is never happier than when he is hiking, kayaking or skiing which makes him the perfect person to advise our customers on getting the most out of those three activities in Patagonia.

Joining the Swoop team in 2016, he combines a passion for everything outdoors with a desire to help customers to find the right trip for them. Visiting Patagonia in the winter of 2017, Tom will be exploring the ranges of Torres del Paine and Fitz Roy, searching out the best places to stay and undoubtedly enjoying some of that infamous Patagonian hospitality.

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An Englishman in Patagonia: book review

Posted on: 14th October 2016 Last updated on: 27th March 2020 Written by: Tom Ludwig
In ‘An Englishman in Patagonia’, John Pilkington beautifully details his eight-month backpacking trip, south from Santiago, winding his way along the Andes, through the heart of Patagonia to the end of the world in Ushuaia, before heading back up the…
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To guide, or not to guide…

Posted on: 27th September 2016 Last updated on: 1st April 2020 Written by: Tom Ludwig
Many of our customers visit Patagonia to enjoy the extensive variety of hiking trails in Torres del Paine, Los Glaciares, Tierra del Fuego and further north towards the Lake District. They will often ask us “why should I use a…
Continue reading “To guide, or not to guide…”…

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An Englishman in Patagonia: book review

In ‘An Englishman in Patagonia’, John Pilkington beautifully details his eight-month backpacking trip, south from Santiago, winding his way along the Andes, through the heart of Patagonia to the end of the world in Ushuaia, before heading back up the…
Continue reading “An Englishman in Patagonia: book review”…

Sophisticated Simplicity Hidden in the Lake District

On my recce trip of the Patagonian Lake District in the spring of 2016, I discovered a few hidden gems nestled in the heart of the Patagonian Lake District. This one, a four drive north of Bariloche, was perched on…
Continue reading “Sophisticated Simplicity Hidden in the Lake District”…

To guide, or not to guide…

Many of our customers visit Patagonia to enjoy the extensive variety of hiking trails in Torres del Paine, Los Glaciares, Tierra del Fuego and further north towards the Lake District. They will often ask us “why should I use a…
Continue reading “To guide, or not to guide…”…

An Idyllic Kayak Trip from Puerto Aysén

My mission during my recce of Patagonia in spring 2016 was to delve into Chile’s little-known region of Aysén. I tracked condors, mountain biked in remote national parks and took to the water multiple times to see sights only accessible by boat…
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Double the adventure for Nor & Cindy: 5 weeks in Patagonia and Antarctica

A handful of Swoop’s customers choose to venture to both Patagonia and the Antarctic on the same trip. Swoop only specialises in these two destinations and so is perfectly placed to offer the dream trip to someone looking for a…
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