To reach Buenos Aires we had to take the Ruta 3, a road renowned for having absolutely nothing of interest along it. Because of this, many people churn up the kilometres and complete the journey in three days. We, as usual, took more time to travel the 2,550 kilometres north from Rio Gallegos. Continue reading
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Cerros, lagunas and sore feet: El Chaltén
Thanks to our fellow two-wheeled traveller Adrian, a cycling Frenchman, we left El Calafate with bellies full of freshly made churros and a recommendation for a campsite (& bakery!) in our next destination – El Chaltén. Continue reading
Would you like ice with that?
After Torres del Paine, we bid farewell to Chile and crossed back into Argentina. The Ruta 40 led us into the heart of the Patagonian plains. We thought there would be little to look at, but we were mesmerised by the vastness of the land and sky. Continue reading
Trekking in Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine was always going to be a highlight of our Patagonian experience in Chile and it didn’t disappoint. We spend nearly a week exploring the national park. Continue reading
A journey through the Chilean fjords
We decided to take the ferry south from Puerto Montt to save some wear and tear on ourselves and our bikes. We had conservative expectations about the four day journey because it is so dependent on the weather. We were also advised to stock up on wine to help us forget how bad the food was. Continue reading




