Located in Chile’s southern Aysén Region, Queulat National Park is a true testament to the raw beauty and dramatic landscapes of Patagonia. The national park spans dense temperate rainforests, glacial fjords, and rugged mountains, offering an environment that feels both untamed and serene. One of the park’s most iconic features is the Queulat Hanging Glacier….
Nahuel Huapi National Park is one of Argentina’s most stunning natural treasures. It stretches across the northern Patagonian Andes, encompassing snow-capped peaks, deep blue lakes, and ancient forests. Established in 1934, Nahuel Huapi is Argentina’s first national park. The park surrounds Nahuel Huapi Lake and extends from dense Andean-Patagonian woodlands to high-altitude steppes and volcanic…
Found along the coast of southern Argentina in Santa Cruz Province, Monte Leon offers a rare glimpse into the rugged beauty of Patagonia’s Atlantic shore. Established as the country’s first coastal national park in 2004, Monte León encompasses grasslands, dunes, cliffs, and beaches. The park’s isolation and harsh climate have created a unique ecosystem that…
Pocket-sized, charming, and largely unforgettable, Malta’s capital has always flown under the radar when it comes to European destinations. Perched on a hilly peninsula between two natural harbors in the Mediterranean, Valletta is a city squeezed into formidable bastioned walls. Founded in the 16th century by the Knights of Jerusalem, Valletta is both Europe’s smallest…
Tucked away in Argentina’s Patagonia region, Los Arrayanes National Park is one of the country’s most enchanting protected areas. It is located on the Quetrihué Peninsula, which juts into the northern reaches of Lake Nahuel Huapi. The park is particularly renowned for its extraordinary forest of cinnamon-colored arrayán trees—also known as Chilean myrtle—that give the…
Found in the Argentine Patagonia within the province of Chubut, Los Alerces is a breathtaking expanse of glacial lakes, ancient forests, and rugged mountains. Established in 1937, the park was created to protect the endangered Patagonian cypress, or Alerce tree, one of the oldest and longest-living species on Earth. These towering trees, some over 2,600…
Fishing, at its core, is humanity’s oldest form of meditation—with a side of bragging rights. There are mainly two types of fishing; sport fishing and traditional. In most places, anglers practice sport fishing. Unlike traditional fishing, where the goal is dinner, sport fishing is all about the thrill of the chase and the satisfaction of…
Guyana’s Kaieteur National Park is a place where raw wilderness still reigns supreme. Tucked deep within the Amazon rainforest, it is one of the country’s most treasured natural wonders. The park is home to the breathtaking Kaieteur Falls, often described as one of the world’s most powerful single-drop waterfalls. Plunging 741 feet into the Potaro…