willemspie

Independent trekking, backpacking, camping in Chile - March 2012...

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In TN there is really only one place where you can camp, at the 'falls'; at other places you can sleep in the viewtowers. ...

You can make a stop at Tolhuin, a nice village between Ushaia and Rio Grande.

Well it may be true in high season but in low season or off the beaten track in many places they will offer you a lower price (150, 100, 50...

Vilches is a national park (officially named Altos de Lircay) and a good starting point for treks (you need to camp at least one night for...

Personally, I think it's not worthwhile in so short a time. Better indeed to rent a car for 8 days in Coyhaique.

There are lots of cheap family-run accomodation in Puerto Montt, not far from the bus station. You should find something that you like if...

In Argentina, Uruguay and possibly Southern Brazil, camping is the cheapest option for accomodation, and campgrounds are widespread. ...

Kathmandu valley is safe. Especially if you compare it to many other cities of that size and poverty around the world. It's probably safer...

Salads are not really on the menus. But it's true, tourists regularly get sick. In most cases, it only lasts one or two days. Local food,...

You don't need to plan each stage in advance. You will see each day on the trek how far you can and you want to hike. ...

I crossed the Deosai on foot in 3 days. There were lots of mosquitoes in the morning.

I hiked through the Deosai and there was some transport, mostly tractors. They offered me lifts. ...

For Inca trail, you need to go with an agency, book it in advance, and it's not cheap; you can do all other treks by yourself if you wish...