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SOUTH<br />

AMERICA'S<br />

BEST<br />

RESTAURANTS<br />

A SPEND<br />

AT DAY<br />

APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2017 - ISSUE 2<br />

CAMINO<br />

journeys - south america - luxury<br />

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LUXURY DESERT SPA<br />

WIN A<br />

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THE POLO


01<br />

CONTENTS<br />

0 2<br />

HOLA TRAVELLERS<br />

From the Editor for your new edition<br />

of <strong>Camino</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> Volume 2.<br />

0 3<br />

THE BULLETIN<br />

Get the latest news bites and updates from<br />

SA & beyond.<br />

0 5<br />

SOUTH AMERICA'S BEST<br />

RESTAURANTS<br />

The eateries in each country in South<br />

America every foodie and fine dining<br />

aficionado should make a bee line for.<br />

1 0<br />

THE SPORT OF KINGS<br />

Experience the thrill of a day at the Polo on<br />

the outskirts of Buenos Aires.<br />

1 3<br />

A DAY AT ATACAMA'S<br />

LUXURY DESERT SPA<br />

Inside the one and only Alto Atacama Hotel.<br />

2 2<br />

WIN THE ULTIMATE CHILE<br />

ADVENTURE<br />

Details on how to win a VIP experience of<br />

Chile for two worth more than $7000.<br />

2 3<br />

PHOTOESSAY: GALAPAGOS<br />

Your glimpse into the incredible scenery and<br />

unique wildlife that makes Darwin's famous<br />

islands so iconic.


Viajeros (traveller) from Your<br />

Hola<br />

Edition of <strong>Camino</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />

New<br />

we forged ahead, because we believe in it.<br />

But<br />

heard that people want to know about<br />

We’ve<br />

‘best experiences’ possible and not just<br />

the<br />

cheapest.<br />

the<br />

crave ways to make your holidays unique.<br />

You<br />

make them as special and individual as you<br />

To<br />

is, creating a specific digital travel<br />

Truth<br />

every two months is a lot of work.<br />

magazine<br />

after reception of our first issue, we don’t<br />

But<br />

to stop.<br />

want<br />

we’ve transitioned to a quarterly edition.<br />

So<br />

way we can focus on finding the best<br />

That<br />

articles and tidbits to share with you<br />

images,<br />

a more seamless way and keep our focus as<br />

in<br />

EDITOR'S LETTER<br />

Looking down as you explore the Incan Citadel of Machu Picchu.<br />

‘Sometimes you don’t know how far you’ve gone until you look back.’<br />

Have you ever visited a place for the second time<br />

but it’s felt so completely different?<br />

Mmn Hmm.<br />

are.<br />

You think you can recapture how amazing it is to<br />

see something for the first time, but it just<br />

doesn’t feel the same.<br />

That doesn’t mean it’s not as enjoyable. It’s just<br />

un-mistakeably different.<br />

Because you’re different.<br />

always, ‘on quality not quantity.’<br />

You’ve changed. Grown. Evolved even.<br />

Hope you enjoy it!<br />

many ways just like this.<br />

We knew we were being ambitious in wanting to<br />

K a t h e r i n e G a r c e s<br />

E d i t o r I n C h i e f<br />

Delivering <strong>Issue</strong> 2 of <strong>Camino</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> has felt in<br />

launch a luxury only publication dedicated solely<br />

to the specific continent of South America.<br />

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- The Bulletin-<br />

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2018/2019<br />

SEASON<br />

UP OPENS<br />

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programs are coming in<br />

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The 14 cabins and all interiors have been updated<br />

meticulously to bring it inline with the sister ship -<br />

the Anakonda Amazon Cruise and the New Manatee<br />

Explorer will launch in July 2017.<br />

You can save up to US$500 on your Quito, Amazon<br />

& Galapagos Tour bookings placed by 30 June 2017.<br />

Visit program here<br />

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SOUTH AMERICA’S<br />

BEST RESTAURANTS<br />

H I L S T G R E A T S T R E E T - F O O D C A N B E E A S Y T O F I N D W H I L S T Y O U ’ R E T R A V E L L I N G I N<br />

W<br />

O U T H A M E R I C A , T H E R E I S P L E N T Y T O S A V O U R A T T H E F I N E D I N I N G E N D O F T H E<br />

S<br />

E R E ’ S A L I S T O F T H E B E S T R E S T A U R A N T S W O R T H B O O K I N G W E L L I N A D V A N C E<br />

H<br />

E F O R E Y O U R T R I P T O S O U T H A M E R I C A . S O M E F E A T U R E D H A V E W O R L D W I D E<br />

B<br />

C C L A I M , O T H E R S S I M P L Y L O C A L N O T O R I E T Y , B U T A L L H A V E A D E P T H O F F L A V O U R<br />

A<br />

O U W I L L R E M E M B E R F O R A L O N G T I M E A F T E R Y O U ’ V E A R R I V E D B A C K H O M E .<br />

Y<br />

www.tegui.com.ar/<br />

International<br />

Cuisine:<br />

chef German Martitegui & Argentina<br />

Head<br />

judge combines his classical<br />

Masterchef<br />

in France, the US and Argentina<br />

training<br />

the best of Argentine produce.<br />

with<br />

www.restoelbaqueano.com/<br />

Specialty indigenous meats<br />

Cuisine:<br />

a country where meat is king, Head<br />

In<br />

Fernando Rivarola takes his job of<br />

Chef<br />

the best and sometimes exotic<br />

sourcing<br />

to use creatively in his dishes<br />

ingredients<br />

S C A L E T O O .<br />

ARGENTINA<br />

Tegui<br />

El Baqueano<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Buenos Aires<br />

Ranked 9 Best Latin Restaurants (2017) Best<br />

Restaurant Argentina (2016)<br />

Ranked 13 Best Latin Restaurants (2017)<br />

05<br />

very seriously.<br />

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Gustu<br />

Paz La<br />

www.gustubo.restaurantgustu.com/home/gustu<br />

Natural Bolivian Gastronomy/Andean<br />

Cuisine:<br />

only is Gustu a project of three time World Best Restaurant Winner Claus Meyer of Noma<br />

Not<br />

but it is also spearheaded by Latin America’s finest female chef, Kamilla Seidler.<br />

(Copenhagen,)<br />

Central<br />

Lima<br />

centralrestaurante.com.pe<br />

Avant Garde Peruvian<br />

Cuisine:<br />

and Chef Virgilio<br />

Central,<br />

is a giant of South<br />

Martinez<br />

gastronomy.<br />

American<br />

in the World’s Best<br />

Appearing<br />

since 2013 consistently<br />

Lists<br />

reaching as high as No.4.<br />

and<br />

now owns several<br />

He<br />

but Central is the<br />

restaurants<br />

which he runs<br />

cornerstone,<br />

cooks alongside his wife<br />

and<br />

www.maido.pe/<br />

Nikkei (Japanese<br />

Cuisine:<br />

a country with an<br />

In<br />

gastronomic scene,<br />

incredible<br />

Chef Mitsuhari<br />

Celebrity<br />

is a master and<br />

Simura<br />

of Japanese<br />

specialist<br />

and his 16 course<br />

techniques<br />

menu a delight of<br />

tasting<br />

cultures.<br />

both<br />

y Gaston<br />

Astrid<br />

Lima<br />

www.astridygaston.com/<br />

Modern Peruvian<br />

Cuisine:<br />

Acurio is a living<br />

Gaston<br />

of Peruvian cooking,<br />

legend<br />

Astrid Y Gaston is his<br />

and<br />

restaurant was a<br />

flagship<br />

in introducing the<br />

pioneer<br />

and depth of his<br />

richness<br />

and flavours to the<br />

heritage<br />

world.<br />

BOLIVIA<br />

Fusion<br />

No. 14 in World’s Best Latin Restaurants (2017)<br />

PERU<br />

Maido<br />

Lima<br />

5th in World’s Best Restaurants List,<br />

Best Restaurant in Peru & 1st Best<br />

Latin Restaurant (2017)<br />

Peruvian Fusion)<br />

8th on Top 50 World’s Best<br />

Restaurants, 2nd Best Latin<br />

Restaurants (2017)<br />

33rd on Top 50 World’s Best<br />

Restaurants, 7th Best Latin Restaurants<br />

(2017)<br />

Pia.<br />

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www.borago.cl/<br />

Modern Chilean<br />

Cuisine:<br />

Rodolfo Guzman is not just passionate<br />

Chef<br />

quality Chilean cuisine, his approach<br />

about<br />

introducing and innovating his<br />

towards<br />

ingredients, dishes and flavours<br />

homeland’s<br />

seeing him revolutionise it. In 2015 he was<br />

is<br />

recognised by his professional peers<br />

was<br />

D.O.M<br />

Paulo Sao<br />

www.borago.cl/<br />

Modern Brazilian/Amazonian<br />

Cuisine:<br />

Chef Alex Atala doesn’t just<br />

Head<br />

the Amazonian influence<br />

showcase<br />

his food, he has pioneered the<br />

through<br />

of many of the region’s<br />

discovery<br />

personally offering a unique<br />

ingredients<br />

experience.<br />

dining<br />

www.ambrosia.cl/<br />

French/Chilean Fusion<br />

Cuisine:<br />

Chef Carolina Bazan combines her<br />

Head<br />

of french cuisine with a market to<br />

love<br />

philosophy with only the freshest<br />

table<br />

produce.<br />

Chilean<br />

Olympe<br />

de Janeiro<br />

Rio<br />

www.troisgrosbrasil.com.br/<br />

French/Brazilian Fusion<br />

Cuisine:<br />

Troisgros combines the finesse of<br />

Thomas<br />

cooking with local Brazilian<br />

French<br />

for a casual but captivating<br />

ingredients<br />

experience.<br />

dining<br />

CHILE<br />

Borago<br />

Ambrosia<br />

Santiago<br />

Santiago<br />

Ranked 42nd on World’s Top 50 Best Restaurants<br />

No.20 Latin America’s Best Restaurants (2017)<br />

with the Best Chef’s Award.<br />

BRAZIL<br />

16th on World’s Top 50 Restaurants, Best Restaurant in<br />

Brazil and No.3 Best Latin Restaurant (2017)<br />

17 on Best Latin Restaurants (2017) Lifetime<br />

Achievement Award (2016 for head chef)


zazuquito.com/<br />

Modern Ecuadorian<br />

Cuisine:<br />

Chef Daniel Picco serves ups<br />

Head<br />

version of the best<br />

sophisticated<br />

leococinaycava.com/<br />

Modern Colombian<br />

Cuisine:<br />

chef Leonora Espinosa serves up a<br />

Head<br />

adventure through Colombia<br />

gastronomic<br />

little known ingredients and<br />

using<br />

and refined techniques.<br />

traditional<br />

www.harrysasson.com/<br />

International<br />

Cuisine:<br />

more than 20 years, Colombia’s most<br />

For<br />

chef Harry Sasson has been<br />

famous<br />

diners with his take on Latin<br />

dazzling<br />

Asian and European flavours.<br />

American,<br />

ECUADOR<br />

Zazu<br />

Quito<br />

A Relax & Chateux Restaurant<br />

Ecuadorian and Latin American dishes.<br />

COLOMBIA<br />

Harry Sasson<br />

Leo<br />

Bogota<br />

Bogota<br />

Best restaurant in Colombia for 2017 and 16th on the<br />

World’s Best Latin Restaurants List.<br />

40 Best Latin American Restaurant (2017)<br />

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EXPERIENCE THE<br />

THRILL OF POLO –<br />

THE SPORT OF KINGS<br />

JANE HARRIS TAKES US ON A DAY TRIP TO EXPERIENCE THIS MAJESTIC SPORT.<br />

No sport can match the skill, speed, agility and<br />

Early morning I was picked up from my city<br />

union of horse and rider than polo & no trip to<br />

hotel within an hour was in polo heaven. Julieto,<br />

a professional player himself warmly greeted<br />

Argentina is complete without experiencing<br />

me and served as my bilingual instructor for the<br />

this country’s love affair with this<br />

day.<br />

quintessential sport.<br />

Horse experience is preferred but not essential,<br />

as a couple in my group that had never been on<br />

By itself, polo is an exhilarating sport to watch<br />

a horse before. Whether you’ve ridden before<br />

and experience for yourself. Combined with<br />

does not matter to Julieto or the ponies<br />

Argentina’s history of masterful horsemanship<br />

because in time they will teach you everything<br />

and courage, it is a masterful mix.<br />

you need to know.<br />

Over tea, coffee and local sweet treats, Julieto<br />

Polo is more than a sport, it is a way of life the<br />

provided an overview of the sport before taking<br />

Argentinean capital, Buenos Aires.<br />

us on a tour of the stables and the estancia.<br />

After initial instruction on the ground, or more<br />

aptly, on top of a crate, we were taken through<br />

There are numerous places within easy reach<br />

the basics and practiced polo technique.<br />

of Buenos Aires where you can immerse<br />

When the gauchos brought out the ponies, it<br />

yourself in the legacy and tradition of polo for<br />

was time to put this practice into action in what<br />

the ultimate day trip.<br />

is referred to as a ‘stick and ball’ session. Lots of<br />

laughter and some hitting of the ball ensued.<br />

The ponies are well trained and already head<br />

Experience the Sport of Kings<br />

towards the ball so all you have to focus on is<br />

your swing, trying to make contact and of<br />

I had the privilege of experiencing polo in<br />

course, having fun.<br />

Canuelas at an Estancia and Polo Club, the<br />

latter brings with it players from the region and<br />

from all around the world.<br />

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And of course, the genuine<br />

Argentinean hospitality meant a<br />

delicious three-course lunch was<br />

waiting for us on our break. Set within<br />

the striking grounds, we shared the<br />

table with other visitors and players<br />

from all over the world. A delicious<br />

way to exchange polo experiences<br />

and learn more about the intoxicating<br />

sport.<br />

After lunch I toured the vast estancia<br />

by bike, to further embrace the polo<br />

culture and lifestyle, talking to the<br />

gauchos and locals along the way.<br />

Only in Argentina could you find a<br />

gorgeous infinity pool overlooking the<br />

lush polo fields and the majestic<br />

clubhouse; only in Argentina.<br />

In the afternoon, we were all back on<br />

the ponies for a mini game. It really is<br />

so much fun. Nothing compares to it.<br />

Regardless of your speed on the horse,<br />

the adrenalin kicks in, it’s totally<br />

addictive. You leave with the<br />

understanding of the connection<br />

between professional polo players<br />

respect and their ponies. They’re 80%<br />

of the game, incredibly intelligently,<br />

intuitive and honourable creatures.<br />

From September to May, you’ll have<br />

the opportunity to watch club<br />

members and professionals (who<br />

travel the world playing) training on<br />

these grounds. Once you’ve attempted<br />

it for yourself, it’s an exhilerating<br />

spectacle to watch these experts<br />

conquer the fields.<br />

Afternoon treats are provided at<br />

around 6pm before a private car takes<br />

you back to the city with your<br />

newfound knowledge of polo, the<br />

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share with friends and family.<br />

skills, the culture and endless stories to


Polo Mecca<br />

Why Argentina dominates polo<br />

Campo Argentino del Polo, also know as the<br />

Argentina’s love affair with polo began in the<br />

1870s when the British began playing in the<br />

Cathedral or Polo is home to the Argentine<br />

Open Polo Tournament that runs from mid<br />

country.<br />

November to the beginning of December.<br />

It was enthusiastically adopted and the<br />

Thousands pack the stadium in Palermo to<br />

Argentinian’s created the ultimate polo pony, a<br />

watch the best polo ponies and players in the<br />

world do battle. The glamorous and passionate<br />

cross of its beloved criollos with the English<br />

thoroughbred. This strong, tireless pony is<br />

crowd add to the adrenaline-charged event and<br />

make it a unique event for any horse enthusiast<br />

heralded around the world for its agility, speed<br />

or tourist to attend.<br />

and courage.<br />

Throughout Argentina’s history there are<br />

Jane is a professional copywriter, content<br />

countless stories of the local Criollos<br />

specialist, journalist and PR practitioner. Her<br />

tirelessness, courage and endurance which has<br />

skill base is as diverse as the brands and<br />

earned it legendary status. All these qualities<br />

industries she has worked with covering travel,<br />

are also attributed to the Gaucho that dared to<br />

fashion, design, health and wellbeing, sport and<br />

ride these aloof and wild ponies, often in the<br />

cars.<br />

remote wilderness. These horses and their<br />

owners achieved hero status and both have<br />

Her extensive writing skills are shaped by a<br />

played an integral part in Argentina’s history<br />

successful 25-year career working with leading<br />

and domination of polo.<br />

newspapers, magazines, international brands<br />

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not-for-profit organisations.<br />

and<br />

Website: janeispr.com<br />

LinkedIn: /jane-harris-852b549a 12


INSIDE ALTO ATACAMA<br />

A Day At<br />

Atacama’s<br />

Luxury<br />

Desert Spa<br />

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That’s the word to describe this morning. Which would not be surprising if you weren’t in the world’s<br />

Frosty.<br />

desert.<br />

driest<br />

FEATURE<br />

Morning at Alto Atacama<br />

It’s a stark contrast to the previous days of near perfect, sunny 34 degrees which is more of what you would<br />

expect and what makes the Atacama a travel hotspot all year round.<br />

But this morning is all about turning whatever scarf like or excess material we have on our persons into a<br />

headwrap of some sort, leaving not much more than our eyes and nose exposed to the elements.<br />

It’s close to 5am, not a time holiday makers willingly get out of bed for, but Luis, our guide promises us the<br />

spectacle of ‘grandpa crying,’ what the locals call the geyser field of El Tatio, will be more than worth it.<br />

Even in the pre-dawn darkness, you can hear the mist and sharp hisses from the ground below and feel the<br />

humid air of the surrounds.<br />

There are between 80 to 100 geysers in Tatio, which is small by Yellowstone standards, but what makes it<br />

distinct is its very location within the desert which seems to defy all logic.<br />

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for the last two years which is surprising,<br />

guided<br />

both his knowledge of the area, and his<br />

given<br />

started off maintaining the gardens you see,<br />

He<br />

his way up through the hospitality<br />

working<br />

a traditional shepherd’s village where<br />

Machuca,<br />

locals live in adobe and thatched houses.<br />

the<br />

Except that unbeknownst to many, the<br />

Atacama Desert is an oasis nestled between<br />

mountain ranges and volcanoes, some of<br />

which are still active.<br />

Which makes this a geothermal paradise, and<br />

also one of the highest geyser fields in the<br />

world located at an elevation of 4,420 metres<br />

above sea level.<br />

That’s why we’ve waited two nights before<br />

visiting here, to help acclimatise, as well as to<br />

see the many of the other-worldly sights within<br />

and around Atacama.<br />

As night disappears into dawn, the landscape<br />

magically transforms before our eyes.<br />

A myriad of colours envelops our frame of view<br />

and makes everything it touches – the<br />

imposing mountains, sweeping arid plains and<br />

tufts of grass in the distance, sparkle. This entire<br />

panorama is of course separated by the rising<br />

tuffs of steam clouds in between.<br />

After some time wandering – more like playing<br />

And his love of all plants shows. Pointing out<br />

the smallest and most seemingly insignificant<br />

a game of ‘don’t step on the geyser’ through<br />

these thermal fields, Luis calls us over for<br />

of vegetation and explaining at length how<br />

important it is, what animals survive on it and<br />

breakfast.<br />

how it helps the nearby fragile ecosystem<br />

flourish.<br />

“Who wants eggs?,” he asks. To which a handful<br />

of us agree.<br />

But this morning, Luis is showing off his<br />

extreme Atacaman cooking skills, and within<br />

Luis has been greeting us with a great big smile<br />

for the last few days here at Alto Atacama.<br />

minutes we have geyser boiled eggs and<br />

warmed milk to accompany our delightful<br />

morning picnic spread of pastries, fruits, cheese<br />

He’s lived in Atacama all his life, but only<br />

and more.<br />

level of English.<br />

On the way back to Alto Atacama, we stop at<br />

school attached to the hotel that trains them<br />

thoroughly to deal with the requirements of<br />

five star clientele.<br />

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and a fusion of<br />

sourced,<br />

cuisine and<br />

Mediterranean/European<br />

Lunch at Alto Atacama<br />

Our home away from home, Alto<br />

Atacama is so sustainably designed<br />

into the rocks of the surrounding<br />

Catarpe Valley, it seems to creep up<br />

on you as you arrive back to base.<br />

It’s Saturday, and the outdoor fireplace<br />

we’ve been enjoying a cheeky and<br />

delicious Chilean glass of vino in front<br />

for the past few nights has been<br />

turned into the most impressive of<br />

‘asado’ – barbecue.<br />

The food at Atacama is all locally<br />

traditional Chilean dishes with a dash<br />

of local Atacameno.<br />

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– Cultural, Contemplative,<br />

categories<br />

Adventure or Expedition<br />

Astronomical,<br />

to challenge yourself. On our arrival day,<br />

want<br />

local expedition leader helped to go<br />

the<br />

a big morning and some intense days –<br />

After<br />

biking through magnificent Moon<br />

mountain<br />

hiking up the Toco Volcano just to name<br />

Valley,<br />

few, the idea of a ‘spa tour’ and a treatment<br />

a<br />

A perfect lazy afternoon at<br />

Alto Atacama<br />

Another Atacama excursion is programmed for<br />

this afternoon, they’re included as part of our all<br />

inclusive program and divided into different<br />

depending on your interest or how much you<br />

through the more than 30 Atacama tours<br />

available and tailor something suited to our<br />

level of physical ability.<br />

at Puri Spa sounds about as just as much<br />

energy as necessary to expend.<br />

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And it’s not just about enjoying the sun,<br />

them.<br />

beauty and energy of the beautiful rocky<br />

the<br />

Alto Atacama has six outdoor swimming pools<br />

Enough said. One Altiplanic Mud Wrap made of a mixture of local<br />

natural clay, honey and mineral water coming up.<br />

which have been beckoning since our arrival, so<br />

it would be remiss of us not to rest by each of<br />

landscapes feel so much more powerful when<br />

you’re completely immersed in your<br />

environment and relaxed.<br />

A luxury desert spa was always part of the<br />

original plan for this hotel. The owners worked<br />

tirelessly to integrate as much of the outside<br />

natural beauty into the hotel’s interior, and Alto<br />

Atacama is one of the few luxury lodges in the<br />

desert to include some treatments as part of<br />

their all inclusive hotel and tour programs.<br />

Puri Spa also has a complimentary steam and<br />

sauna room.<br />

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your rooms at Alto Atacama<br />

outdoors,<br />

just as inviting. The Quitor Room is<br />

are<br />

FIRE PIT<br />

BOTTOM:<br />

QUITOR ROOM<br />

RIGHT:<br />

Alto Atacama Evenings<br />

It’s hard to describe how desert nights can be just as beautiful as the days in the Atacama desert.<br />

Because that’s when the stars come out to play in their thousands, lighting up the sky with their own brilliance<br />

against the never ending horizon. Even if astronomy ain’t your thing, you’ll feel closer to far away universes than<br />

ever before.<br />

And as much as you want to stay<br />

intricately styled in something of a<br />

‘desert chic’ kind of way. If you haven’t<br />

had enough of admiring the skies, you<br />

can sit on your balcony for as long as<br />

you like.<br />

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For this is the paradox of Atacama. That in somewhere so still and sparse, you can find so much depth and<br />

wonder.<br />

This is nature at its most extreme and beauty at its wildest.<br />

A place of effortless peace in a busy, ‘always on’ world.<br />

This piece was written in conjunction with Alto Atacama hotel and first appeared on the InspireMe <strong>Travel</strong><br />

Blog.<br />

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Photo Journey:<br />

Galapagos Islands<br />

P h o t o g r a p h e r C a r o l e P i l l i n g<br />

t a k e s u s o n a v i r t u a l t o u r<br />

t h r o u g h E c u a d o r ' s e n c h a n t e d<br />

i s l e s .<br />

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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS FROM AFAR<br />

This archipelago of volcanic islands located on the equator are believed to have been formed millions of years<br />

ago and their varied terrain makes for some intriguing geography.<br />

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INVITING ISLANDS<br />

Because the unique wildlife species are such a drawcard, most people forget that as islands themselves, some of<br />

them can be strikingly beautiful and blessed with crystal clear blue waters and soft white sand.<br />

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Sea Lions are abundant in the Galapagos, that’s not what makes them special. It’s how close you can get to them,<br />

even the baby that can make a trip to this archipelago so unforgettable.<br />

So Many Sea Lions<br />

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INTRIGUING<br />

IGUANAS<br />

Iguanas are also synonymous<br />

with the Galapagos Islands and<br />

you can find three types of land<br />

iguanas, as well as a<br />

unique marine iguana species<br />

you could come across. .<br />

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NAZCA BOOBY<br />

Less famous than their blue footed cousins, the nazca booby is one variation of the bird species that can only be<br />

found in this remote group of islands.<br />

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Two Blue Footed Boobies, seem as intrigued by the<br />

colour of their feet as most visitors do.<br />

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The interestingly named Sally<br />

Lightfoot Crab is a scavenger on<br />

many a rocky galapagos shoreline.


A Galapagos Green Sea Turtle takes in<br />

some sun. This endangered species<br />

inhabits the pacific waters around these<br />

islands and comes onshore during their<br />

nesting season from December to June.<br />

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The Galapagos Penguin is a unique endemic<br />

species and the only penguin to live north of<br />

the equator in the wild.


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The endemic Galapagos<br />

Hawk is the only bird of prey on these islands and it lives across all<br />

different types terrain surviving as a predator.<br />

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Galapagos<br />

Sunsets...<br />

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...&<br />

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Scenery


I t i s n o t t h e s t r o n g e s t o f s p e c i e s t h a t<br />

s u r v i v e s , n o r t h e m o s t i n t e l l i g e n t b u t t h e<br />

o n e m o s t r e s p o n s i v e t o c h a n g e .<br />

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