The highest waterfalls, the highest peaks, the deepest lakes, the most impenetrable jungle… the natural wonders of South America compete in excess. Many of these places are difficult to access because they owe their preserved beauty to the mountains and forests that protect them. But this is part of their attraction: at the edge of a waterfall or in the heart of a wet jungle, everyone can find their way in this lost world…
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile... In this mineral world where everything seems so big, so infinite, and so calm. But some rocks are impatient. They wait for the morning surge of the geysers to warm up from the cold night ! Located about 50 miles north of San...
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile reveals astonishing landscapes at the feet of the Andes Mountains. The Salar de Atacama is about 34 miles south of San Pedro de Atacama. This salt flat covers an area of 1,200 square miles and is roughly 62 miles long and 50...
Lunar landscapes, snow-topped volcanoes, vast salt lakes, bubbling geysers: the landscape of the Atacama is breathtaking. The Atacama Desert lies in the northernmost part of Chile. The region is sometimes called "El Norte Grande" and extends from the Peruvian...
Like the island described in Jules Verne's, "The Mysterious Island", Rapa Nui or Easter Island, lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, holds many archaeological and cultural treasures. Indeed, Easter Island could have been an integral part of Verne's series...
Isolated in the middle of the southeastern Pacific Ocean nearly 2,340 miles from Santiago de Chile, 2,646 miles from Tahiti, 4,650 miles from Honolulu, and 4,245 miles from Los Angeles, Easter Island is one of the world’s most isolated spots. It is about 15,3 miles...
A stop in Valparaíso (Valpo to locals) is a must-do when visiting Chile. Valparaiso is located 70 miles northwest of the capital Santiago and is the second largest metropolitan area in the country. Its name means "Valley of Paradise". In 2003 the historic center of...
The Los Lagos Region or the Araucania in southern Chile is located 435 miles from Santiago and stretches between the cities of Temuco and Puerto Montt. It is a popular holiday destination for Chileans. The mildness of its climate and the beauty of the landscape...
The Chiloé archipelago, in southwestern Chile, consists of 40 small islands, 36 of which are inhabited, and lies off the coast of the Los Lagos Region. The main island, Isla Grande Chiloé, is as big as Corsica and separated from the mainland by the Chacao Strait....
The Aymara people gave this narrow strip of land squeezed between the Andes to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the west the name "Chile", meaning "the land lost in the sea". Full of unusual places, surprises, and contrasts it stretches over 2,670 miles between...
Complete change of scenery... we are in El Calafate, the capital of the province of Santa Cruz and the gateway to majestic glaciers. The town is named for the little indigenous Calafate bush (Berberis buxifolia) with yellow flowers and dark blue berries common in...
Tierra del Fuego... an odd name for a region located at the southernmost tip of South America across the Strait of Magellan where the average annual temperature is 40 °F and the Summer high never over 63 °F... ¡Mira vos! Tierra del Fuego was the name given the area...
Patagonia is located at the southern tip of the American continent and shared between Chile in the West and Argentina in the East. Carved by centuries of geological movement, Patagonia is about 440,362 square miles in size and divided into five provinces, Neuquén,...
Mmmmmmm ... (etc) / In noreni per ipe / in noreni Cora / tira mine per ito / ne domina, with the music of Vangelis in mind I step into the New World ! Here I am in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus, on my way to The Conquest of Paradise. But am I already there?...
A last glance at the Laguna Colorada in the early morning: this shallow salty lake has regained its serenity and lost its intense red color, but still offers striking reflections. We head toward the desert of Siloli in Southwestern Bolivia, a desert dominated by...
"Should we cross the border / Going Beyond / Without missteps / Discover what is behind..." (Donoré – Passer la Frontière). Let’s cross the border and discover the Bolivian Altiplano, seemingly “the region” to discover. The Altiplano or high plain is located in...
Argentina is a South American country covering an area of 2,791,889 km², six times the size of France. Located at the southernmost tip of the South American continent, it is bordered by the Andes Mountains to the west and separated from Brazil by the Iguaçu River to the northeast. Its long Atlantic coastline stretches as far as Tierra del Fuego. The country is renowned for its varied landscapes, from Iguaçu Falls to the vast arid expanses of Patagonia. El Calafate, in the province of Santa Cruz, is the gateway to the majestic glaciers. Magellan named Tierra del Fuego in 1520 after the fires lit by sailors and fishermen. Patagonia, shared with Chile, extends over 1,140,532 km² and covers five Argentine provinces. A trip to Argentina, rich in nature and culture, offers travelers memorable adventures and breathtaking scenery.
Bolivia is a landlocked South American country in the heart of the Andes, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and dizzying heights. The Bolivian altiplano, one of the highest inhabited regions in the world, attracts tourists with exceptional sites such as the Salar d’Uyuni, the world’s largest salt desert, and the Verde and Colorada lagoons. The South Lipez desert region, with its painterly landscapes, is ideal for adventurers in search of geological wonders and colorful lagoons. The striking beauty of the Laguna Colorada, especially at dawn, and the great Siloli Desert with its ochre-colored mountains offer unforgettable experiences. A trip to Bolivia, with its natural and cultural riches, is a quality choice for lovers of wide open spaces and authentic discoveries.
Chile is a South American country that stretches for almost 4,300 kilometers along the continent’s west coast, while never exceeding 400 kilometers in width. To the north, the Atacama Desert offers lunar landscapes, bubbling geysers and salt flats. The Lake District, further south, is prized for its temperate climate and verdant landscapes. Patagonia, with the Torres del Paine park, is a wild and majestic land. Valparaiso, with its colorful historic center, and Easter Island, famous for its mysterious Moai, add to Chile’s cultural and geographical diversity. Finally, the Chiloé archipelago, with its 40 islets, completes this picture of contrasts. A trip to Chile, a land of excess and beauty, offers unforgettable experiences for lovers of nature and culture.
Hi ! My name is C-Ludik and I’m the person who runs this creative space. Welcome to ‘Tween here and there, a travel blog that shares awesome destinations, stunning photographs and captivating travel stories from around the world. No two landscapes are ever the same because of a different light, different conditions… whether it's a new or an old place. That’s what I love about nature and landscape photography. As the famous Ibn Battuta traveler said: « traveling – it leaves you speechless then turns you into a storyteller ». He’s right ! Behind the photographer, I see myself more as a storyteller. When I arrive on a place, I try to respond to what I see and tell the story of the land. If you love travel, exploring new places, and seeing more of this beautiful world then you'll be right at home here. ‘Tween here and there is the travel inspiration for those with full-time jobs and for those in search of any off-the-beaten track destinations around the world, near and far.
