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Catching sunrise over the Paine Massif
Having caught the travel bug early on in life, I’ve visited over 45 countries across six continents. South America, in particular, has captured my heart, especially during my time studying Spanish in both the UK and Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Chile.
Returning to the UK each time has not dampened my love for Patagonia. The call of the wild keeps drawing me back. Now, as part of Swoop, I’ve embraced more of a digital nomad lifestyle—with time spent at home and abroad—continuing to strengthen relationships with our local partners who help bring your adventures to life.
I’ve experienced the region by almost all means possible: self-drive 4x4, plane, bike, hike, cruise and kayak. My accommodation has ranged from deluxe ship cabins to glamping yurts – I’ve even couch-surfed with locals!
For me, the only place that rivals Torres del Paine's dramatic mountain ranges, Tierra del Fuego's epic glaciers and Aysén's turquoise waters is Antarctica, which I fell in love with the moment I arrived.
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My Top 5 Patagonia and Antarctic Experiences
- Horseback Riding in Torres del Paine: Exploring the national park on horseback was unforgettable—there’s nothing like trotting through the wide-open landscapes surrounded by epic Massif mountain range.
- Autumn Colours in El Chaltén: Seeing El Chaltén’s trails framed by fiery reds and oranges made this already beautiful place even more beautiful.
- Polar Plunge: Revelling in the fun atmosphere while being cheered on to make the leap. Despite the fact the water was a mere -2C (28.4F)!
- Standing by the Pia Glacier: Watching the rare sight of Patagonia's Pia Glacier calve right in front of me – a huge sheet of ice fell away and crashed into the water below with the most incredible noise.
- Sunset at Neko: The peaceful sight of a sublime sunset at Antarctica’s Neko Harbour – the sky's pastel pink and warm lilac tones reflected majestically on the snowy mountains.
My photos
Hiking to Loma del Pliegue Tumbado in El Chaltén. You can see Cerro Torre and FitzRoy in the background!
Walking among penguins
Drinking Calafate Sour at Grey Glacier
Admiring the fall colours in El Chalten
The (unforgettable) Polar Plunge
View of the Paine Massif
Ice hiking at Perito Moreno
Exploring the Atacama desert
How I can help you
What I love most about Patagonia and Antarctica is the feeling of constant awe you get while travelling to these destinations – and that's what I want you to experience during your trip. My aim is to help you discover how travelling to these places is more than just ticking off a checklist of the main sights. It’s about the landscapes, the wildlife, the weather, the locals, the food, the like-minded travellers, the adventure and the unexpected.
Although no two days are the same in my role, I work hard to offer personalised service to all of my Patagonian and Antarctic explorers. I’ll be on hand with all the essential information, whether you need to know what flights, what you can expect on the trails in Patagonia or how many layers to pack for Antarctica.
A cherished moment - sunset at Antarctica’s Neko Harbour
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