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An Afternoon Among Patagonia’s Wildlife
The afternoon was ours to explore at leisure. After a light lunch at the hotel, we set off on a walk along the coastline, which stretched...

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Oct 20, 20242 min read
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Day 4: A Secret Sanctuary
Our day began with yet another seal-watching adventure, but this time, it was something truly special. Our guide, noticing our deep love...

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Oct 17, 20241 min read
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A Day of Encounters – From Lobster to Whales
After a peaceful morning with the seals, we set off for Puerto Pirámide, where we hoped to spot southern right whales later in the...

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Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Day 3: A Morning with the Sunbathers
Under a sunny, warm morning sky, we returned to the elephant seals and sea lions colony, this time venturing down to the beach for a...

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Oct 15, 20241 min read
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Evening Observations: Life on the Protected Shores
In the evening, the hotel owner guided us to a nearby cliff to observe elephant seals and sea lions in their natural habitat. This...

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Oct 14, 20241 min read
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Encounters with Patagonia’s Wild Wonders
On our way back to the hotel, we had the incredible fortune of encountering some of Patagonia's most unique and fascinating wildlife. It...

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Oct 13, 20241 min read
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Golfo San MatÃas - A Dance with the Penguins
Next, we made our way to Golfo San MatÃas, eager to catch a glimpse of the Magellanic penguins. As we arrived, we were greeted by the...

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Oct 12, 20241 min read
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Day 2: Salina Chica - Where Life Pauses
The day began at a leisurely pace, allowing us to recover from the fatigue of our long journey. With the morning stretching ahead, we...

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Oct 11, 20241 min read
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Day 1: Into the Heart of Patagonia - The Journey Begins
A Long-Awaited Journey to Patagonia. After what felt like a lifetime of anticipation, we finally touched down in Puerto Madryn, the...

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Oct 10, 20242 min read
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Patagonia: A Journey to the Edge of the Earth
Patagonia is a land of dramatic contrasts and untamed beauty, stretching across the southern tips of Argentina and Chile. This vast...

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Oct 9, 20241 min read
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Final Moments in Yakushima Island
We woke up peacefully this morning, greeted by the beautiful sunshine illuminating the huge veranda extending into Aperuy's expansive...

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Oct 6, 20241 min read
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Day 3: Epic Trek and Culinary Treats - A Day in Yakushima's Wilderness
Today marked another long day of trekking on Yakushima Island. We woke up early and departed at 6:00 AM, hoping to witness the sunrise...

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Oct 5, 20242 min read
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A Cozy Night at the Mountain Hut
After our long and exhausting trek, we were incredibly happy to finally arrive at our destination. Upon arrival, we had the option to...

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Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Day 2: Journey Through the Enchanted Forest - The Trek to Jomon Sugi
We woke up at 4:00 am to ensure everything was ready on time. Aperuy kindly arranged a breakfast box and a lunch box for us to eat on the...

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Sep 29, 20242 min read
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Arrival at Ecovillage Aperuy: A Warm Welcome and an Early Start
We finally arrived at Ecovillage Aperuy, our home for the next few days. Ayumi-san, the innkeeper, welcomed us warmly. I had met her in a...

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Sep 25, 20241 min read
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A Surprise at Dusk: Discovering Ohko-no-Taki Waterfall
Our journey was supposed to finish at Senpiro-no-Taki due to time constraints this afternoon. However, our driver insisted on taking us...

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Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Journey to Senpiro-no-Taki: A Thousand Hands of Nature
Now we headed to Senpiro-no-Taki, located on the other side of the island. Due to the blockage of Seiburindo, we had to backtrack all the...

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Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Inakahama Beach: Sea Turtle Spawning Ground
Back to Nagata Village after visiting the natural emerald green pool, we walked along Inakahama Beach, famous for sea turtle spawning and...

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Sep 23, 20241 min read
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Discovering Yokko Keikoku: A Hidden Gem in Nagata Village
On our way back from Seiburindo, we made a stop at the Nagata village area. From there, we embarked on a walk through an evergreen forest...

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Sep 23, 20241 min read
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Exploring Seiburindo: The Heart of Yakushima's Natural Heritage
After our visit to the Yakushima Lighthouse, we ventured into the world natural heritage site area, Seiburindo. Our journey began with a...

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Sep 22, 20241 min read
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