On the Ruta 40 heading south to Mount Fitz Roy and the Perito Moreno GlacierWhen we left Chile and entered Argentina we witnessed the most rapid change of scenery – in matters of climate and geography. We were traveling on the road between the two countries and we could see the green color of the … Read More
Chiloé, the Enchanted Island
After several months going up and down the Andes in Patagonia, we were at last next to the sea! We would soon sail towards Chiloé Island…
Argentina: Parks, rivers, lakes and a sudden u-turn
We were about to ride across a stunningly beautiful area, among National Parks, ancient forests, fast flowing rivers and transparent lakes…
Buenos Aires – A city that has everything (we want)
Buenos Aires is definitely our favorite city! It’s a city that has everything we want. And during our second visit there, we had enough time to discover more of its amazing life!We said goodbye to Uruguay with mixed feelings and crossed the border to Argentina. From there, we went directly to a familiar place: it … Read More
REVIEW | RedFox Arctic -20 sleeping bag
We chose the Arctic -20 sleeping bags mainly for their temperature range, their low weight and their good insulation. However, when we started using them we discovered more features that made us love them. First of all, they’re lightweight (1460 g / 3.2 lbs. / 51.5 oz) and they can be squeezed into their bags … Read More
REVIEW | RedFox Comfort 3 tent
For the first part of our trip around South America in 2014-2015, we had chosen the RedFox Comfort 3 tent to be our home. After 15 months of almost everyday use under various conditions, its performance left us more than satisfied. That’s why we preferred the exact same tent for the second part of our … Read More
On the road again (Brazil)
Brazil at last! Our first days on the road were full of surprises…We spent New Year’s Day with our families, said farewell and left for the airport with our dear friend Valia. A Greek family crying at the airport is not the best way to start a trip like this, or any trip. A last … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 15/11/202001. Why did you choose a Vespa scooter to ride RTW? Have you done any modifications / improvements to the engine?Stergios: Some people say that the best bike to set off for a big journey is the bike you already ride. I already knew my scooter’s simple engine, its quirks and the possible … Read More
