South America articles
The beautiful parks of Patagonia attracted me for a third visit (January 28–March 7, 2020), escaping from dark Seattle winter to sunny South American summer.… Read More »2020 Patagonia. ARGENTINA: Bariloche & Los Glaciares. CHILE: Torres del Paine.
During my third visit to Peru (June 19-July 18, 2014), our family group of eight Dempseys trekked vigorously 10 days Around Alpamayo in the Cordillera Blanca and 9 days on the… Read More »PERU 2014: Around Alpamayo & Cordillera Huayhuash Circuits
Learn how to adjust to high altitude without getting sick (updated in 2018): Ascending too quickly above 10,000 feet elevation can cause nausea, headaches, or… Read More »How to acclimatize to high altitude
Peru delights your heart with spectacular mountains, amazing ancient ruins, and colorful cultures. In 2000 and 2003, I enjoyed trekking in Peru to Machu Picchu, Lares, Santa… Read More »PERU 2000, 2003 treks, Machu Picchu
In Chile, inspiring Patagonian scenery and great trekking between comfortable mountain lodges rival any in the world. We left winter in Seattle to enjoy summer… Read More »CHILE 2005 & 1993
In Argentina, inspiring Patagonian scenery and great hiking rival any in the world. We left winter in Seattle to enjoy summer in Buenos Aires, Patagonia… Read More »ARGENTINA 2005: Patagonia, Buenos Aires
Below are quick links to world travel advice and cameras recommended by photographer Tom Dempsey. NORTH AMERICA CANADA: Canadian Rockies guide , 2024 larches ■ Alberta ( bicycle Jasper… Read More »SITE MAP | INDEX of PhotoSeek contents
The Galápagos Islands and mainland of Ecuador have attracted photographer Tom Dempsey for three eco-adventure trips: in 2009 (April 8-27), 1994 (Feb 21-March 3), and… Read More »ECUADOR: Galapagos Islands and Highlands