The Year Long Journey

Viewpoint from the Nest : Coyhaique may not be the most isolated place we’ve been to, but it feels that way. It’s certainly one of the most beautiful. Located in Chile’s Southern Patagonia, it’s among the least explored regions in Latin America. It’s certainly a favourite of ours. We were there in October, which is early in the season, and...

Viewpoint from the Nest : Travel parenting insights The Torres Del Paine is not a walk in the park; fierce winds and an unpredictable climate can make it wilder than most other reserves we’ve been to. Boasting everything from glaciers, lakes, valleys and gorgeous hikes, it’s worth the small effort of having waterproof clothing, and some measure of patience to...

Hello my name is Colette, Today I almost got eaten by a Puma. Also known as the cougar, panther or mountain lion.  You can recognize this hungry, dangerous Puma by its shining golden fur and razor sharp teeth. The Puma is rarely seen and hunts at night.  At least that’s what they say. I was lucky enough to see two Pumas during the...

Once upon a time there was a girl called Colette.  She was leaving her home in Shanghai and moving to a new country.  So she had a farewell party. Instead of presents she asked her friends to bring pens + pencils. I wonder why? So the donated pencils + pens from the 40 guests travelled in Colette’s suitcase around the world all...