As a travel journalist, I’ve been lucky to visit some of the most stunning places around the globe. And whenever anyone asks what my favorite destination is, I never hesitate: Patagonia. All through the region, especially in Torres del Paine National Park, the natural greens felt more verdant and the blues felt more calming, as if Mother Nature cranked up the saturation of the colors there.
The Chilean family-run hotel Las Torres Patagonia understands how valuable it is to retain the inherent beauty of its surroundings, so it’s bringing back its social-media campaign 10 Volunteers for 10 Days. This campaign brings North American volunteers dedicated to preserving the area’s natural beauty down to Patagonia on an all-expenses-paid trip.
During its inaugural trip in 2024, the volunteers, who were chosen from more than 500 entries, were divided into two groups. Each stayed at the property for five days as they worked on a mission to restore more than 1,570 feet of the…