Steph Dyson

Cheltenham, Santiago

Travel journalist & blogger; Chile, Patagonia & South America expert; CNN, Nat Geo, Lonely Planet, Telegraph etc; Writes #TalkingTravelWriting

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Articles

Can you, or should you, use AI to plan your travels? It's complicated...

2 months ago | adventure.com | Steph Dyson

Some forms of artificial intelligence are already in our lives, but as its use increases in the travel industry, including the use of AI influencers, how might it affect the quality of our experiences? Can AI ever capture the nuance of place and people—and what are its limitations when it comes to creating itineraries? Travel writer Steph Dyson takes a closer look. Last year, in my other work as a travel advisor, I received my first-ever AI-written itinerary from a client.
Can you, or should you, use AI to plan your travels? It's complicated...

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Steph Dyson

13 hours agoMark Zuckerberg to employees in leaked all-hands meeting: ‘buckle up’Tensions were high inside Meta ahead of Mark Zuckerberg’s first all-hands meeting of the year.
Seven under-explored alternatives to Machu Picchu

Dec 4, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Steph Dyson

Kuélap sits amid a cloud forest in Peru’s far north Credit: alamy Although the Inca Empire reigned across the Americas for just one century, its greatest legacy, Machu Picchu, has intrigued visitors for hundreds of years. But while this abandoned Andean city is unquestionably the jewel in Peru’s archaeological crown – and has earned a place on many traveller’s dream trip list – you might be surprised to learn it is just one of many fascinating archaeological ruins. In fact, Machu Picchu ranks...
How to plan the ultimate family trip to Monteverde, Costa Rica

Aug 11, 2024 | nationalgeographic.com | Steph Dyson

Think of Costa Rica and the images that first come to mind are of untouched rainforests teeming with wildlife and dotted with waterfalls cascading into clear blue pools. It’s the first tropical country on the planet that has actively reversed deforestation and now protects a quarter of its territory — one of the largest proportions in the world. Hidden away in the Tilarán Range in the country’s northwestern interior, misty Monteverde is a canton with serious environmental credentials.
Everything you need to know to plan a trip to Peru

Jul 6, 2024 | flipboard.com | Steph Dyson

Everything you need to know to plan a trip to PeruMachu Picchu might be its star attraction, but this south American favourite is hardly a one-trick pony, and visits here reward those who plan in advance. Peru is one of South America’s most popular countries for foreign visitors, but planning a trip here remains hardly intuitive. This is a …
Everything you need to know to plan a trip to Peru

Jul 6, 2024 | nationalgeographic.com | Steph Dyson

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Peru is one of South America’s most popular countries for foreign visitors, but planning a trip here remains hardly intuitive. This is a destination with landscapes ranging from a drenching rainforest to high-altitude peaks and desert coastal plains. Some of its attractions are blockbusters, making early booking essential — and the choice of tickets on offer can be confusing.
How to plan the ultimate trip to Peru

Jul 5, 2024 | flipboard.com | Steph Dyson

NowWith Baan Mae, Seng Luangrath returns to Shaw with a fresh menu in a familiar space. A piece of advice from someone who’s been eating on the job for decades: Try the dish that looks like it doesn’t belong on the menu. There’s almost always a good story behind it, and it almost always pleases. Abroad …
How to plan the ultimate trip to Peru

Jul 5, 2024 | nationalgeographic.com | Steph Dyson

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). A trip across Peru feels like passing through multiple countries and cultures merged into one. The topography is as diverse as it is dramatic; in just a few days, you can pass from the desert of the coastal lowlands to the saw-toothed, glacial peaks of the Andes Mountains and onwards to reach the emerald enclave of the world’s largest tropical rainforest.
How to see Patagonia without the crowds

Jun 25, 2024 | travelweekly.co.uk | Steph Dyson

Go beyond the borders of Torres del Paine National Park to find a quieter side of Chilean Patagonia, writes Steph DysonPatagonia is a place of spectacular mountain scenery, where hiking trails wriggle between granite peaks and glaciers hang vertiginously above cobalt‑coloured lagoons. Considered one of the globe’s finest hiking destinations, it’s fast becoming a bucket-list destination for adventurous travellers.
Chilean Tierra del Fuego: The Remote Patagonia You've Been Looking For

Apr 14, 2024 | worldlyadventurer.com | Steph Dyson

Patagonia has long been an obsession of mine and one where I’ve covered a fair distance, having traveled across the years from the very northern limits of Puerto Madryn and Puerto Montt to the southernmost settlement, Puerto Williams. The variety of landscapes, ecosystems, and cultures is one of the reasons I’ve continued to return and I’ve become a huge advocate for exploring beyond the region’s big hitters: the Torres del Paines, Perito Morenos, and Fitz Roys.