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Glenn’s Starring Role – On Location in the Atacama Desert, Chile!

Emma De Fry | April 23, 2014 | 7:43 pm | 4 Comments

It’s a wrap! Clint and Glenn are home from Chile where they, along with Glenn’s partner Vanessa, spent 10 days filming some spectacular stories for our current series, including Glenn’s starring role on location in the Atacama Desert.

Here’s a peek into the photo album of this once-in-a-lifetime trip. We also asked Clint to give us the lowdown on their adventure and how Glenn fared in front of the camera. Judging by his anecdotes, we’re in for a treat when Glenn’s episode in Chile’s Atacama Desert goes to air on Network Ten soon!

The crew checking in for our LAN Airlines flight to Santiago, Chile
The crew checking in for our LAN Airlines flight to Santiago, Chile

Ready for a Chilean adventure

“Just like the photos and video that he submitted for the competition, Glenn showed up with a huge smile. And there was never a dull moment on tour – Glenn is full of life and energy, and he and his lovely partner Vanessa make quite the team on camera!”

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Atacama Desert’s Tatio Geysers, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

A land of extremes

“Our trip took us from colourful and cultured Santiago down to Patagonia, where we were all left speechless by its raw beauty.  The world UNESCO heritage site of Valparaiso was next and one of the prettiest cities I’ve visited – filled with colourful houses and street art. Our final stop was the Atacama Desert, home to so many different landscapes – and this is where Glenn took the reporting reins! From the Tatio Geysers (El Tatio), one of the world’s largest geyser fields at 4200m above sea level, to Mars-like Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna) and the Salt Flats (Salar de Atacama). An incredible highlight here was the sunsets – some of the best I’ve ever seen.”

Glenn on location in the Atacama Desert
Glenn and guide Roberto mountain biking through Devil’s Gorge, Atacama Desert

Glenn’s warm and fun on camera

“Glenn has the combination of a travellers mind, sharp wit and curiosity, which is a great mix for a TV travel presenter. Plus he doesn’t take himself too seriously, which allowed for a few laughs at his own expense – especially at the salt flats – but you’ll just have to wait and see that in the show!”

Glenn & Vanessa in Atacama
Glenn and Vanessa come across an old church in the Atacama Desert…

Vanessa was also a delight to travel with

“Well travelled and with a great sense of intellect, Vanessa made a great team with Glenn. I actually thought they might get married on our trip…we visited an old church and well, they’ve been together for 17 years… for a moment I thought Glenn was going to get hitched in the Atacama Desert!”

Glenn & Vanessa in the Atacama Desert
Glenn & Vanessa in the Atacama Desert

We often get told we have the best job in the world

“And we really do! This competition was like opening a huge lolly jar and asking people if they would like to try! First and foremost we wanted a guest presenter who loves travel as much as we do – it was as simple as that. Would we do this again? Yes, yes, yes!”

On location in Chilean Patagonia, one of the few places in the world that remains untouched
On location in Chilean Patagonia, one of the few places in the world that remains untouched

Places We Go travelled to Chile with Chimu Adventures, Turismo Chile and LAN Airlines.

About Emma De Fry

Emma has been exploring the ends of the earth since she was a teenager, notching up adventures in more than 60 countries and living in 5. Now, with a 5-year-old daughter and baby son, Emma is passionate about family adventures. As producer of Places We Go, Emma helps dream up where we go next, and loves to share our adventures through our stories.

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  1. Meg says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Me! Im excited to see it on TV

    Reply
  2. Maria Stufano says

    April 24, 2014 at 11:28 am

    “Way to go Glenn and Vanessa!” Your enthusiasm really shines through. Great to see places that maybe one day I may get to visit!
    PS Have you proposed to the beautiful Vanessa yet?

    Reply
  3. Miriam says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    Can’t wait to see their stories – Chile looks spectacular and Glenn and Vanessa look like the perfect presenters! Great job guys!

    Reply
  4. Gerry D says

    April 25, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Looks like you had an amazing time! Where to next Glenn?

    Reply
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