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I established myself as an independent and adventurous traveller in 1989, when I became the first woman to travel the length of the Amazon river alone. 'An Amazon and a Donkey' was my first literary travel book, published by Random House in 1991. I co-authored guide books for Rough Guides and Cadogan Books in the 1980s and 90s, as well as writing freelance. I am also a professional translator (German to English). I met the father of my children in a hotel in Guatemala. Almost 20 years later, we now live in Chile and the kids love it.

  • Hometown

    Limache, Chile

  • Location now

    Limache, Chile

  • Work published

    My literary travel writing and guide books have been published throughout the English-speaking world, and some have also been translated into European languages (Swedish, Polish).

  • Travel philosophy

    Hope for the best and always pay attention!

  • Craziest place

    The Peruvian Amazon

  • Bizarre experience

    Seeing American Evangelical missionaries dressed up in native Indian costume in Todos Santos/Guatemala in an effort to blend in

  • Advice

    It can be more meaningful to get to know a small area than rush around a huge one

  • Dream destination

    Angel Falls, Venezuela

  • Traveled before

    Almost to all European countries, east and west; southern Africa; Australia; North, Central and South America.

  • Going next

    Argentina

natascha scott-stokes's Guide Book Entries

Hotels

  • Torre Suiza

    May 13, 2008 - Villarrica, Chile

    Housed in a creaky German-style wood house, Torre Suiza provides an excellent base for excursions around the Chilean Lake District. ......

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  • Palestine in Chile

    May 13, 2008 - Chile

    © Natascha Scott-Stokes, 2007 PALESTINE IN CHILE According to Mario Nazal, Director of the Palestine Foundation in the capital, ‘every small village ......

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