I definitely recommend this book to anyone planning a trip to Patagonia. I have a lot of experience backpacking through Europe but very little in South America, so I used this book to plan my next adventure. The section on budgeting found in Part 2, especially part on finding accommodation, was really helpful. I am very confident navigating hostels in Europe, but what works in Europe can backfire sometimes in South America. I also found very good tips in Part 4, including some ideas to help you lighten your load on long hikes. Those tips would have been really useful when I went trekking through Scandinavia a few summers ago! Overall I think this is a great resource and even if you are at the early stages of planning trip to Patagonia it is a good idea to read this book, get some great advice, and start dreaming about an adventure through one of the most beautiful places on Earth!