Nuevo Amigos & The Marble Caves of Rio Tranquilo
Travelling solo has its highs and lows. The freedom to see and do what you want at your own pace, the ease of catching a ride when you're alone, and […]
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Valdivia: Fresh Fish and Forts.
After being one of the last people to leave Pucón, I chose to veer south-west to the coastal town of Valdivia for one night en route further south. The town […]
Northern Chile Part 1 – La Serena
I ventured further into Northern Chile after leaving the tourist-packed Valparaíso and took the overnight bus to La Serena. The seven hour bus trip meant that I saved on a […]
Spicy Chile! Barrio Brasil-Yungay, Santiago.
I was so impressed with the Central Markets Tour by the folks at Spicy Chile that I decided to venture out for another of their tours before I left Santiago […]
“Quisiera Una Mapa, Por Favor” Exploring Valparaiso.
Valparaíso is a 1 1/2 hour bus trip north of Santiago and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, meaning that there are measures in place to preserve the unique features […]
Chileans, the Fresh Food People!
There is an abundance of maps, tours and guides at your fingertips when you're staying at a metropolitan hostel like La Casa Roja. After picking a few up from reception […]
Bellavista Street Art, Cerro San Cristobal, Santiago.
Yesterday I took a 15km walk through Santiago, stopping by some incredible architecture and street art, and then made my way to the north-west of the city centre to the […]
Chile – My Bucket List
I don't really have a given reason for Chile being the first stop on my tour of the South American continent. However, being the first means it is a destination […]
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