When backpacking Chile, there’s a trusty tale I guarantee you’ll hear time and again from locals. They say that when God created the world, he (or probably she, let’s be honest) had a little of everything left over – mountains, volcanoes, glaciers, deserts, the whole shebang. So, she mixed it all together and created Chile….
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The 20 best hostels in Santiago de Chile for every backpacker
Santiago is Chile’s capital and largest city; where nature, history, and culture collide. The city rests among the towering peaks of the Andes and Chilean Coast Range mountains, offering endless opportunities to experience breath-taking scenery and fresh air. The colonial core juxtaposes Santiago’s high-end financial district, Sanhattan, with neoclassical architecture, large squares, and museums. After…
Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, two jewels on the Pacific coast
In all these years of blogging I have never done a review of my hometown, and taking advantage of the recent Fiestas Patrias, there is no better excuse. Without further ado, here are some of the best places to visit in Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, two true jewels of the ocean. I was born…