Chile
Leaving South America: Reflections and a numerical breakdown
I’ve spent a lot of the free time in my life traveling — through Europe, Australia, Egypt, India, the Caribbean, etc. — but South America always stuck out as one glaring to-do flag that just never was crossed off the list. And now, after 4.5 months through Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Colombia, I can’t … Continue reading
A brief stop in Santiago, Chile: Pablo Neruda, Valparaiso and hot dogs
I´m not sure how it happened, but we had one month in Peru, three months in Argentina but just a few days in Santiago, Chile — three for me and two for Eaman. We’ve loved how our itinerary has shaped up — especially since we wound up with two weeks in Colombia, where I’m writing … Continue reading
Nine lessons learned from trekking the ‘W’ circuit in Torres del Paine
Of all the places we wanted to visit on this trip, Patagonia was the one place with the most vague itinerary. We knew we wanted to go, but to do what, when and for how long were all questions marks. But Torres del Paine, the 242,242 hectare-size national park near Puerto Natales, Chile was a … Continue reading
