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A Luxury Beach Retreat in Tunquén, Chile
Most tourists in Santiago, Chile, are just passing through on their way to Patagonia or Torres del Paine in the south. But as I’ve come to see for myself, there
What to Eat in Chile: My Personal Favorites
After arriving in Santiago, Chile, and getting over my fear of speaking broken Spanish, I started a long journey of discovering the wide variety of Chilean dish
Cerro Leonera: Why I Don’t Regret My Failed Autumn Attempt
Going into the Andes mountains is never predictable. I knew that already, but I was about to learn it once more. Northeast of Santiago, Chile, in the shadow of
Surprise Waterfalls & Natural Thermal Springs in Hornopirén, Chile
With muddy, damp boots from our recent waterfall treks, my brother and I drive a short distance outside Hornopirén to the next activity in our Carretera Austral
What It’s Like to Climb Aconcagua, Rooftop of the Americas
I situate my goggles snuggly over my eyes before unzipping the outer layer of our tent, and I brace myself for the icy wind. We’ve been snowed in all day, and t
Potrerillos, Mendoza: A Weekend Escape into the Andes
One moment, you’re driving through a winding road with dry mountain scenery on all sides. Then, you pass through a tunnel…and everything changes. Blue waters st
Hornopirén, Chile: Rainforest Trails & Southern Hospitality
After a long day of flying south from Santiago to Puerto Montt, driving our rental car, riding a ferry, and getting slightly lost on the sleepy streets of Horno
Cerro El Plomo: The Journey to Base Camp (Pt. 1)
As soon as I arrived in Santiago, Chile, I began searching for nearby mountains that I could climb. And it didn’t take long to learn about Cerro Plomo. This mou
Fall Hiking in Reserva Nacional Altos de Lircay, Chile
One of my favorite activities here in Chile is hiking, and there’s no shortage of incredible treks in the iconic Andes mountain range. When a dear friend invite
A Day Trip to Valparaíso, Chile (+ Surprise Ending)
I’m in the passenger seat with a fresh coffee and a little cup of Greek yogurt topped with berries from a cafe in Providencia (a section of Santiago, Chile), an
Cairo, Egypt: Museums, Mosques, & Palaces
Less than 24 hours had passed since I arrived in Egypt, and I was already in complete awe of the historical scale of this incredible land. If you haven’t alread
What to Do in Cologne, Germany, in Two Days
I spent a couple of days in Cologne, Germany, during a larger trip that also took me through the Czech Republic. Though my time there was short, it was one of t
Is the Costanera Center Worth Visiting in Santiago?
It’s hard not to spot the Costanera Center in Santiago, Chile. It’s massive. So tall, in fact, that its Gran Torre is the tallest building in all of South Ameri
Exploring Pucón, Chile: Volcanoes, Forests, & Lakes
Any place with snow-capped volcanoes and emerald-green forests is sure to catch my attention, and Pucón, Chile, was no exception. I’d heard friends rave about P
Glacier Exploration: A Summit Attempt on Volcán San José
The snowstorm that had surprised our small expedition group the previous afternoon had left a blanket of snow on the mountain that glistened in the morning sunl
Inside the MUT: Santiago, Chile’s Modern Urban Market
It didn’t take long after my arrival in Santiago before I started hearing about a place called the “MUT” that was, in 2025, capturing the attention of Santiago
What Is Sanhattan? Exploring Santiago’s Modern Core
If you go to Santiago but you only go to “Santiago Centro,” where popular sights like Plaza de Armas and Palacio La Moneda are, you might be shocked, like I was
Parque Yerba Loca: Day Hiking Near Santiago, Chile
When I first moved to Santiago, Chile, I started hearing about one particular natural park over and over: Parque Yerba Loca. Hikers and nature enthusiasts would
4 Reasons Chile Keeps Pulling Me Back
When I first arrived in Santiago, Chile, I landed without a checklist, without a plan, without knowing how long I’d stay—or if I’d stay at all. And those first
On the Carretera Austral: Puerto Montt to Hornopirén, Chile
In the middle of the festive season of Fiestas Patrias, Chile’s Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 18th, my brother joins me in Santiago all the