Destination: Chile

Santiago, Route 68 and all that!

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 | By 7dayadventurer | Views [1088]

Chile: la Parte Uno My initial impression of Santiago, as I enter the central region by taxi, is not especially favourable - grimy, dirty, old faded buildings, a place where compulsive graffiti escribitors seem to be in their element. Packs of mangy-... Read more >

Chilling in Chile before ocean jumping

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 | By charline_thomasson | Views [472]

I finally left Argentina yesterday, after my last week in Buenos Aires which I spent mainly reading about Australia as I got a guidebook delivered there when I was away discovering the country. My last week in Buenos Aires was filled with mixed feelings ... Read more >

Photos: Across the South American continent

Mon, 7 Oct 2013 | By juanfrantr | Photo Gallery

Chao chao Santiago!

Sat, 5 Oct 2013 | By wallaki | Views [478]

Have had an absolute ball in Santiago and its been amazing to be able to live like a local with Zoe. We've eaten sooooo well and I'd recommend Santiago to any foodies out there.  My last few days involved: 1) Amazing dinners at Asia Lima (cevicheria), ... Read more >

"Valparaiso, que disparate eres, que loco, puerto loco"

Sat, 5 Oct 2013 | By wallaki | Views [542]

Valparaiso is definitely unique and I can totally understand the UNESCO world heritage tag. After a slight change of plans due to the mega hangover after the birthday celebrations, I caught the bus to Valpo on Monday morning and was once again the only ... Read more >

Beware of the Pisco Sours

Tue, 1 Oct 2013 | By wallaki | Views [346]

Back in Santiago on what can only be described as an eating and drinking tour. Been to so many fab bars and restaurants, met Zoe's gang and bumbled about the city on the metro doing some touristy stuff. It's been sunny most days with just a bit of a ... Read more >

Photos: Valparaiso

Tue, 1 Oct 2013 | By wallaki | Photo Gallery

And the journey begins.....

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 | By wallaki | Views [324]

After a rather hectic last few days at work I made it to the airport, packed and ready to leave Sydney for 16 weeks. Am very surpirsed but after about 3 trial packs I got my bags down to 25kgs in total for the trolley case and main bag, so that bodes ... Read more >

Photos: Santiago

Tue, 17 Sep 2013 | By wallaki | Photo Gallery

Flights: 36 hours

Sun, 8 Sep 2013 | By carolinelawrence | Views [404]

Door to door? I think it worked out to be around 36 hours. Lots of fun! Flights went pretty smoothly. Flying into Santiago was the first time it sunk in that I was on my own in South America! It was a mixture of excitement and fear. Flying into Santiago:... Read more >

Tags: lima, long flights, santiago

Laundry, round two.

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 | By amak | Views [377]

And at this point, the laundry is winning.  Most decidedly.  Ignacio told us that the dryer was installed, so we would be able to do our laundry at the B&B to save money.  Wonderful, but it didn't turn out that simple.  He ... Read more >

"And this pair of gringas..."

Fri, 5 Jul 2013 | By amak | Views [406]

So, while I fondly refer to myself and my roommate as "gringas," most Chileans don't actually use that term.  They snicker when I use it, they certainly know what it means, but it's not that big of a thing here.  I went to court again today, ... Read more >

Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Fri, 5 Jul 2013 | By pablocosta | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: travel photography scholarship 2013

A 'place' I have visited

Fri, 5 Jul 2013 | By yourfriendmattg | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2013

A 'place' I have visited

Fri, 5 Jul 2013 | By bellescott | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2013