Chile is not only wineries, nature or beach but also a typical kitchen. Here, I present all the typical specialties I have tried. From corn Chile is a huge producer of corn and hence the traditional kitchen uses it a lot. Pastel de Choclo A gratin made mostly with corn. It also contains chicken meat, […]
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Santiago wine regions only by bus
Santiago is surrounded by 5 different wine regions. After Colchagua region, I discover 2 other one: Maipo and Casablanca. Everything is feasible only by bus and public transport! For this second stay in Santiago, I couldn’t sleep at my friend’s place. Thus, I slept in an hostel in Bellavista district called Gnomo Hostel. It is […]
Colchagua wine region on a bus ride
Between Pichilemu and Santiago, I decided to do a break and taste wines in the amazing region of Colchagua. In this article, I explain the smart way for doing it without any car. Also, you will save money and time. And of course, I add my recommendations of what to visit. Colchagua Valley This is […]
A typical surfing day in Pichilemu
My last week in Santiago was tough. The reasons are I was sick and the temperature was 37 degrees every day. Thus, I am exhausted and fed up with the heat. I want only to escape the heat and pollution of the city for resting. I have been recommended Pichilemu. Preparation The city It costs […]
One day in Valparaiso & Viña del Mar
I arrived at 8 in the morning in Santiago from Pucon. My friend took me from the terminal and we went to his home. Just the time to change me and ate a breakfast. Next, we took the car directly to Valparaiso. After one hour of driving in a dry landscape, we reached the city. […]
How to enjoy your stay in Santiago
Santiago is a huge city, almost half of the population of Chile lives there. Big, hot in summer and polluted, Santiago has a lot for frightening. However, I stayed a long time in Santiago. The main reason is that I have met a lot of friends during my last student exchange. But not only my […]
Trekking in the region of Pucón
On Christmas, I felt my first earthquake in Castro. For the new year, I want to reach Santiago to be with a local friend. The schedule lets me only a few days for doing a stop in the middle. There is this city called Pucón. A renowned place for trekking and relaxing in hot springs. […]
A Christmas and an earthquake on Chiloé island
The last 10 days on the Carretera Austral were adventurous. Now, it is Christmas and time for relaxing. I have decided to be in Castro on Chiloé island as it looks beautiful and peaceful. Peaceful ?! I won’t say it again after the Christmas I have spent. My trembling Christmas A lonely celebration Usually, I […]
The incredible Pumalin Park in Chaitén
After struggling to hitchhike under the rain from Coyhaique, I finally arrive in Chaitén. This small town, devastated in 2008 due to an eruption, is now rising from its ashes. The famous activity is the Pumalín park with a unique vegetation and of course volcanoes. Pumalín park The park is a private one owned by […]
The hitchhiking challenge around Puyuhuapi
When you are traveling, everything is not going as you want it. Sometimes in a good way and more rarely in a bad way. The part around Puyuhuapi goes bad. Not only telling the story, this article is focusing on hitchhiking on the Carretera Austral. From Cerro Castillo to Coyhaique in a split second My […]