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 […]
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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 […]
The lonely town of Cerro Castillo
Continuing north on the Carretera Austral, I stop in Cerro Castillo, a really small town. I heard that the area is amazing for trekking. For sure, I won’t regret it. What the hell did I stop there… On the road to Coyhaique While my friends I met in Chile Chico prefer going directly to Coyhaique, […]
Marble Caves: Exploring Puerto Rio Tranquilo’s treasure
After a few days on the Argentinian side of Patagonia, I finally discover the Chilean Side. More green, rainier… We can’t get everything we want! Let’s discover the first marvel called Marble Caves on the Carretera Austral. A long way to enter in Chile The journey from El Chaltén to Puerto Rio Tranquilo is long, […]
El Chaltén, the paradise without WiFi
El Chaltén is a small town in the South of Argentina. After hitchhiking with two friends from El Calafate, we reach the city. Though very small, the place is among the best for outdoors activities: trekking, climbing, camping… This place is still one my favorite in Patagonia, we call it with my friend the paradise […]