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Category Archives: Chile

Week 9 – Crossing Argentina

December 28, 2014by Sara L 4 Comments

I left San Pedro De Atacama Chile on the morning bus to Salta Argentina.  We crossed the Paso Jama boarder at an elevation of 4300 meters around midday on our […]

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Argentina, Chile, South America

Week 8 – San Pedro De Atacama

December 17, 2014by Sara L 2 Comments

A full day bus trip from anywhere the Atacama desert is northern Chile’s #1 travel destination.  After a 12 hour overnight bus ride from La Serena I woke up in my cama […]

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Chile, South America

Week 7 – Pisco del elqui

November 28, 2014by Sara L 1 Comment

Chances are if you are going north from Santiago, to visit the Atacama desert or continue into Peru or Boliva, you will likely stop in La Serena.  A middle size […]

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Chile, South America

Pisco Sour – Chile

November 28, 2014by Sara L 2 Comments

Both Peru and Chile lay claim to the Pisco Sour and it’s high debated which country was first.  In the U.S. a Pisco Sour is traditionally made Peruvian style, with […]

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Chile, Cocktails, South America

Week 6 – Santiago & Valparaiso

November 17, 2014by Sara L 4 Comments

Wine, beach, art, skiing, Andes, history and a modern metropolis, Santiago is the best city to ease into South America.  There are two Santiago’s, one is “central” home to historic […]

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Chile, South America, Wine

Graffiti Art – Santiago & Valparaiso

November 17, 2014by Sara L 5 Comments

Art’s not normally my thing, if given the choice of an afternoon in a museum or a walking tour, I will wander outside every time. Mix art with fresh air, […]

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Chile, South America

Week 5 – Southern Chile

November 10, 2014by Sara L Leave a comment

This week was all about outdoor actives, wood burning fires and soaking in hot springs. After leaving Bariloche Argentina I took a comfortable 5 hour bus ride to Osorno Chile.  The […]

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Chile, South America

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Currently traveling South America for 6 months as part of a year of travel. Sara is passionate about discovering locations off the beaten path and to give readers ideas of things to do that you wont find on other sites and guide books. Follow her adventures and read country guides for practicle "know before you go" advise.

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