I couldn't find many tips on hiking the W trek before I set off. I'd heard there's a great, informative talk at the Erratic Rock hostel in Puerto Natales, daily at 3pm, but we arrived later than this the day before we were due to set off. I hope this post will help fill anyone short on time in on the essentials. CAMPING VS REFUGIOS For me, … [Read more...]
Street Art in Valparaiso
Valparaiso, and the nearby beach resort of Vina del Mar, are just a couple of hours on a bus from Santiago, and they're well worth a visit if you're in the area. I stayed in Valparaiso because it's cheaper, and you can easily visit Vina del Mar on a day trip by bus, or even on foot. The main thing that struck me about the city was the variety … [Read more...]
Top Sights in Santiago
Santiago is a great city to explore. With a pleasant climate and European vibe, you can wander to your heart's content without feeling the need to look over your shoulder all day long - as you might in some of South America's other capital cities. I spent two leisurely days there taking in the sights, and these are my top 10: - 1. Museo de la … [Read more...]
Best Tours in San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama pretty much only exists to cater for hoards of tourists. As our bus pulled in, the driver joked that there were about 1000 residents, 2000 dogs and 4000 tourists living there. As a result of all the tourism, there is plenty on offer, but what are the best tours in San Pedro de Atacama? - Sandboarding Perhaps one for the … [Read more...]
