See what the experts are saying about Chile. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Tips for student travelers
You'd be wise to arm yourself with an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), which offers substantial savings on plane tickets and entrance fees. It also provides you with basic health and life insurance and a 24-hour help line. The card... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
There are more options and resources out there than ever before for travelers with disabilities, and here in Chile it is increasingly common to see hotels and restaurants that are wheelchair-accessible. It's best to call ahead (especially wit... Continue reading »
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Tips for women travelers
Chilean men are more "macho" than their Argentine counterparts, but they do not tend to whistle and make boisterous comments to women the way that Argentine men do. Chilean men instead leer, which can be annoying, creepy, or both. My advice i... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Chile is home to a staggering array of natural landscapes, each beautiful in its own way and offering attractions and excursions that appeal to different kinds of people. Fly-fishermen seeking to spend their days reeling in trout might plan t... Continue reading »
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In one week
Plenty of travelers head to Chile for 1 week only on a ski vacation, but it's a shame to come all this way and not experience anything other than the snowy Andean peaks. If you're not skiing and really only have 1 week to see Chile, your best... Continue reading »
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In two weeks
Travelers with 2 weeks will be able to see Chile's highlights without feeling like they've got to squeeze everything on a tight schedule. That said, if attempting to visit multiple long-distance destinations, you'll spend a lot of time travel... Continue reading »
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For families
Chile is a veritable traveler's paradise for families. Chileans love kids, and the tourism industry goes out of its way to cater to people with kids, including children's rates, kids' menus, jungle gyms, and scheduled activities, and many lar... Continue reading »
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For food and wine lovers
Chile's wine industry has come a long way during the past decade, and no other travel segment here has seen more growth than wine travel. In just 5 years, wineries have built hotels and B&Bs; opened gourmet restaurants, spas, and tasting faci... Continue reading »
Chile Travel Experiences
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Valdivia, Lakes and Cruise to Patagonia (Puerto N...
Hi all!Sorry to all of you from whom I have heard in recent days who wanted to know if I was alive or this blog was ever going to get off... Continue reading »
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Best of Chile Tour
Setting off at the crack of dawn from Cape Town, South Africa and travelling via Johannesburg this intrepid group of 17 travellers, spent... Continue reading »
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Country Hopping
Country Hopping I haven't written too much about the personalities of the countries I'm visiting, and what it feels like to be moving... Continue reading »
