The border crossing from Argentina to Chile is a long process by bus. But the amazing scenery and views make up for the time spent in customs.
Hitting the streets of Santiago
Chile’s capital is but a stage for our free tour guide. But there’s something about his stories that bring the city to life. And what a city Santiago is!
It’s a dog’s life
There’s something about the street dogs in Chile’s city, Santiago. They’re healthy and plump with lush coats. Why? Because the community looks after them!
Something a bit fishy
With restaurants and buzzing business, the fish market in Santiago is a tourist magnet. For locals, Mercado Central is the source of the best food.
The panoramic kaleidoscope
The cultural capital of Chile in Valparaiso is one huge explosion of colour. It’s a city you can explore for days and getting lost here is a pleasure!
Ye olde abandoned mining town
The abandoned mining town of Sewell, high in the Andes of Chile, is an eerie place. Now heritage-protected, it is a reminder of the hard lives many men had.
Turtle versus the volcano
It was a tough climb through snow and across volcanic rocks. At times the pain got too much. But imagining the summit of the volcano kept me going.
The beach in the mountains
A beach in the middle of the mountains, a huge volcano challenging you to climb it, and dozens of hippie cafes. This is life in Pucon, Chile.
The funeral crasher
Chiloe is like a world unto its own, a literal island in the heart of Chile. And it’s the churches of this region which are the pride and joy.