I took this photo at the Centro Cultural Ex-Carcel. The prison at this site was shut down in 1999, and late last year a cultural center was opened on the grounds. They are still renovating the prison building, and I peeked through the fence to get this silhouette of a man working inside. Click on […]
Back in Latin America Again
Although I was pleasantly surprised by Santiago and stayed longer than I planned, it’s time to move on to the next destination. Valparaíso is a place I have been looking forward to experiencing. I heard it has a funky vibe and amazing graffiti art. True and true. What surprised me the most was that I […]
Hiking at Yerba Loca with My CouchSurfing Host
When I was living in Buenos Aires, my friends Rease and Ayngelina told me they had great experiences with CouchSurfing. I finally decided to try it for myself in Santiago. The thing I loved so much about my time in Buenos Aires was feeling like I knew the city. Of course, it took me six […]
Foto of the Week from … Santiago – The City from Above
For today’s Foto of the Week, I want to share some of the aerial photos I have gotten in Santiago. From Antilen Swimming Pool My first day in Santiago, Tim and I went to find the public pool he had heard about. These photos were taken from the Antilen pool at the top of the […]
Finding a Comfortable Apartment in Santiago with Roomorama
I have been traveling for quite a while now. Although I was able to settle down in Buenos Aires for a few months, I have still spent the majority of my nights in hostels over the past 15 months. I had heard about short-term apartment rental services and figured this would be a good option […]
Foto of the Week from … Curiñaco – A Short Bus Ride to Paradise
Tim and I failed in our attempt to visit the Reserve in Curiñaco. We were told it is one of the most beautiful parks in the area. Don’t go on a Monday. They are closed on Mondays, but it seems this is new because nobody in town knew this. Although it is only about 50 […]
Valdivia Knows How to Make Good Beer
I admit to being a beer snob. I have complained a lot about the lack of good beer in Latin America. Luckily, I found good hand-crafted beer in Buenos Aires and a bar with a great selection of Patagonian artisanal beers in El Chalten. I first discovered the Chilean beer Kuntsmann from my friend and […]
Celebrating Summer in Valdivia
I love cities that have lots of festivals. It is one of the reasons I love my hometown of Columbus, Ohio. When I discovered there would be 4 festivals going on during my stay in Valdivia, I was thrilled. And the best part… They all involve food! Feria de Chocolate I spotted the huge advertising […]
Foto of the Week from … Isla Mancera – Empty Beach
Isla Mancera is a small island without any cars. It is a rustic life here. It appears to be the place for Chilean families to go to relax and enjoy nature. We took a short bus ride from the center of Valdivia towards Niebla and then took a short boat ride to the island. You […]
Mercado Fluvial in Valdivia
I love food markets. I love to take photos at them. And I love to buy fresh, delicious, cheap food to make my own meals. The Mercado Fluvial The Mercado Fluvial (aka river market) in Valdivia happens every day of the year. It is not just for tourists. It is for the people that live […]