Travel Stories and Tips

Atacama Desert Sunsets

Nov 4, 2019 | South America, Travel

Atacama desert sunsets are among the most memorable moments of my trip to Chile. I saw the sunsets in the Atacama desert during my stay. They were stunning!

Exploring Moon Valley of the Atacama Desert in Chile

Oct 28, 2019 | South America, Travel

Moon Valley of the Atacama desert is the place on earth where you can see a landscape that looks as if you are on the moon.

Mapuche Culture in Santiago Chile

Oct 21, 2019 | South America, Travel

Santiago is where I first learned about the Mapuche culture in Chile. Look around and you will be delighted to find traces of Mapuche culture everywhere!

Visiting the Salt Flat and Lagoon in Sector Soncor of the Atacama Desert

Oct 14, 2019 | South America, Travel

During our stay in the Atacama Desert, we went to visit the salt flat and lagoon in Sector Soncor where the Los Flamencos National Reserve is located.

Valparaiso Ascensors – A Unique Local Transportation

Oct 7, 2019 | South America, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Valparaiso ascensors are a unique local transportation in the UNESCO historic quarter of Valparaiso in Chile. How many can you spot?

Native Chilean Palm Tree Conservation in La Campana National Park

Sep 30, 2019 | Lesser-Known Destinations, South America, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

During my visit to Chile, I learned about a native Chilean palm tree, Jubaea chilensis (Chilean Wine Palm) in La Campana National Park.

The Street Art of Valparaiso

Sep 23, 2019 | South America, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The street art of Valparaiso is a beautiful example of how art can enhance a city environment. Keep your eyes open and look for details of the street art.

Atacama Craft – an Artisan Shop in San Pedro de Atacama

Sep 16, 2019 | South America, Travel

My favorite souvenirs and gifts from San Pedro de Atacama are the crafts and jewelry that we got in a local artisan shop – Atacama Craft.

Two Deep Blue Sapphires in the Middle of the Andes – Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons

Sep 9, 2019 | South America, Travel

Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons (Lagunas Miscanti y Miñiques, in Spanish) are two salt water lakes on the Altiplano Plateau in the Central Andes of Chile.