Chile
My best photos of Easter Island or Rapa Nui Part I
Such a dream came true last year – we set foot on Easter Island! Also named Rapa Nui by the Polynesian people, this tiny island is nothing but a drop
PHOTOS: The street art and street dogs of Valparaíso, Chile
If I had to describe Valparaíso in two words I’d say: murals and quiltros (street dogs). The dogs are so loyal that if you give food to them they’ll basically
Summer on the Andean slopes of Los Tres Valles
It feels rather strange; wearing a big load of winter gear in your backpack in June. Gloves, merino ice breakers, a ski jacket and all. But as Anton Chekhov put
10 tours + prices in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Arriving in San Pedro de Atacama can be a little overwhelming. Although the town is pretty small, the number of tour operators is steep. I mean, if you’re planning on
Places to eat on a budget in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Let’s face it, if you’ve just arrived from the northern parts of Latin America – say the south of Peru or the salt flats in Bolivia -, you really need
An escape to the moon at Valle de la Luna, Chile
WHAT: A visit to the outer this world sites of Valle de la Luna and Valle de la Muerte. WHERE: 3 km southwest from San Pedro de Atacama, in the
PHOTOS: The desert spirit of San Pedro de Atacama in Chile
The northern town of San Pedro de Atacama is Chile’s answer to Santa Fe. With its burning afternoons, cooling adobe houses, friendly strays running around town, rose-red sunsets on the
Ditch the tours and cycle yourself to laguna Cejar, Chile
WHAT: A cycling trip to the three lakes of Cejar, in one of which you can actually swim/float WHERE: Some 18 km south of San Pedro de Atacama, right in
Pukará de Quitor – a do it yourself trip from San Pedro de Atacama
WHAT: Visiting an archaeological site with remains of a 12th century pre-columbian fortress. Plus gazing at a beautiful, pinky sunset above the surrounding area and the Valle de la Muerte WHERE: 3
