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DRONE ALERT! The majestic peaks of the Andes

If you’re planning on visiting Mendoza you really just HAVE to go to the Andes. I mean, it’s one thing to see those gorgeous Andean backdrops from the city center,

Budget tips for skiing at Tres Valles de los Andes in Chile

If you just can’t get enough of skiing you might be delighted that you can extend your ski season even throughout the summer … in South-America! Fly to Santiago de

The perfect itinerary for Rapa Nui / Easter Island

Planning a stunning trip to the insanely remote island of Rapa Nui? Splendid choice! Although you can see all of the island (if you’re in a hurry and willing to

Budget tips for a visit to Easter Island

Always wanted to visit Polynesia? Has it been a dream of you to see those impressive and mysterious moai statues? Do you want to be on one of the world’s

The best spots to see moai on Easter Island

All along the shores of Easter Island you can see groups of the famous moai standing fiercely and shining in the sun. Most of the time they’re facing the hills, showing

Hiking the crater of Rano Kau on Easter Island

WHAT: A hike around the crater of Rano Kau, the biggest volcano of Easter Island + a visit to the ancient village of Orongo WHERE: Just outside the little town

Rano Raraku: the birthplace of the moai on Easter Island

WHAT: A visit to the quarry where all of the moai were constructed on Easter Island WHERE: On the eastern side of the island, some 30 minutes by car from

Anakena beach, the most beautiful place of Easter Island

WHAT: Well, the title of this article says it all. WHERE: There are few beaches on Easter Island. This spot on the north is one of them. HOW LONG: An

My best photos of Easter Island or Rapa Nui Part II

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

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