Postcard: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Video highlights from the driest place on earth. Continue reading Postcard: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
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Sunrise at the El Tatio Geyser Field
The geysers rose and faded, from the earth to the sky. Some spouted, some steamed, some gurgled. Continue reading Sunrise at the El Tatio Geyser Field
5 Amazing Landscapes in the Atacama Desert
The Atacama Desert, sandwiched between the Pacific and the Andes, is unlike anywhere else in the world. Continue reading 5 Amazing Landscapes in the Atacama Desert
Fiesta de la Candelaria 2018, San Pedro de Atacama
Every year, on February 2, Catholics throughout Chile convene for a religious party that celebrates the Virgin of Candelaria. Continue reading Fiesta de la Candelaria 2018, San Pedro de Atacama
A Morning Bike Ride to Valle de la Luna
At 5 a.m., well before sunrise, we set off on mountain bikes toward Valle de la Luna (“Moon Valley”) in the Atacama desert. Continue reading A Morning Bike Ride to Valle de la Luna
1 Lazy Day in Arica, Chile
When we found ourselves stranded in Chile’s northernmost city for 24 hours, we weren’t sure how we’d pass the time. We were in a seaside destination, so we set off for the center of town on foot, racing against the setting sun. Continue reading 1 Lazy Day in Arica, Chile
How to Cross the Border Between Peru and Chile
We had read conflicting information on travel blogs, and our Spanish is limited to basic words and phrases, leaving us ill-equipped to deal with any potential drama. Here’s a play-by-play of our experience. Continue reading How to Cross the Border Between Peru and Chile
Exploring Arequipa, Peru on Foot – for Free
Peru’s second largest city – a stopover point for those traveling north to Cusco or south to the Chilean border – is hard to miss. And miss it, you definitely should not. Continue reading Exploring Arequipa, Peru on Foot – for Free
The Sleepy Dogs of Peru
Unlike the spoiled pets we know and love in the states – fixated on their masters, desperate to please – the dogs here seem to live on their own schedules. Continue reading The Sleepy Dogs of Peru
A Quick Stop by Alpaca World
Video highlights from Mundo Alpaca in Arequipa, Peru. Continue reading A Quick Stop by Alpaca World
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