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Chile Travel Guide

By Charlotte Dow | Updated on May 9, 2024

This Chile travel guide shares the best places to visit in Chile along with tips, itineraries, and vacation inspiration.Read more...

A Tour Gone Wrong In Torres del Paine, Chile

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on March 22, 2022

“Do you see the Paines?” I was currently on a guided tour of Torres del Paine during a trip to Chile, and my guide was pointing out the iconic triple-horned mountain of the park. It was bizarrely beautiful, the shark peaks draped in fog providing a backdrop for icy lakes and eerie twisting roots. The…Read more...

Unique Green Chile Experiences In Albuquerque, New Mexico

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on July 18, 2024

New Mexico may be the only state with an official question: “Red or green?”. This is in reference to chile sauce, the quintessential ingredient in New Mexican cuisine. In fact, green chile sauce in Albuquerque was recently voted the #1 Iconic American Food in a reader poll done by 10Best and USA Today. This shouldn’t…Read more...

10 Unique Experiences To Have In Chile

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on March 22, 2022

When I backpacked South America, one country I found difficult to plan was Chile. While I had heard they had great wine, adventurous hikes and beautiful landscapes, I had no idea where to actually go and what to actually do. After traveling through the country, I now realize there are way too many worthwhile experiences…Read more...

A Budget-Friendly Way To Experience San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on March 22, 2022

When visiting the desert-town of San Pedro de Atacama in Chile, you’ll first notice the myriad tour companies taking up every other street corner. While you absolutely won’t be able to see everything yourself without a tour, there is a definitely one very budget-friendly option I recommend: renting a bicycle. I learned about this when…Read more...

Hostel Review: Hostal Mamatierra, San Pedro, Chile

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on March 22, 2022

A brand new hostel in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, Hostal Mamatierra is a clean and spacious hostel that is perfect for backpackers on a budget. Location While not directly in the city center, San Pedro de Atacama is a very small town where everything is in walking distance. It’s attached to the cheapest supermarket in…Read more...