Santiago, the capital city of Chile and the gateway to all this fabulous country has to offer, will take your breath away as your plane swoops over the Andes mountains. Santiago doesn’t get a lot of love from travelers in South America — but if you’re looking to explore this city, you’ve got plenty of […]
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Welcome to Puerto Varas, a lakeside city full of adventures, and one of my favorite places in all of Chile! There are so many cool things to do in Puerto Varas — from waterfall-visiting and German town-hopping to kayaking, shopping, and enjoying chic restaurants! My husband and I ended up in Puerto Varas on a
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There are so many fantastic day trips from Prague! I’ve been living in Prague for several years now, and have been exploring the Czech Republic in depth — including many, many day trips from the city. So many people visit the Czech Republic and don’t leave the Prague city limits — but there are so
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January is all about time at home working — which means February is about getting back into it again! This month, I headed out to London and Paris, plus a little side trip to the spa town of Mariánské Lázně in the Czech Republic. Let’s take a look! Destinations Visited Highlights A return to travel
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Buenos Aires is a city that will enchant you from the moment you arrive. This sprawling South American capital is vibrant and grandiose — it could almost be Paris, I thought. Or Madrid. Or Mexico City. But just wait until you see all the cool things to do in Buenos Aires. Incredible culture, fantastic food,
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El Calafate vs. El Chaltén. Which town is better? And if you only have time to visit one town in Argentine Patagonia, which town should you visit? I was lucky to visit both El Calafate and El Chaltén on my trip to Patagonia, and I was struck by the fact that both towns look similar
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Welcome to El Chaltén, the trekking capital of Argentina! El Chaltén is a small town on the northern edge of Los Glaciares National Park, surrounded by stunning mountains in every direction. Most people come to El Chaltén to experience the rewarding hike to Laguna de los Tres, with its pristine view of Mount Fitz Roy.
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Welcome to El Calafate, Argentina — home to one of the most famous glaciers on the planet! There are plenty of fun things to do in El Calafate, and with an airport in town, it’s one of the most easily accessible places to visit in Argentine Patagonia. El Calafate is the southern gateway to Los
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Staying at Ecocamp Patagonia was the biggest highlight of my monthlong honeymoon in Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. I completely adored this place, and it made my time in Chilean Patagonia incredibly memorable. Ecocamp Patagonia is home to the world’s first geodesic hotel room. That’s right, they were first — and we can thank their influence
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San Pedro de Atacama is a small-town oasis surrounded by one of the driest places on the planet. People come from around the world to experience the Atacama Desert, and there are plenty of fun things to do in San Pedro de Atacama, the gateway to exploring this otherworldly setting. Planning your trip to San
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