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February 7th, 2012 - 12:59 pm § in Australia, Chile, Destinations, Indonesia, Journals, Spain, Uncategorized
Photos: Where You Went
Our readers boast impressive travel résumés. That’s why we ask you the same question on Facebook every Friday: Where are you traveling this weekend? See photos of where you — or readers like you — went, and get inspired to plan your next trip. Want to share your photos with the[...]
January 5th, 2012 - 2:09 pm § in Chile, Destinations
Travel Alert: Fires in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park
Since December 27, more than 500 wildfires have raged across the famed glacier-carved landscapes Chilean Patagonia, threatening Torres del Paine National Park and other regions. Read on to get an update on the situation.[...]
January 5th, 2012 - 2:09 pm § in Chile, Destinations
Travel Alert: Fires in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park
Since December 27, more than 500 wildfires have raged across the famed glacier-carved landscapes Chilean Patagonia, threatening Torres del Paine National Park and other regions. Read on to get an update on the situation.
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Luxury adventures in Patagonia
When it comes to truly dramatic landscapes, unhinged wilderness experiences and exploration through stunningly remote scenery, Patagonia trumps the lot. From the jagged peaks of Torres del Paine to the beautiful Tierra del Fuego National Park, travelling to South Americas final frontier is a must [...]
I Heart My City: Kristina’s Santiago de Chile
Today’s I Heart My City guide to Santiago comes courtesy of Chile expert and guidebook author Kristina Schreck. Check out Kristina’s insider picks of the best places to eat, drink, shop, and play in the capital city. And for more Chile travel advice, you can catch Kristina in Washington,[...]
August 2nd, 2011 - 5:48 am § in Chile, Destinations
Interview with Helen Howitt, Co-Founder of Sheepskin
Helen Howitt is co-founder, with her partner Adam, of Sheepskin, a small collection of unique holiday properties located in inspiring landscapes throughout the UK. Prior to forming Sheepskin, they both worked in international product development. They left corporate life to pursue a love of travel a[...]
5 of the most wonderful sites for bungee jumping
Most people go on holiday for rest. However, there is a group of tourists who do not seek rest, but thrills on their holiday. This type of person seeks a large injection of adrenalin, of which bungee jumping provides probably the biggest dosage of any sporting activity. Bungee jumping is the kind of[...]
Chile volcano spews more ash
New close-up footage shows the towering ash cloud from Chile's Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano that is disrupting air traffic. Experts warn the rumbling mountain shows no signs of stabilising.
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I Heart My City: An Expat’s Valparaíso
The Chilean port city of Valparaíso was a correct answer in this year’s big GeoBee competition and, back in 2009, it showed up twice in our November/December issue: We ranked it respectably in our annual Places Rated assessment and we wandered its hilly streets with writer Andrew Evans in the[...]