Archive for the ‘Chile’ Category

June 15th, 2011 - 2:36 am § in Chile, News

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.[...]

June 8th, 2011 - 10:00 am § in Chile, Destinations, Journals

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[...]

June 3rd, 2011 - 7:00 am § in Chile, Destinations, Journals

The Radar: Locals’ Toronto, Stingiest Airlines for Frequent Fliers, Football in Chile

Experience the city like a local on this walking tour through downtown Toronto. [Journey Woman] A recent study of 24 frequent-flier programs ranked airlines by award seat availability. Southwest Airlines made the top of the list, having award seats available for 99.3 percent of the queries made. U.S[...]

June 3rd, 2011 - 4:00 am § in Chile, Destinations

The LG Travel News Roundup: Bird’s Eye View Helps Find Lost Pyramids

By Susmita Baral LG News Intern Missed the big travel stories of the week? And the weird, wacky and insignificant ones? We’ve got your roundup right here… It Takes A View from Above to See Lost Pyramids Seventeen lost pyramids, 1,000 tombs and more than 3,000 ancient settlements in Egypt h[...]

April 21st, 2011 - 4:00 am § in Chile, Destinations

From Glaciers to Guanacos: Chile’s Patagonia

While in Chile, Julie Falconer spent two days exploring Patagonia, a region that always has fascinated her. Learn why as she treks through this magical landscape.[...]

April 7th, 2011 - 4:00 am § in Chile, Destinations

Beyond the Moai: Discovering Easter Island

While in Chile, Julie Falconer takes a side trip to Easter Island, home to the majestic moai statues. Learn what she has to say about the island's habitat and history.[...]

March 24th, 2011 - 4:00 am § in Chile, Destinations

Exploring the Atacama, Chile’s Stunning Desert

During her trip in Chile, Julie Falconer spent three days exploring the Atacama Desert. Read about the stunning--and contrasting--beauty she finds in this landscape.[...]

March 17th, 2011 - 1:00 pm § in Chile, Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals, Journals

Stay List: Chile

The 2011 Stay List is a wanderlust-inspiring roundup of unique hotels in South America that have an authentic sense of place, are sustainably operated, and have strong roots in local communities. Today we check in to Chile.
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March 16th, 2011 - 11:00 am § in Chile, Destinations, Journals

Strange Planet: Daredevil Bike Race


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March 8th, 2011 - 1:00 pm § in Chile, Destinations, Journals

Out of Office: Chile Wine Tourism Beyond the Vine

Traveler staffer Giovanna Palatucci writes about her trip to Chile, where she quickly discovered there's more to this South American country than the dry Atacama Desert to the north and the snowy peaks of Patagoni[...]