Santiago is the largest city on our journey thus far, and the first few hours were spent processing the change of pace and getting acquainted to our new concrete surroundings. Despite (what feels like) all the people and the constant, horn-honking traffic, in our first 30 hours we’ve had success navigating the massive metropolis. Not only have we wandered through a few of the innercity Santiago de Chile parks, we’ve also taken in some historic sights.… Read the rest
We only booked two nights in Puerto Varas, Chile, our shortest stay in one place since we started traveling full-time (which, actually made us chuckle as that used to be our standard length of stay in one place when we traveled on vacations).… Read the rest
Not only is Bariloche, Argentina saturated in exquisite natural beauty, it also boasts a hefty number of local breweries. It’s like Bariloche and I were made for each other (and I haven’t even mentioned all the chocolate shops!). Most of the Bariloche craft beer, called cerveza artesanal, is produced on a small scale using fresh, natural and local ingredients (most importantly the mountain water).… Read the rest
The well-maintained paths at the Parque Municipal Llao-Llao in Bariloche, Argentina lead to incredible vistas set within their natural landscapes. The park is about an hour away from town (by an inexpensive bus ticket of about $1) and entrance to the park is free to visitors.… Read the rest
Our first day in Bariloche, Argentina and we were on a quest: Conquer Cerro Campanario! Ok, honestly, it isn’t that high as far as mountains go – it sits at a mere 1,049 meters and the elevation gain during the hike is only a quarter of that – but even with the plentiful peaks around, the views from the top of Cerro Campanario are said to be the best in town.… Read the rest