Chile Travel Articles

Fanny Pack Snatch – Santiago, Chile, South America

Linda Waltgenberger recounts this true story of her 60+ friend who impulsively and bravely retrieved Linda's fanny pack with contents intact.

Patagonian Express – Patagonia, Chile

Except for the demolition derby, George Kalli and Ashley Reed have never seen such rapid annihilation of a vehicle as their one in Chile.

Touring Chile – Santiago, Chile

Whenever Patrick Smith thinks of Chile, he gets lyrical.

Trials and Treasures in Patagonia – Patagonia, Chile

Kyle Hammons ventures to an isolated valley in Patagonia, facing rushing rivers and rewarding kindness.

The Sorrows of Santiago: Augusto Pinochet and Chile – Santiago, Chile

It is 1998 and Erika Lorentzsen is running for her

Chile Travel Facts

The Basics Country: Chile Where is it?: Chile is on the west coast of South America, west of Argentina and Bolivia. Why do people go here?: Chile is wine country. Vinyard tours are available and popular. The sea ports of central Chile are the most visited (Santiago & Valpariso). Pablo Neruda, the world famous poets, [...]

Blowout on Carratera Austral – Carratera Austral, Chile

A punctured tire ends up being the least of Yan Su

Beyond the Backyard #5: Everything Your Monther Told You Not to Do – Mendoza and Santiago, Chile

On her birthday, Elysse did exactly what every parent warns their child about: talking to strangers, taking rides from strangers, taking food from strangers...

Continental Drift #6: Salty Sacredness – Chile

Adam ponders the indomitable human spirit and asks what is sacred as he wanders the streets of a mining ghost town in northern Chile.

Santiago, Chile to Salta, Argentina (July 2003) – Chile and Argentina

All play and no work is making Al wonder if his trip should continue. Perhaps Argentina can help him rediscover why he's doing all this.