Cachai, yapo, huevon…..you don’t understand? It is also Spanish. A little guide to speaking Chilean language. When I first moved to another country the most important thing for me was to learn the language. Little did I know that I would need a guide to speaking the Chilean language. What is the worst thing for…
Amazing and unforgettable things to do in Atacama desert in Chile. Here you have a real place to show off your imagination. The sculpture of a rising hand by Irrarazabal, a Chilean sculptor, in the middle of nowehere (literally!) is quite impressive.
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” – Vincent Van Gogh I planned everything very carefully. We only had just under one month to see a few highlights of Indonesia including five islands. It’s doable and a wonderful experience,…
How to prepare for your first hiking experience Are you thinking of planning your first hiking experience? Or dreaming of a long hike somewhere breathtaking? Let me tell you a little story. My head teacher in primary school was also a geography teacher and a helpless fan of outdoors. This resulted in dragging us to…
Who said a desert cannot be colourful? The two words “flower” and “desert” in one sentence don’t really go together. I probably told you a few times before that Atacama is surprising. It looks like it has more surprises for me than I could ever expect. I heard about the phenomenon of desierto florido some…
How to visit lagoons Miscanti and Miñiques in Chile Atacama surprised me. Again! The lagoons there are not new to me, so I thought that nothing else in this part of Chile can make my jaw drop. It did! 5 times! The battle of surprises and the willpower of not being surprised continues. So far, …
Salento and Valle de Cocora- unforgettable Colombian experience Coffee tradition, friendly people, tasty dishes, untouched landscapes…Salento has it all that is best in Colombia. The weather was not spoiling us too much, but no rain can ruin the beauty and experience of Valle de Cocora or hiking through the cloud forest. When not taking long…
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What you should pack for a trip to a desert I like practical things. I rarely buy something that has a purely decorative purpose and lies around the house collecting dust. I like comfortable clothes that allow me to travel without worrying about cold wind, too hot sun or getting dirty. Adventure comes before picture-perfect looks….
Myths and legends from Atacama While travelling you meet storytellers that will take you to the lands of mystery, magic, and legends. It is always fascinating for me to hear those stories as they explain a lot about the culture, tradition and history of a country and its people. Legends and myths, although only partially…
