Make your flights easier. Mindfulness exercises for stressful flights. Traveling is great. If you are reading this blog it is probably because you agree and share the passion with me. Most parts of traveling are great. From planning, booking flights and hotels to packing and eventually boarding on a train, plane or any other transportation, there’s…
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.
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, …
Punta del Este and its secrets- a quick guide for first timers Nestled along Uruguay’s pristine coastline, Punta del Este is a popular destination for South Americans, including celebrities. No wonder, as it offers an irresistible blend of sun, sand, and sophistication. This glamorous seaside resort town is renowned for its stunning beaches, making it…
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…
How to see La Mano del Desierto Edited January 2024 We are cutting across the desert of Atacama on Route 5, tottering to the sounds of Latin rhythm, when suddenly a gigantic human hand rises from the sandy ground. This enormous hand, designed and constructed by a Chilean artist Mario Irarrázabal, cries for attention. Not…
A quick guide to Colonia de Sacramento in Uruguay Colonia de Sacramento, an old colonial town in Uruguay, is usually visited by tourists coming from Buenos Aires. This UNESCO World Heritage Site founded by Portuguese in the 17th century takes you back straight to Portuguese little towns. You may even forget for a moment that…
A quick guide to sandboarding in the Atacama desert in Chile Do you love winter and the smell of fresh snow? You are crazy about snowboarding and can’t wait every year for the first white fluff, so you can take your beloved board for a ride? But what do you do when you happen to…
Atacama is one of the biggest desert in the world. What words come first into your mind when you think of a desert? Sand? Empty? Hot? Dry? Atacama is many things, but for sure is not boring. I am presenting to you a list of my favourite shots from Atacama taken this year. Favourite travel…