Ever since we landed at the Santiago airport 21 days ago and saw the mountain range looming in the distance through the terminal windows, I’ve been eager to get a…
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The allure of Valparaiso is controversial. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see on most travel lists for Chile. Just last week in Atacama, we met a fellow traveller…
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I love the great outdoors. I really do. But nothing beats a warm apartment, a reliable hot water supply and smooth sheets. Cheers to not shivering after a…
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There was a sizable number of people in the hotel lounge area with us at 5am. Looks like an early set-off time is common for Uyuni tours. Our…
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Hotel Luna Salada is a salt masterpiece. As far as I could tell, almost everything was made out of salt. The notable exceptions being furnishings, doors, and possibly…
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Isla Incahuasi is a little cactus island in the middle of the Uyuni salt flats. Cactus galore. Climbing up, we had a marvellous view of the surrounding salt…
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WE ARE HERE. After months of planning and eager anticipation, I can’t believe that this moment has finally arrived. We are actually standing on the famous Uyuni salt…
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With a name referencing the galaxies, we thought Gruta De Las Galaxias might be stars-related. Instead, it turned out to be an unworldly grotto with mysterious weblike formations. Shelob (from…
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Compared to the previous night’s Desierto, Hotel Tayka de Piedra seemed more like a homestay than a hotel. The customer service was somewhat lacking and the water pressure of the…
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Onwards to another beautiful flamingo-filled lagoon. Laguna Hedionda Lunch Lunch was in a quiet town. Hard to believe it was a real town. There were hardly any people on the streets. In the…
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