Why Chile is 2018’s Top Travel Destination

Two weeks ago, while walking home from work, I got a Whatsapp message from Carlos with a link to a Lonely Planet article listing the best travel destinations of 2018.  Aww, I thought.  Carlos knows that I love reading these …

:: Two Years in Chile ::

This Saturday marks two years in Chile (this time around, as there were the other ten months in 2010-2011). Two years since Carlos and I flew from London with no jobs, no home and just five suitcases of all of …

In the Moment :: Spring

As Spring is in full spring in Santiago de Chile (27 degree temperatures and all!), minds can’t help but wander towards the joys of summer. I think this is especially true for us teachers as the academic year in Chile …

Couple’s Travel Quiz Tag

Last month, Sarah from Endless Distances created here very own Couple’s Travel Quiz Tag, full of questions about the person you travel with most.  Carlos and I gave it a go this weekend while enjoying the hot Spring temperatures on …

In the Mountains :: Yerba Loca

There are two great things about living in a city surrounded by mountains: the beautiful mountain views you get and the fact that you can climb them! This weekend was (another) long weekend so we took to the mountains to …

Food Safari :: Italy and Mexico

You may know from reading my blog, that earlier this year a group of friends and I started a Food Safari, meaning that each month we get to travel the world using our kitchen and taste buds. Each month one of …

Desert Blooms in Llanos de Challe National Park

If you read my post from last week, you’ll have learnt all about the magical phenomenon of Desierto Florido (Flowing Desert), that is currently happening in Chile.  You’ll have seen how the world’s driest desert has turned into a gorgeous …

Desierto Florido

This week was a long 4 day weekend to celebrate Chilean Independence Day.  So, we made the most of the time off and went to somewhere very special.We travelled 740km from Santiago to the south of the driest desert in …

The Weird and Wonderful of Santiago

When living abroad, I think it’s quite easy to forget you live abroad.  You get into a normal routine of “normal” things like work, food shopping, seeing friends, the routine of your day. Sometimes, it’s good to reflect on the …

Springing Out of Winter

Here in the Southern Hemisphere, we are preparing for Spring. In Santiago, Spring is most definitely in the air; buds are opening while pink and white blossoms are lining the pavements.  The air has a warmer feel to it, the …