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Lauca National Park
Literally every other traveller I met told me they had never heard of Lauca National Park when I told them that it would be our final destination in Chile before departing for La Paz, Bolivia. In the process of figuring … Continue reading
San Pedro de Atacama
Going from one remote place to another wasn’t difficult; we had grown accustomed to marked up food, items, and lodging due to the necessity of hauling in products from major cities. However the difference between Easter Island and San Pedro … Continue reading
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Fun On Easter Island
There is so much more to Easter Island than all the moai statues—the cycling, the hiking, the beaches. In my post about Easter Island On A Budget, I lay out all the logistics and costs associated with the trip, but … Continue reading
Easter Island On A Budget
Just like anywhere you travel for vacation or adventure, you can spend money lavishly or frugally, but Easter Island’s reputation comes with a hefty price tag. Due to the remoteness of Easter Island (smack center in the Pacific Ocean with … Continue reading
Torres del Paine
I’m a little embarrassed to admit I’ve never actually backpacked in the woods for multiple days at a time. Sure, I’ve done a lot of hiking, but I’ve never had to traverse valleys and mountains with sun and rain while … Continue reading
Punta Arenas
Our main destination for the start of our South American journey was Torres del Paine Nacional Parque, which meant the following itinerary: – A long flight from San Francisco to Santiago, Chile (with a layover) – A 4-hour flight from Santiago (central … Continue reading
First Class to Santiago
Currently there are no direct flights to Santiago from San Francisco. Since we were flying via United, our best options were flights with a layover in Houston with Continental Airlines or a layover in Toronto with Air Canada. We ended up choosing … Continue reading
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