How many days do you need in Santiago? It's one of the most common questions I get, and the honest answer is: it depends on what kind of traveler you are. But I also have an opinion, and I'm going to give it to you straight rather than hiding behind a list of options. I've […]
Santiago doesn't get the credit it deserves. Most travelers land here, sleep one night, and bolt toward Patagonia or the Atacama without giving the city a real chance. That's a mistake. Chile's capital is one of the most layered, livable, and genuinely exciting cities in South America, and if you give it 48 hours and […]
I'll be honest with you. Valparaíso is one of my favourite cities in Chile, and also one that requires the most honest conversation about safety. It's chaotic, colourful, raw, and absolutely unlike anywhere else in the country. My wife grew up hearing stories about Valparaíso, and she has family friends who've lived there for decades. […]
