Chile Travel Stories & Guides
Tierra Atacama: a jewel in the Atacama Desert
The Atacama Desert is the driest place on earth; I have the hiking boots filled with red dust to prove it. Nevertheless, it’s also one of the most alluring places around. (Think...
Hiking to Iceland's highest summit
I’d come to a small town in Iceland to test my prowess, to do something I wasn’t sure I could handle. No, it wasn’t eating fermented shark that had me panicky, although that...
By Sarah Sekula - Feb 18, 2012
Chile: From cities to desert to mountain
The narrowest country in the world is, despite the sliver of land it occupies, a country of wild contrast. The north of Chile is home to the driest desert in the world while, in the...
By Shelley Seale - Nov 21, 2011Travel Gear: GoPro HD Surf Hero
hat's better than gliding through the barrel of a six-foot wave? Gliding through it with a GoPro HD Surf Hero cam strapped to your board. That way, you walk away not only with bragging rights,...
Hotel Antumalal: Corral of the Sun in Pucon, Chile
The Andes are a fact of life in Chile; the longest mountain range in the world spans from the southernmost tip and borders the entire country, continuing north for the length of the continent. An...
By Shelley Seale - Sep 25, 2011
Alto Atacama: Adventure in the World's Driest Desert
Although it is the narrowest country in the world, Chile is 4,300 kilometers from the northern tip to southern end - and those kilometers are home to an incredibly contrasting diversity. While...
By Shelley Seale - Sep 24, 2011
Latin American Bohemia-with-Style at The Aubrey, Santiago
Santiago is, at its essence, a happening place full of modern energy combined with a storied past. After it was named the top city to visit in 2011 by the New York Times , it has enjoyed an...
By Shelley Seale - Sep 21, 2011
Yosemite in a Day?
Conventional wisdom holds that seeing Yosemite National Park as a day trip is thankless: You can expect to spend plenty of time in a car and not nearly as much as you’d like in the park....
By Alisson Clark - Sep 13, 2011
Glimpse of Paradise at the Ceiba Del Mar Resort & Spa
Mayan mythologies depict the Ceiba tree as a sacred world tree, with its roots paying homage to the deceased, the trunk representing life and the foliage symbolizing the heavens. The Ceiba del...
By James Lau - Feb 28, 2011
Tranquil Retreat that's fit for a Queen
What do I have in common with first man on the moon Neil Armstrong and Queen Elizabeth II of England you might ask? Well, aside from the obvious answer of “absolutely nothing”,...
By Jeremy Niester - Nov 24, 2010
Riding High in the Chilean Andes
As a life-long city slicker, I never thought there’d come a day when I had to wear chaps. I’m not sure what it is that bothers me so much about them. Perhaps it’s the fact that...
By Jeremy Niester - Oct 20, 2010
Santiago, Chile---A Metropolis Nestled in the Andes Mountains
By Roy Heale Like a Wild West wagon train forming a circle at night time, the snow-capped Andes Mountains form a natural circle around the city of Santiago, Chile. Nestled in these...
By Roy Heale - Oct 1, 2010
Sip, Ski and Sightsee your way through Santiago, Chile
I’m sprawled out on my back, basking in the warm, September sunshine of Chile’s fertile, Casablanca Valley. Eyes glazed over, lunch weighing heavy in my stomach, I attempt to summon...
By Jeremy Niester - Oct 1, 2010
Hot spots for wine travellers
As Autumn’s welcome bounty is rolled out with local and seasonal fruits and vegetables, wine lovers should also take note – harvest time is a great time to visit a vineyard....
By Waheeda Harris - Sep 30, 2010
10 Reasons to visit South America
South America is a land of endless fascination and exquisite beauty. Here are 10 reasons why it's worthwhile to visit South America this year - as if you realy needed an excuse. Looking to...
By Gizelle Lau - Mar 22, 2010
Yelapa, Mexico known for moonshine, pies & iguanas
For those looking for a remote South Pacific island getaway without the jet lag or designer price tag, the fishing village of Yelapa nearby Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a perfect alternative and...
7 ancient wonders that you have never heard of
Sure you've heard of the Great Wall of China, the Coliseum in Rome and the Taj Mahal in India. These are great examples of iconic, captivating sites that make most travellers' "bucket...
Best doughnuts in the world!
When it comes down to it, donuts have to be one of the best foods in the world. Not only is it a perfect breakfast treat to pair with your coffee, but it's fried, it's got tons of sugar, and...
Top 10 Arctic & Polar Expedition Adventures
Travellers today are modern-day explorers looking for unchartered territories, untouched lands and unspoiled paradises. Experiences like no other and destinations found only at the ends...
Top 10 Travel Deal Predictions for 2009 from TripAtlas.com
2009 will be the Year of the Deal for Travellers Consumers have been bombarded the past few months with news on the worldwide slumping economy and ever tightening credit and lending issues....
By Steven Kaufman, CTC - Jan 19, 2009
Travel the World with Bond in the Quantum of Solace
In anticipation of the newest James Bond movie: The Quantum of Solace , TripAtlas.com has decided to take you to all of the hot, exotic and mysterious filming locations and destinations featured...
By Gizelle Lau - Nov 5, 2008
Two-Week Antarctic Dream Expedition from Chile
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Expedition to Arctic and Antarctica with G.A.P Adventures
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Honeymoon in the Countryside in the Top 10 Wine Regions in World
For this month's features on TripAtlas.com , we're bringing you some of the top Honeymoon Destinations in the world. Last week, we brought you to the serene and secluded private island of...
By Gizelle Lau - May 14, 2008
Extreme Heli Skiing Extravagance in Canada
Got an extra $21,000 for a ski trip? Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) has just introduced a new heli ski excursion for 2008, called the "Nomads Week" and it will cover and...
By Gizelle Lau - Jan 27, 2008