Be The Chilean Represenative It’s enough to send any football fan into a frenzy: Budweiser is looking for a Chilean representative to be flown to South Africa for the FIFA World Cup 2010. An event they have called Bud House is calling for one fan, over the age of 25, from each of the 32 countries that are participating in the World Cup to take part in a reality program. Applicants must have a valid... 

Extensive Damage in some areas Santiago Since the massive 8.8 earthquake in Constitución last Saturday morning, I have been bombarded with questions from friends relating to the recent earthquake, as have many others who like me, are geologists.  I am a geologist working in mineral exploration but like most geologists I have general knowledge of many of the areas covered in geology. I also work... 

María Teresa Dowling María Teresa Dowling was the sister of Rafael Dowling, an entrepreneur from Osorno and also the wife of General Patricio Toro Tasara, who was the commander of the Third Army Division in Valdivia until 2008.  According to eyewitness reports, Mrs. Dowling was last seen in the gym of the Hotel Le Montana in Haití, where most Chilean officials and their families stay while in the... 

UNIQUE DESTINATIONS CONTEST In Association with ‘I Love Chile’ A journey into the Amazon is an experience that many dream about. An opportunity to enter one of the world’s most biologically diverse areas, see an abundance of exotic species of flora and fauna. In 2006, the Delfin Amazon Cruise Company was launched to do just that. Provide guests with this opportunity of an authentic, yet indulgent,... 

Twelve Chilean students from public and semi-public schools will be able to travel to the U.S. for three weeks as Youth Ambassadors Deadline to apply to the third version of the Youth Ambassadors program is December 15. A total of 12 outstanding Chilean students between 15-18 years old, from public and semi-public schools will be able to travel to the United States for three weeks invited by... 

“We at I LOVE CHILE &The Pulse magazine sponsor  Julie Gibson (who lives here in Santiago, Chile) for the Hopenhagen Ambassador.  She will be the best representative and she has our vote!” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/19/hopenhagen-ambassador-con_n_363672.html?slidenumber=x9QsKfB8XF8=#slide_image HuffPost in conjunction with Hopenhagen.org is sending one person to Copenhagen... 

Patagonia Camp TO ENTER: To enter the competition, fill in the missing word from the sentence below & email your answer to info@uniquedestinations.cl “One of the highlights of the trip is dining on the famous Patagonian BBQ of _______________ lamb, slow-roasted by the talented chef.” * Prize must be taken before 15 March 2010 * Airfares not included (Santiago/Punta Arenas/Santiago)-... 

Photo courtsey N_I_C_O on Flickr (click for more photos) Puerto Varas The small town of Puerto Varas is located 12 hours’ drive south of Santiago.  Settled in 1854 and built on the western bank of Llanquihue Lake with views of Osorno Volcano, this picturesque town is popular for its views and architecture.  It is also the beginning point for those wanting to travel south along the Austral... 

This is part three of a five-part series.  You can read part 1 here.  And part 2 here. Part 3: Thriftiness. Courtesy photo If there’s one major misconception people have about long-term travel, it’s that it must be expensive.  That’s simply not the case.  There are endless ways to extend your travel dollar on the road, and if you want to keep your adventures going for a long time, it pays... 

This is the second part in a five-part series.  Read Part One here. Part 2: Patience. Ever been stuck in an airport on a trip, raging against the travel gods?  We’ve all been there; helpless and frustrated.  But after traveling for a while, you start to realize that these types of delays are just the “cost” of being able to travel, and you come to accept them.  There’s no point...