When traveling to Chile, it’s easy to dream big.  We’ve got all kinds of big things: big coast lines, big mountains, a big city, and a big wine market.  The problem is how to pay for it.  Sure, you can read travel books and do online research for the best deals.  But can you really know what to expect in a brand new country?  The Santiago Post is here to help you plan and take your trip to... 

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,... 

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... 

Just about every one of us dreams of jaunting off on a months-long (or years-long for some) adventure, living out of a backpack and waking up in a new world whenever we please.  Many of us never do, and those who do end up wondering what they were so afraid of in the first place. What will you learn about yourself if you take the plunge into the life of an expat or take that two month backpacking... 

Explore the beautiful Lake Titicaca and mythic Machu Picchu Backpackers, now that you’ve read our beginners’ guide, put it into practice and enjoy Chile’s  neighbours‘ great landscape. Chile is a beautiful country, but let’s not forget about some of the wonders you can visit only a few hours away from Chile. Among these is Lake Titicaca, at the border between Bolivia and Peru, and... 

Those too-short idle years between school and adulthood are the prime years for backpacking. Think about it.  University is over (or if not then you have those long summer holidays to fill), you’re not stuck in a career yet, mortgages are a bad dream you’ve yet to experience and your old room at mum and dad’s house is a great place to store your furniture long-term for free. Those of...