World Traveller 73

The twin cities of Valparaíso and Vina Del Mar had always escaped me on my travels through Chile. I was happy to get the opportunity to scratch a little under the...

For our last night in town, we stayed at the Santiago Marriott thanks to its proximity to the Ski Total transfer offices. It was everything that you’d expect from a corporate...

It’s a once in a lifetime experience to ski at the best ski mountains in the Southern Hemisphere. Spending time exploring Valle Nevado, making turns under August sun is an experience...

The Maipo Valley is one of the more undiscovered wine regions in the world and is on the cusp of wine tourism. After a taste of what it had to offer,...

Our time in Santiago was spent exploring it’s many terrific squares, churches and a bar here and there. It’s one of the great cities of South America and I always enjoy...

Our stay in Santiago was made more comfortable by the apartment stay at the Hotel Orly in Barrio Providencia. The property, and neighbourhood, was an excellent spot to be based for...

For the second part of our trip, we were set to take the other LAN carrier down to Santiago, Chile. It turned out to be a no nonsense affair with strict...

Our hop back down to Lima was on the convenient LAN Peru flights that ran on a frequent basis. This post is one chapter in our trip to Peru and Chile...

The highlight of South America was exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu. Despite it being a popular tourist attraction, it’s still worth an extended visit on any trip through South America....

On arrival to Cuzco, Peru, we checked into Cuzco as a base of operations for our exploring around the Sacred Valley. Cuzco is a terrific and intriguing town which is well...

In a region with frequent flights between Lima and Cuzco, we hopped a short flight with LAN Peru to easily connect between the two cities. This post is one chapter in...

A visit to Lima Peru is one of the more interesting and authentic capitals in South America. It features great neighbourhoods, interesting architecture and great sights and attractions. This post is...