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When I first arrived in Antofagasta last July—Chile's winter—I was immediately struck by the surreal juxtaposition of rust-colored desert plunging dramatically into the Pacific's deep...
When I returned to Temuco nearly two decades after my medical school rotation, I found the gateway to Chile's breathtaking Araucanía Region had evolved significantly,...
Standing at the base of Cerro San Cristóbal, watching the Andean sunset paint Santiago's skyline in hues of amber and rose, I felt that familiar...
Standing on the observatory platform at Cerro Mamalluca, I felt the same rush of adrenaline that occasionally hits me in the ER—that moment when chaos...
When my dental conference in Santiago concluded last autumn, I made what might be my most impulsive decision in decades of business travel: extending my...
At 63, I've learned that the most exhilarating adventures often begin where the pavement ends. The transition from Santiago's sophisticated urban landscape to the majestic...
There's something about standing in the shadow of the Andes that makes you feel both incredibly small and wonderfully alive. At 63, I've paraglided over...
The Araucanía region of Chile holds a special place in my heart, not just for its pristine dark skies that call to my astronomical passions,...
Standing beneath the vast Chilean night sky, with my travel telescope trained on the Southern Cross, I couldn't help but think how different stargazing feels...
Santiago, Chile's vibrant capital, presents a fascinating dichotomy for business travelers: a Latin American economic powerhouse with European sensibilities. After analyzing five separate business trips...
The first time I visited Chile in my early fifties, I made the classic tourist mistake of never venturing beyond Santiago's polished streets. But last...
The early morning light filters through the colonial architecture as I make my way through Santiago's awakening streets. Having spent the better part of two...
The moment my feet touched Valparaíso's cobblestone streets, I knew this wasn't going to be an ordinary culinary adventure. At 63, I've developed what my...
The first thing that strikes you in Valparaíso isn't the Pacific Ocean stretching endlessly westward, though that view alone would merit the journey. It's the...
Santiago, Chile's vibrant capital, presents a fascinating mathematical problem: how to optimize your stay across its diverse neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character and...
The first time I visualized climate data from the Andes, I knew I needed to experience Chile beyond the numbers. What began as a professional...
The morning mist clung to the foothills of Cerro Ñielol as I sipped mate from a hand-carved wooden cup, the earthy aroma transporting me to...
G'day fellow adventure seekers! After three trips to Chile chasing volcanic formations and snowboarding in the Andes, I've finally given Santiago the attention it deserves....
Standing on my balcony in Santiago, watching the morning light illuminate the Andean peaks, I'm struck by the duality of this vibrant metropolis. Chile's capital...
The morning light in Santiago has a quality I've never encountered elsewhere – a golden-amber glow that seems to dance between the Andean peaks and...