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The Girl, the Brow and the Ice-Cream

The Girl, the Brow and the Ice-Cream

March 18, 2021
by Emily Westmoreland
Yarns

It was the Friday of a long weekend and, in true hobo fashion, two friends and I had purchased the cheapest impromptu bus tickets we…

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I Almost Got Stuck in Chile With My Ex

I Almost Got Stuck in Chile With My Ex

July 8, 2020
by Aoife Broad
Yarns

The idea of getting stuck in another country terrifies me. Not so much the being overseas bit, but because it brings up memories of me…

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Sin Palabras: Speechless in the Chilean Desert

Sin Palabras: Speechless in the Chilean Desert

November 1, 2018
by Ben Donaldson
Chile Yarns, Yarns

Photo by Jens Johnsson Camping in the Atacama Desert with a group of Chilean hippies was always going to present something of a communication challenge. With…

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Shit Luck in Santiago

Shit Luck in Santiago

March 21, 2016
by Alistair Johnston
Yarns

It is fabled that when a bird ordains to shit on you, good luck is on the way. I was moving to my new apartment…

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Mendoza: Travel Through Paso Libertadores

Mendoza: Travel Through Paso Libertadores

September 9, 2014
by Emily Westmoreland
Mendoza Do

Get There: From the bus station in Mendoza – cnr Avs R Videla and Acceso Este, Guaymallé Cost: Depending on the destination, around 150-230ARS (20-30AUD)…

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Puerto Varas: Hostel Margouya 2

Puerto Varas: Hostel Margouya 2

September 9, 2014
by Emily Westmoreland
Puerto Varas Do

Get There: Purísima 681 – bus from Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas (800P/$1.50AUD), walk from where the bus drops you off (head towards the colourful…

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Business in the Front, Party in the Back

Business in the Front, Party in the Back

June 2, 2014
by Emily Westmoreland
Yarns

I have never understood mullets. An unfortunate haircut that it’s sometimes funny to inflict on small children, but never a viable choice as a grown…

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Pisco Elqui: Mistral Pisco Tour

Pisco Elqui: Mistral Pisco Tour

May 21, 2014
by Emily Westmoreland
Pisco Elqui Do

Cost: 6000CLP (12AUD) Get There: By bus from Vicuña (2000CLP or 4AUD) In Chile, pisco is more than just a beverage: it is the drink…

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Vicuña: Hostal Valle Hermoso

Vicuña: Hostal Valle Hermoso

May 21, 2014
by Emily Westmoreland
Vicuña Do

Get There: Gabriela Mistral #706 Cost: Around 22000 ($40) pesos for a double room. Free Breaky: Yes, the best, finally some fresh fruit! Free WiFi:…

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Vicuña: Mamalluca Observatory

Vicuña: Mamalluca Observatory

May 21, 2014
by Emily Westmoreland
Vicuña Do

Get There: Hitch from the observatory info desk (near the plaza) or pay 3000CLP (6AUD) for a seat in a minibus Cost: 4500CLP ($9AUD) Vicuña…

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