Best Things to Do in Santiago, Chile
Santiago is perfectly positioned for exploring some of Chile’s most iconic landscapes and destinations. Between its hillside viewpoints and colourful neighbourhoods, the Andes rise just beyond the city, while some of the country’s best known wine regions and the Pacific coast are only a short journey away. That makes the capital an ideal base for...Continue reading→
Chile Itinerary: Santiago, Andes, Valparaíso & Easter Island
Chile gave us some of the biggest contrasts of our South America trip: high mountain landscapes, vineyard valleys, Pacific coastline and one of the most remote inhabited islands on Earth. The country stretches for more than 4,300 km from north to south, squeezed between the Andes and the Pacific. What I loved about Chile was...Continue reading→
Rock in Rio Brazil Guide: What to Know Before You Go
Rock in Rio has been bringing some of the biggest names in music to Brazil since 1985, when the first festival attracted 1.38 million people over ten days. More than 40 years later, it remains one of the biggest music festivals in the world. In 2026, Cidade do Rock hosted seven festival days across two...Continue reading→
Where to Stay on Easter Island: Cabañas Raupa Review
Easter Island has a good mix of accommodation, from budget hostels to hotels and self contained cabins. We chose a cabin at Cabañas Raupa in Hanga Roa for two nights, and it worked really well as a practical base for exploring Rapa Nui. This post contains affiliate links and display advertising. If you make a...Continue reading→
How Much Does Easter Island Cost? Our 2 Night Rapa Nui Budget.
Easter Island has a reputation for being an expensive place to visit, and some costs are unavoidable. Flights from mainland Chile are limited, Rapa Nui National Park admission is charged separately and most archaeological sites require an accredited guide. We spent two nights on Rapa Nui, and our total came to roughly £1,332 for two...Continue reading→
