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→
Things to Do on Easter Island: The Best Rapa Nui Experiences
The moai may be what brings most people to Easter Island, but there is much more to Rapa Nui than archaeological sightseeing alone. Between volcanic landscapes, beaches and cultural performances, there are plenty of reasons to leave some space in your itinerary. This post contains affiliate links and display advertising. If you make a purchase...Continue reading→
Easter Island Travel Tips: Things to Know Before Visiting Rapa Nui
Visiting Easter Island takes a little more planning than you might expect. There are additional entry requirements, restrictions on how you can visit many archaeological sites and limited flight schedules. We spent two nights on Rapa Nui and managed to fit a surprising amount into a short trip. These are the practical Easter Island travel...Continue reading→
2 Days on Easter Island: Our Rapa Nui Itinerary
If Easter Island is on your bucket list, two nights on Rapa Nui might be all you need. We saw the famous moai up close, visited the quarry where they were carved, explored the island’s main archaeological sites and stood on the edge of a vast volcanic crater. By making use of our arrival afternoon...Continue reading→
Easter Island Travel Guide: How to Plan a Trip to Rapa Nui
Easter Island, known locally as Rapa Nui, is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world and home to the extraordinary moai that have fascinated travellers, archaeologists and historians for generations. While it’s best known for the moai, Rapa Nui is much more than its monumental stone figures. This Polynesian island in the...Continue reading→
9 Best Souvenirs from Uruguay: What to Bring Home
There are some countries where souvenir shopping means choosing between magnets and postcards. Uruguay is not one of them. So many of the things that define the country, from mate and Tannat to dulce de leche and football, are also things you can take home with you. We had a local friend in Montevideo who...Continue reading→
