Although the Providencia Hostal in Santiago, Chile is fairly close to the area where many demonstrations have been going on, I felt safe there. The hostel had a gated card entry door for guests only. Hostel staff advised guests about areas to stay away from and they suggest that you do not go out after […]
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I found it hard to book Chilean buses on-line. There are booking sites in Spanish but even if you understand the language, the sites did not accept foreign credit cards or foreign credentials (i.e. passport no.) Because we were traveling from Santiago to Pucón, Chile on December 23rd, right before Christmas I wanted to buy
Cruising through Panama Canal People often think cruises are an expensive, luxury way to travel. They certainly can be!! There are high-end cruise lines, certain destinations can be more pricey than others, and cabins with ocean views or balconies will cost more. But if you are a “bargain hunter” like I am and you don’t
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I’m not just talking about clothes for cold weather. Although that might be necessary when you’re heading south and your first stop for a week is in an area with blowing snow and -20 temps. Fortunately I have family here in Calgary, AB Canada where I can leave my winter woollies since I may need
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