Travelogues Santiago

Today we explored Santiago in more detail, on foot. Our hotel is already located in the historical center of Santiago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In cool temperatures, we...

After 2 wonderful months in Malaga, I continued on to Chile. If I were to say that I was completely ready and was heading to Ljubljana airport with great anticipation, it would be...

Santiago, the capital of Chile, is located in a valley in the Andes and is about 120 road kilometers from the sea. The valley's situation, combined with the exhaust from heavy...

Arrival Before I even got to know Argentina properly, I was already heading to the next country in South America: Chile 🇨🇱 The journey began on Saturday evening at the bus...

After so much love for home, we were ready for the jump to Santiago - on a very comfortable Flixbus overnight. We were initially pleased with the much cheaper ticket prices...

From Mendoza, I crossed the Andes and for a small extra fee, I secured a seat in the upper section of the bus right next to the front window. The decision paid off because the...

It sits there lazily, small stick-like arms hold a plump belly, and the contents of the jug seem to flow from the carrier's mouth. The ears droop down and its eyes also have...

Wednesday, 15.01.2020 Slightly excited, we took the bus to the airport in the morning. Nina is still a bit sentimental about having to fly, I am more excited. I do find it...

After a short stopover in Valdivia, which we mainly used to organize our further journey and visit a hairdresser, we finally arrived in Valparaiso, a port city with just over...

Chile, you beautiful Chile, thank you for existing. That pretty much describes how we've been feeling since our arrival in Santiago de Chile. Comparing Chile to Peru, you have...

When I left the house this morning I was shivering from the cold, even though I was wrapped up thickly. This afternoon I was sweating in almost 30 degrees. This is roughly how...

Our bus ride from Mendoza to Santiago de Chile took us back into the Andes. Judith's plan to reserve the (slightly more expensive) front seats on the upper level of the bus so...

Yannik and I spent the night on the bus from Temuco to Santiago. Why are we going to the capital now?! While hiking in Torres del Paine, I met a family who invited me to stay...

My time in Chile was probably the most emotional time for me on my journey so far. There I sat, alone in a hotel room in an anonymous metropolis with 8 million people... The...

I never would have thought that my journey would already be such a test for my stress level...

Friday, 03.03.23 / Saturday, 04.03.23 After a good breakfast with Juan and Pablo, we set off towards Santiago. We quickly decided to drive only to Santa Maria de Los Angeles....

25/12 - 29/12 On Christmas day we left Pichilemu by bus towards the capital of Chile. The city welcomed us with 34 degrees and empty streets, slightly unusual in a 7 million...

So, and now as promised a few lines about the donation. The DKMS has really done a fantastic job organizationally and organized everything for me in no time at all. Flights,...

Our time in South America started with a charming 35-hour journey that ended up taking almost 40 hours. Our first stop was Los Angeles, where the connecting flight to Houston...

The first night at the hostel was ok. I changed the mattress of the empty bed above me and slept well so far. After the journey, I was pretty tired. I woke up around 6:30 and...

There are always new facets to discover in this city. Last night I visited a Peruvian restaurant. There are several of them on San Antonio Street, just around the corner. It...

Big city & meeting lots of new and old friends!

Only 131 days after we left the airport in Frankfurt and spent four wonderful weeks in Australia, the ICE spat us out at Frankfurt Airport again. This time the journey was twice...

ENGLISH 4th Stop on my Journey was Santiago de Chile. Since i choose to stay two additional nights, i managed to get a good look around in Santiago. I managed to do two 'tours...

Wow! What a day!! I started around 11 am at the hostel and took the Metro to Barrio 'Yungay' in the west of the city. This neighborhood is by far the least touristy one I've...

This morning a gentle breeze blew through the rather upscale neighborhood of Las Condes where my hotel is located. Along the main street, there are stylish glass palaces of...

Government building in the city center

I have overcome the initial shock of the big city and now I am starting to discover the good sides of Santiago. Our apartment is small, but it has everything we need and a great...

Unfortunately, our South America adventure is coming to an end, so one last entry from the airport in Santiago. Before reaching our destination Santiago, we spent a few...

The first night in South America ended with a good ten hours of sleep. After breakfast in the guesthouse we went to the “San Cristobal” mountain. At the summit there is a...