Travelogues Santiago Metropolitan Region

On Saturday we are starting our new adventure, which will take us to South America. We are very excited to see what awaits us there.

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...

The Deutschlandfunk referred to the National Cemetery in a report as the City of the Dead in Santiago. It covers 86 hectares, making it as large as an entire city district, and...

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...

Today we went on the long excursion to Cajón del Maipo. It started shortly after 6:00 AM and took us to a reservoir (El Yeso Dam) and a glacier in the Andes (the Cordillera)....

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...

This afternoon we returned to Santiago. Passing through wine-growing regions and across (relatively small) mountains. The bus connections here in Chile, as well as in Peru, are...

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....

At 6:30 a.m., the alarm clock is supposed to ring. I wake up a little earlier and get up. I sort my things, put everything I don't need today in the luggage room, and have...

After two genuine rest days in Santiago, we headed around 80 km east, into the heart of the Andes. Our destination: 'Refugio Aleman' in Lo Valdés, a holiday home of the...

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...

So I could stay here longer, but actually the 6 weeks of travel across South America are enough. I also have to work again and my family and friends are looking forward to a...

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...

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...

The year is coming to an end and so the New Year's Eve party is getting closer. We were very curious about how the Chileans celebrate New Year's Eve. The first surprise came on...

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...