Apparently there’s an artist in Chile, who goes by the name of Ram. I wonder if he’s Indian. Well, that would definitely be blasphemy in India, even though there are plenty of people with that name! But his art is an ode to love, and who is to stand in … more »
This is us, looking at what tomorrow’s Photo of the Day is going to be! It shall be magnificent! This picture was taken by our friend Ayush who came to visit us in Santiago! We’re heading to Puerto Montt tomorrow and then to Chiloe Island. After that, it’s going to … more »
Victor Jara was a chilean teacher, poet and musician. He was captured by the Chilean military forces in September 1973. His hands were crushed and ribs broken. After his hands had been crushed, he was mocked by the military to play the guitar for them. Later, he was killed by … more »
Update April 2019 Chile now grants a visa exemption to Indians with visas from the USA. You can stay up to 90 days without a visa if you hold a US visa that is valid for at least six months from your date of entry. Original article on obtaining a … more »
Walking around Santiago de Chile is a treat for the eyes! Colorful graffiti abounds, carrying messages about the story of the city, the stories of Santiago’s working class heroes, and much more. There are also some distinct style patterns that are emerging in Santiago’s graffiti and we’re wondering what these … more »
The white sands of Tortuga Bay are pristine and inviting. The blue water is luscious and will lure you in. But be careful, rip tides are present in the area. Spend some time looking at the iguanas lazing on their paradisiacal beach. Marvel at how beautiful and untouched this place is. … more »
It’s winter in Santiago and all the travel guides tell of a hideous smog hanging over the entire city. However, the day we arrived here was glorious indeed! Beautiful snow capped peaks all around :)
Update 2019 Unfortunately, Ecuador has stopped offering visa free access to Indian citizens due to widespread abuse. More information is available in this news article. We had written earlier about some of these issues when Backpack ME was used as a platform for taking people illegally to Ecuador. Original article … more »
Read Island hopping the Galapagos, part 1/4: Puerto Ayora here. When you decide to visit the Galapagos by land instead of on board of a more typical cruise ship, that doesn’t literally mean you will explore the place on solid ground only. This is an archipelago; coming to an … more »
We’ve spent two months in Ecuador and that has given me plenty of time to gauge Claro’s 3G performance. I bought a Claro sim-card when I got to Ecuador in March 2012. We had to go to the Claro retailer in Quito to get a micro sim for my iPhone … more »