Santiago de Chile‘s neighborhoods are decorated with plenty of colorful graffiti. If you live in a neighborhood were this is a common means of expression, such as Barrio Yungay or Barrio Brasil, and you want to protect your house’s facade from graffiti youngsters that don’t know what they’re doing, the … more »
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 »
One of my favorite things to do when arriving to a new city is to just walk around and get a general feeling of the place. A lot of people, with similar intentions, take bus tours, but I think they are not ideal. Taking you from hot spot to hot … 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 »
Today is our last day in Santiago de Chile… we’re leaving! Not on a jet train, but on a bus, making our way down South in the longest country on Earth, Chile! We have a ridiculous amount of amazing things to see and do in the upcoming weeks, including the … more »
One of the most touristic spots in the capital of Chile is a hill called “Cerro San Cristobal”. This place is the Chilean (smaller) equivalent to Christ the Redeemer hill in Rio de Janeiro. On top of the hill, a Virgin looks out to the city. Although the signs read … 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 »
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 :)