Hello readers, I am back in Chile! Its way too expensive here, especially considering that Argentina is right next door. Argentina - the land where everything is twice as cheap and three times better! Chileans can be a little bit snobby and are definately not as friendly as the Argentines. Some times I just feel like punching them in the face! I don't know why but the blokes think they are really something and the girls are nowhere to be seen! Afte...

Play hop-scotch around endless piles of dog doo, be mistaken for an American student and marvel at the sight of a suited-and-booted businessman sloping out of a house made of tin! Welcome to Valparaiso, the city that never fails to amaze! Much like Brighton, its a bohemian place full of artsy types wondering around drawing pictures, writing poems and playing live music in poorly lit local tango bars. I'm sure bongs, pipes and other marajuana-related paraphanal...

For anyone who has ever complained about having black snot after a ride on the London underground, I present to you...Santiago. The Chilean capital is among the world's top ten most polluted cities and you can tell. Home to around 5.5 million people, the city is located in a bowl of snowcapped Andean mountains. Its ironic that the beautuful and breathtaking backdrop to the city is also the main reason for its problems. Granted, I am visiting in a month when t...

Hi everyone, My first day in Chile left me with a very good impression. The weather is good (25 degrees), the quality of service and product is excellent and the people are extremely friendly. The first night, I got an early night in so that I would be full of energy for the 5 hour hike up Volcan Villarrica here in Pucon. There is a one hour time difference between Chile and Argentina so, having fiddled around with the alarm clock, I went to sleep int...