Claudia Looi

Visiting Punta Arenas, Patagonia Chile: A Journey to the End of the Earth

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Strangely, when I walked around Punta Arenas after leaving our luggage in our hostel the morning we arrived, I felt as if I was in a place I had been before. It felt like Almaty, Kazakhstan. I couldn't tell what it was. Was it the air? The weather? Was it the gloom and rain on the day I arrived? ... Read More about Visiting Punta Arenas, Patagonia Chile: A Journey to the End of the Earth

11 Things Every Traveler Should Do in Santiago Chile

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When visiting a city for the first time, it's all about finding all the popular attractions to see and eating the best local food. In Santiago Chile, I recommend you do the same before going off the beaten track. If not, you are missing out. In this sprawling city, squeezed between two mountain ... Read More about 11 Things Every Traveler Should Do in Santiago Chile

8 Non-Touristy Places You Should Visit in South America

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I'm visiting South America again this summer. While looking through the places we've been, I found thousands of photos in my photo library that are worth sharing. Most are non-touristy places. Places where you can sharpen your Spanish language speaking skills and where you can eat and spend like the ... Read More about 8 Non-Touristy Places You Should Visit in South America

Quito Ecuador, One Destination in South America to Indulge in Culture and History

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Quito is a mere four-hour flight from Miami. There are at least three daily flights from Miami to Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. Perched at 9,000 feet above sea level and located on the equator line, Quito is not hot and humid. Some nights you may need to snuggle by a ... Read More about Quito Ecuador, One Destination in South America to Indulge in Culture and History