San Pedro de Atacama is a town set on an arid high plateau in the Andes mountains of northeastern Chile.  Its dramatic surrounding landscape incorporates desert, salt flats, 10 volcanoes (2 active), geysers and hot springs. The Atacama is … Continue reading →

42 hills (cerros) surround Valparaiso to form a natural amphitheater. Needless to say, a hilly sort of place and I stayed at the Fauna hotel on Paseo Dimalow, Cerro Alegre. Gorgeous location, great food and lovely staff!  Pablo Neruda’s house, … Continue reading →

Santiago has been described as one of the cities with the most serious air pollution problems in the world. Emissions from a growing number of vehicles, manufacturing industries, and wood-burning heaters — combined with the fact that the city is surrounded … Continue reading →