Balance isn't something you find, it's something you create.
With the winter in full swing here in Santiago, I’ve found myself day dreaming about the warm, tropical beaches of Rio de Janeiro. It’s been a couple of months since we took on this crazy city, but the memories are still fresh. Continue reading “First Timer’s Guide to Rio de Janiero”
After over a year of living in Santiago, much of the newness and novelty has worn off. Sure, there are still the intermittent reminders that we’re “not in Kansas anymore”, but overall, Santiago has really started to feel like home. So, during two recent visits from my parents and my friend Jenn, it was refreshing to get to experience so many of the places and things that have become routine to us through fresh eyes. Continue reading “Fresh Eyes: Sharing Chile with Friends and Family”
Easter Island is somewhere that has always intrigued me. With it’s natural beauty and mysterious history, it was a place I dreamed of visiting, but in reality wasn’t sure I would ever get to see with my own eyes. It’s one of the most remote islands in the world, and not easy to get to from most places. But, lucky for us, one of the few direct flights available to the island is from Santiago, so adding it to our list of travel destinations during our time here was a no brainer. Continue reading “Easter Island (Isla de Pasqua) in 5 days”
Some of my favorite trips have been inspired by photos. Pinterest led us to explore the coast of Croatia, photos on a friends blog led us to an incredible hike through the Calanques in southern France, and most recently a friends Instagram post led us to the small surfing town of Pichilemu, Chile. Continue reading “Beach Weekend – Pichilemu & Punta de Lobos”