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Patagonia’s Gauchos: The Cowboy Way (Photo Essay)

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We had the opportunity to watch some real Patagonian gauchos in action during our time at Torres del Paine National Park. Check out our photos…

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W is for Wet: A Week in Torres del Paine National Park

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Torres del Paine offers some of the most incredible scenery in the world – weather allowing. Was it worth it for us?

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Gone Trekkin’

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We’re off exploring Torres del Paine in southern Patagonia this week…

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How to Have a Jolly Good Time in Valdivia (Part One): It Begins With Chocolate

Thumbnail image for How to Have a Jolly Good Time in Valdivia (Part One): It Begins With Chocolate by Andrea March 23, 2011 Chile

In Chile’s Lakes District lies Valdivia, a hip university town where we discovered the local pleasures of chocolate and beer.

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Ascending the Beast: What Our Volcán Villarrica Climb Reminded Me About Life

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We completed the toughest trek of our lives in Chile and it made me think about a few things.

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Hiking in the Andean Foothills: Parque Nacional Huerquehue

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As we wait to climb Volcán Villarrica, we spent a day in this beautiful park 35km from Pucón.

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Picking Up Palabras

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We’ve seen and done a lot so far, but this first week has really been about our Spanish.

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Pichilemu: Not Just a Surfer’s Paradise

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The hottest surf spot in Chile is also a relaxing resort destination that anyone will enjoy.

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Taking the Long Way to Pucón

Thumbnail image for Taking the Long Way to Pucón by Andrea March 8, 2011 Chile

We’re skipping the overnight bus from Santiago to Pucon and taking in some smaller towns along the way. Here’s a report on our first few days in Chile.

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