South America

Chilean Highways: Chiloe Islands

Photography by Samantha Demangate Temperate rainforests, endless coasts, and bottomless seafood? Sounds intriguing. Witchy tales and maritime superstitions? Ok, getting better. Penguins frolicking in untouched, perfect surf? Count me in!  The enchanting Chiloe Islands lies in the Patagonian Lake District, at about 41°S to 43°S in latitude, on Southern Chile’s rain soaked coastline. Chiloé is famous for its nature, rich traditions, and ancient folklore. On top of that, its Palafitos—colorful wooden buildings built on stilts…

Continue reading

South America

Chilean Highways: Santiago to Puerto Montt

What could be better than an open road journey at the bottom of South America? In March 2022, we loaded up a car and headed out on an adventure from Santiago to Patagonia to discover the continent’s untouched Pacific wilderness and the beauty within it.  Santiago is a big city. Traffic moves noisily and neurotically. Exit ramps miraculously appear out of thin air and everyone is in a hurry. Just before noon on a scorching…

Continue reading