This is so cute – many of the street dogs in Santiago have been fitted out with hi-vis vests. The translation reads something like ‘Don’t tell me that this is the only thing that I have, thank you’

Dogs are everywhere here – roaming the streets and parks and meandering in the traffic without a care in the world. It’s as if they own the place! Locally they’re known as “Quiltro” and viewed as communal dogs, regularly fed and cared for by the locals. We came across these cute doggie houses in Parque…

Out and about on our first day. A tad jet lagged, but the views of the snow capped Andes more than make up for the weariness. Founded in 1541 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago is now home to over 5 million people! Wouldn’t know that today as it’s a religious public holiday and…

“If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. The extent to which you can walk in someone else’s shoes or at least eat their food, it’s a plus for everybody. Open your mind, get up off…

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton