The Travel Chica

Live Simple. Consume Less. Experience More.

Valdivia Knows How to Make Good Beer

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I admit to being a beer snob. I have complained a lot about the lack of good beer in Latin America.  Luckily, I found good hand-crafted beer in Buenos Aires and a bar with a great selection of Patagonian artisanal beers in El Chalten. I first discovered the Chilean beer Kuntsmann from my friend and […]

Celebrating Summer in Valdivia

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I love cities that have lots of festivals. It is one of the reasons I love my hometown of Columbus, Ohio. When I discovered there would be 4 festivals going on during my stay in Valdivia, I was thrilled. And the best part… They all involve food! Feria de Chocolate I spotted the huge advertising […]

Mercado Fluvial in Valdivia

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I love food markets. I love to take photos at them.  And I love to buy fresh, delicious, cheap food to make my own meals. The Mercado Fluvial The Mercado Fluvial (aka river market) in Valdivia happens every day of the year.  It is not just for tourists.  It is for the people that live […]

Slowing Down in Chiloé

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I get the impression from talking to other travelers I have met that most people come to Chiloé Island to visit the National Park.  I am done trekking and camping for a while, so that is not on my itinerary. I found that Chiloé is a pleasant place to relax and enjoy something a little different. The […]

Beware the Sex-Crazed Troll in Chiloe

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One of the few things I knew about Chiloe before arriving is that they like mythology. And the mythology seems to place a big emphasis on sex. Meet the Trauco As written on the sign next to this statue: “The Trauco, seducer of maidens, is a deformed and repugnant dwarf.  His clothing is made of […]

Puerto Varas, Chile: Recovery and Deciding to Let Go

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After my trek to Cabo Froward, I hopped on a plane from Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt.  Thought I would share the photo of the worst airplane meal I have ever had.  Yep, even worse than the crap the US airlines serve. Chilean Airplane Food The sandwich was on that same thin, flavorless bread devoid […]