Castaway in Chile: Easter Island, Robinson Crusoe and Chiloe Island Trips

The Chile Tourism Board is doing a big promotion of Chile’s island escapes in the October issue of Outside Magazine. They invite you to “Get Lost” and take a new look at Chile travel — castaway style — by highlighting some of its island superstars like Easter Island and Chiloe, and less-known, Robinson Crusoe Island (yes, that Robinson Crusoe…). Obviously, they are big fans. And so am I. Here’s why [...]

 

Laurie Allread Antarctica Travel Blog: Anticipation in Christchurch, NZ

Tuesday – November 8, 2011: Anticipation is increasing. Tonight, I will meet the other travelers at a welcome dinner, then, in less than 36 hours, we will be on the Kapitan Khlebnikov departing Lyttelton. From my past Antarctica trips, I recall an exhilarating yet scary feeling watching the land become smaller and smaller and finally disappearing while the icebreaker departs the harbor. During the first seven days, we will see [...]