Destination: Lima, Peru

My family and I spent about a week visiting Chile, exploring its capital and Easter Island. Although we were sad to say goodbye to it, we were still excited about moving forward to check out more of South America during our summer vacation. More specifically, we would be spending a week in Peru, likewise to … Continue reading Destination: Lima, Peru

Destination: Easter Island, Chile (Part 2)

Our first half-day on Easter Island (or Rapa Nui) was off to a good start. As a result, my family and I were eager to discover more of the island during our next two days of touring around. Considering that the only way to explore was pretty much to join a guided tour, we had no … Continue reading Destination: Easter Island, Chile (Part 2)

Destination: Easter Island, Chile (Part 1)

  Isla de Pascua, or "Easter Island," is considered one of the most-isolated inhabited places in the world. To the locals, it's known as Rapa Nui, and it's quite incredible just how they've got there, let alone built the enigmatic, but world-famous moai that visitors flock to see each year. Despite just how small the island is, it boasts thousands … Continue reading Destination: Easter Island, Chile (Part 1)

Destination: Santiago, Chile

  "You know, South America. It's like America, but South!" -- Ellie, Disney Pixar's Up (2009) Interestingly, South America hadn't been on my radar until this summer, when my family and I took our annual family vacation there. Despite what I'd learned in history class, I didn't know much about each of its countries' politics, culture, … Continue reading Destination: Santiago, Chile

Destination: Venice, Italy

Renown for its history, architecture, and numerous canals, Venice is no exception when it comes to being one of the most-enchanting cities in Europe. In fact, it has inspired other places to take after its canals, along with literature and art, thereby making it an iconic city. It's hard to believe that, with its network … Continue reading Destination: Venice, Italy