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El Gran Final de Sudamerica: Chile
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El Gran Final de Sudamerica: Chile

Though very cliché to say, there is no where in the world like Chile. The landscape is magnificent and all-encompassing,…

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Top 5 Things I’ll Miss about Chile
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Top 5 Things I’ll Miss about Chile

I’m leaving in less than two weeks! It’s so bizarre. These days have gone by so quickly. What am I…

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School’d Chilean Style
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School’d Chilean Style

I finally started school today. I was supposed to start a few weeks ago, but it was almost impossible to…

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“Camping” in Chile
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“Camping” in Chile

It’s winter; I am not actually camping. I’ve been more or less couch surfing at my American friend’s house. It’s…

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A Recap: Chicureo
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A Recap: Chicureo

Sorry I haven’t been blogging lately. It’s been a mixture of a lack of energy, things to blog about, and…

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Apple Pie and Gohan: First Impressions
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Apple Pie and Gohan: First Impressions

I’m currently in a little region in the north called Chicuero. I’m still in Santiago, but it doesn’t feel like…

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The City Within the City: Chicureo, Chile
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The City Within the City: Chicureo, Chile

I’m leaving Santiago (sort of). I will not be in Huechuraba as I previously understood but in a location called…

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Where the Hell Am I?
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Where the Hell Am I?

Right now, I am in Santiago, Chile but in a new location. I am no longer in Puente Alto but…

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¡Vamos al Nuevo Barrio!: Moving in Chile
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¡Vamos al Nuevo Barrio!: Moving in Chile

I may have forgotten to mention this, but the family I am with now is actually just my Welcome Family.…

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¡Estoy en Chile!
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¡Estoy en Chile!

Estoy en Chile (I’m in Chile). I have been here for about a full day and so far, I have…

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18. Doing sink laundry is an art form every backpacker needs to learn. All you need is a sink, powdered detergent, and manual labor.
74. For some reason, socks and sandals are an acceptable fashion choice in the Czech Republic. Just accept it.
39. You can judge a place by the quality of its poutine.
105. As a friend once said, rap, everywhere but the US it seems, tends to be protest.
41. Respect customs agents even if they are assholes and super condescending to you. They literally control your fate. Throw in a, “yes Ma’am/Sir”, if you really want to seal the deal. If that doesn’t work, literally start worshipping them. Form a cult dedicated to their honor if you must.
87. In the Frankfurt airport (maybe in all German airports), you do not need a boarding pass to go through security. You receive it afterwards. This can save you some time if you are confused and late for your plane.
54. Nothing beats getting a haircut in a foreign country. What is more intimate? A conversation with a nice trim is the best way to get to know a city from a local.
93. Make friends with the food truck workers. They are saints.
48. Sometimes life will lead you into a drum circle. Just accept it at this point.
67. You will always be disadvantaged in life in some way, abroad or otherwise, but that doesn’t mean that you are helpless.

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