Learning how to order food in Spanish is perhaps one of the most important things to learn if you’re travelling in a Spanish-speaking country. And guess what? It’s actually super easy! You simply state what you want to order. However, you can embellish it a little more by using phrases like Me gustaría… (I would […]
Chilean food is relatively unknown – but it’s incredibly tasty! It consists of mostly simple, but quality ingredients which they somehow turn into the most delicious meals. If you can, eat this food at a Chilean person’s house! The food is almost always better when it’s home cooked. But even if you can’t, here are
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Are you curious about the long, thin South American country that is Chile? Perhaps you know people who’ve been there, or even know a few Chileans, but the country itself remains a mystery to you. There are thousands of cool facts about Chile, but in this blog post I’ve picked some of the most interesting
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“When is the best time to visit Chile” sounds like a simple question, but the answer isn’t so simple. If you didn’t know already, Chile is a staggeringly long country—it stretches from desert in the far north to glaciers in the far south (also known as the “Austral Zone.”) Because of this, it’s pretty hard
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Most people know a bit about Chile—that it’s a long, diverse country in South America with lots of earthquakes. But they know less about Chilean culture! In this post we’ll help you get to know a bit about Chilean culture: from its history, language, food, social norms and everything in between. A Brief History of
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Chilean Spanish is one of the hardest dialects to understand—even other native Spanish speakers sometimes have trouble! But why is Chilean Spanish so hard to understand, what makes it so difficult to learn? Well, it’s a mixture of things: including the shortening of words, the speed at which its spoken and the impressive amount of
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“How much” in Spanish is one of a handful of phrases that you must know in order to navigate life and travel in the Spanish-speaking world. In this post we’ll go over exactly how to ask how much something costs in Spanish, and a few different ways of asking it—if you’re feeling like a challenge!
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It’s normal to feel a little apprehensive when you visit a new country. So if you’re planning on travelling to Chile and are asking yourself, “Is Chile safe?” let me reassure you. While the definition of “safe” is pretty subjective, in this post we’ll go over different aspects of safety for travellers in Chile. I’m
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So you’re planning to visit a Spanish-speaking country (woohoo!). But how much language prep have you done for your trip? Knowing basic travel Spanish is essential for any trip: for communicating with locals to find the best restaurants, asking for directions, and perhaps most importantly, in any emergency situation. So, we’ve compiled this list of
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There’s no doubt that Chile is an incredible travel destination. It’s home to everything from the world’s driest desert in the North to world-famous hikes in the South. It’s full of delicious food and friendly people. And while you’re sure to have a great time, there are definitely a few things you need to know
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