“Ochen sladka, very sweet,” says the Russian girl opposite us merrily and takes another swig from her bottle of peach-passion …
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“Yeah, that’s a good one, you like it?“ The boy nods and pushes the lever at the height of his …
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“This is the best place to be, really!” Ruiz sounds like the proud owner of a particularly convenient lot that …
More than 40 cars stand in the visitor parking area in the countryside in Chile. “Tour parking,“ states the sign …
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“And here is my bedroom and my wardrobe.” With a sweeping motion Bill, our guide, opens the sliding door and …
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Small palm-thatched bungalows are standing on stilts about 60 cm over the water, linked by a wooden footpath. Beneath, the …
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The modern church building is filled to the last seat. Congregation members who could not get a place inside are …
When we enjoyed three days on the Navimag Ferry sailing to Southern Chile, we did not imagine how difficult and …
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High above Lago Paine, the Patagonian wind hits: A particularly strong gust sweeps us off our feet and into the …
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“What a hot day!” Margarita, who is driving us from Ushuaia to visit the Estancia Harberton, takes off her red …
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