How to Stay Connected Across Europe Without It Ruining Your Trip There’s a particular kind of travel friction that doesn’t get talked about enough. Not the delayed flight or the fully booked restaurant — those are inconveniences you can plan around. The friction we’re talking about is quieter and more corrosive: the low-grade anxiety of…
What Are the Best Eyeglasses for Long Flights and Travel Days? Travelling, especially on long flights, can be exhausting. From the dry cabin air to the confined spaces, comfort is key. One often-overlooked aspect of travel comfort is the choice of eyeglasses. Whether you’re wearing them for vision correction or as a style accessory, the…
Day 9 – I Think Grammie Sent Me Here | Chile Travel Diary Date: Friday, March 27Location: Marchigüe → Viña Santa Rita → SantiagoMood: Full, reflective, and not quite ready for it to end The last day of a trip like this always feels a bit strange. There’s no ride, no distance to cover, no…
The Digital Way to Explore Cultures Without Leaving Home The world fits inside a pocket now. Who would have thought? A smartphone, a laptop, a steady connection. For some people, these have become the new passport stamps. Although we love to travel (and spend a good deal of time exploring the world), you don’t necessarily…
Day 8 – Did We Just Become Cyclists? | Chile Travel Diary Date: Thursday, March 26Location: Santa Cruz → MarchigüeDistance: 77 km / 47.8 milesMood: Smug, saddle-sore, and weirdly proud of our fake-cyclist era The Official Plan vs. What We Actually Did One thing I noticed today, more obviously than other days on this tour:…
Day 7 – Where the Wine Lives (And We Almost Missed It) | Chile Travel Diary Date: Wednesday, March 25Location: Santa Cruz → Valle de Apalta → Santa CruzDistance: 52 km / 32.3 milesMood: Cautiously optimistic, slightly humbled, and very aware we almost blew it We Almost Sat This One Out After the last 24…
Day 6 – When The Shit Hits the Fan | Chile Travel Diary Date: Tuesday, March 24Location: Viña la Playa → Hacienda El Huique → Santa CruzDistance: 38.5 km / 24 milesMood: Frustrated, exhausted, barely holding it together When the Highlight Reel Breaks If you travel enough, eventually shit hits the proverbial fan. Let me…
Day 5 – The Great Tarantula Encounter| Chile Travel Diary Date: Monday, March 23Location: Viña Vik → Viña la PlayaDistance: 65.5 km / 40.7 milesMood: Slightly feral, overstimulated, and one spider away from losing it Early Mornings, Whether You Like It or Not Mornings here are not optional. Breakfast is usually set for 7:30 a.m.,…
Day 4 – The World’s #1 Ranked Vineyard | Chile Travel Diary Date: Sunday, March 22Location: Santiago → Viña Casa Silva → Viña Vik (Millahue Valley) | 39 km / 24.2 mi if bikingMood: Run-down but determined A Rough Start (But We’re Not Sitting This One Out) I had a terrible sleep, and by morning…
Day 3 – The Great Corn Revelation (and the Soundtrack of Car Horns) | Chile Travel Diary Date: Saturday, March 21Location: Santiago, ChileMood: Low-lung, slightly on edge… but emotionally carried by fried corn Quiet Mornings & Slow Starts It was a quiet morning. And I needed that. I’m still not feeling great — in a way…