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Chile & Argentina: Andino Museum, Parador Jamón & Bodega Los Toneles
March 2026
Punta Choros
On the way to Punta Choros, surrounded by beautiful scenery, we had the chance to observe foxes and guanacos up close.
Uber, Bolt, and similar services
Ride-hailing is the digital booking of rides in private cars via an app, often as an alternative to traditional taxis. Users (passengers) are picked up directly by a driver at their desired location and taken to their destination.
We’ve been using Uber for years.
Chile: Playa las Machas, Llano de Challe National Park & Copiapoa
February 2026
Playa las Machas
It was weekend, and accordingly, many locals visited the popular beach.
We parked away from the large clusters of tents, at the side of a soft sandy track. After a rather restless night, we were sitting in the Sprinter having breakfast when a rusty van got stuck in the soft sand nearby.
Peru: Santa Catalina & Tight lines!
January 2026
Santa Catalina - “for God and the Kingdom of Heaven”
The Santa Catalina Convent in Arequipa, founded in 1579, is a historical and architectural masterpiece that allows visitors to delve deep into the history of the city.
The convent was founded as a boarding school for the daughters of wealthy Spanish families, who were taught by the nuns. The tradition at that time dictated that the second daughter had to enter the convent "for God and the Kingdom of Heaven." If they wanted to become choir sisters, a dowry of around 150,000 Swiss francs in today's value and listed works of art had to be handed over to the convent.
Chile: 20 years of traveling all year round
December 2025
Anniversary
20 years of traveling all year round – on our trip around the world, we experienced unique things, saw and learned a lot, marveled at magnificent nature, met many warm-hearted people – incredible memories are swirling around in our heads.
Many thanks to all our many virtual travel companions, the good travel acquaintances, and our long-standing friends – we will stay in touch.
Enjoy life in good health and have fun next year!
Chile: Evacuation, Viña Vik & Viñedos De Alcohuaz
November 2025
Border crossing with extensive inspection
We traveled from Argentina to Chile via the Pehuenche Pass. This time, we did not have a digitally completed entry form for food items. Therefore, we had to fill it out directly at the border.
We made the mistake of ticking “no” for all the collective questions. This proved to be our undoing, as the very thorough inspection by the official revealed an open packet of nuts. An additional official
Argentina: memorial stone, campsite & Fiambreria Diapolo
October 2025
100 km drive and only 9 vehicles crossed
From Villa Union in Argentina, we drove over a hundred kilometers south during the day. Along the entire route, we only passed four semi-trucks and five passenger cars. It is interesting to note that on these lonely roads, drivers are even more likely to flash their headlights or wave to greet each other. This is probably because they are aware that they would be heavily dependent on each other in the event of a breakdown.