Sometimes we walk to get someplace. Our focus is merely to put one leg in front of the other in order to reach our destination. I find it relaxing to just walk. It helps me clear my mind, organize my thoughts and, of course, it’s good for me. I also appreciate the visual stimulation. When ... Read More
I like to walk. Whether it’s in a city street teeming with strangers, a fading forest path winding through fir trees, or a strip of sand cuddling up to an ocean shore – walking never fails to calm my oft fragmented mind. And since I left my family and friends behind, quit my studies to
Do you like the countryside around where you live? Is it peaceful and quiet? Are there lots of wildlife and flowers that leave sweet fragrances in the air? Well if you do then you are going to love Chile’s countryside. I’ve been able to experience two types of countryside outside of Santiago de Chile; the countryside north ... Read More
Until recently, it has been impossible for people over age 65 to get into one of Chile’s fabulous private medical insurance plans. However, one company (Banmédica) was fined by the government for this older-age discrimination and thus they are now evidently beginning to underwrite plans for people in their late 60s and perhaps ... Read More
I like to walk. Whether it’s in a city street teeming with strangers, a fading forest path winding through fir trees, or a strip of sand cuddling up to an ocean shore – walking never fails to calm my oft fragmented mind. And since I left my family and friends behind, quit my studies to
Continued from Is That a Hamburger Walking Around Santiago? For drinks later in the evening I can recommend Teclados, the bar chain frequented by students franchises all over the city. They have some simple snacks for satisfying any hunger still left from dinner and, of course, all the usual drinks like Piña Colada, Pisco Sour, ... Read More
See How Fast Could a Crisis Wipe You Out? – Part I. The EUR/CHF currency shock was unexpected in its timing, but anyone could look at a currency chart and see the euro’s massive decline over the last 3 & ½ years. Cyprus’ surprise seizure of its citizens’ bank deposits was preceded by a huge ... Read More
Three Minutes! On January 15 earlier this year, that’s how long it took for the euro to drop an astounding 17% versus the Swiss franc (“CHF” in foreign exchange, a.k.a. “forex” terms). Later that day, the euro/CHF currency pair dropped as much as 39% due to the surprise announcement by Switzerland’s central bank that it ... Read More
With the exception of Vitacura (Santiago), every nice comuna in Chile has a nasty or poor section. Even Las Condes has a not-so-nice part of town near Colón and Padre Hurtado. Lo Barnechea (Santiago), with its posh La Dehesa district, also has some of the poorest places of Santiago along the Río Mapocho. However, Viña ... Read More
Sometimes we walk to get someplace. Our focus is merely to put one leg in front of the other in order to reach our destination. I find it relaxing to just walk. It helps me clear my mind, organize my thoughts and, of course, it’s good for me. I also appreciate the visual stimulation. When ... Read More
