In case you missed some of these articles, here I bring you a compilation of the 15 favorite and most read and popular articles of 2016.

You can click on each of the titles or the images to access the full texts.

Have you read them yet?

 

You can travel alone! Go Girl!

This was the most popular article of 2016 and it was made with the collaboration of other awesome travel bloggers from different countries and backgrounds.

Our goal as travelers is to encourage especially more women to travel the world and don’t let anybody steal their travel dreams because they are scared of what they heard on TV.

 

10 Most beautiful places in CHILE a Photo Guide

I’m so happy you’ve liked my articles about my favorite country in the world: Chile.

It’s the country where I’ve born and grew up and I’m really proud of showing its infinite beauty to the world and hopefully make more people wanting to travel there!

 

 

 

Chile’s capital is one of the most visited in the country. It’s the Hub for all international flights and the entering point to many travelers.

With a vibrant city center and many neighborhoods, markets, culture and more to discover, Santiago is a city where many travelers have found their place and made their short holidays into a longer stay.

8 must visit in Santiago de Chile Bucket List

 

 

8 Best Trekking in Santiago Chile

It is a privilege for the people of Santiago to be located so close to the mountains.

The same mountains that in winter keep the city under a cloud of smog, are also are also a source of wonderful views and excellent hiking, trekking and mountaineering routes very close to the capital of Chile.

 

You don’t need to be rich to travel the world

Many people have the idea that traveling must be really expensive.

If you plan carefully or don’t need big luxuries almost anybody could travel if they want.

You can get some ideas to plan yours in the full article!

 

 

THAILAND How to go to Ayutthaya ‘s archaeological city from Bangkok

Bangkok is not only about noise, people and certainly NOT only Khao San Road.

Around the city, there are lots of interesting places to visit, as floating markets and historical places. Ayutthaya is one of the biggest areas to visit and here I share with you the easiest way to get there.

INDIA Agra and the beautiful Taj Mahal

This is probably one of the most visited places and being on many travelers lists. I was dreaming being there since I was a kid and it didn’t disappoint me.

Do you want to know how to get the best photo without tourists?

Read inside if you missed it!

 

 

Celebrating Christmas in Chile and Traditions

Each Catholic country celebrating Christmas are adding a ‘personal’ touch to it.

This is how it’s celebrated in Chile! Inside you’ll also find my family recipe for our traditional Christmas drink: The Monkey’s Tail!

 

 

QOTD Travel isn’t always pretty

Let’s face it: we are human beings and part of it comes with idealizing everything in our life.

Traveling sometimes is not all pink color as you imagine, especially because it confronts you with the unique and authentic being that you are … and that sometimes we do not want to see what is truly inside of us.

 

 

 

CHILE Traditional Carnival in Santiago

There is not a big tradition in Chile to celebrate Carnivals, but this one is remaining and is one of the biggest celebrated in Santiago.

Dances, music and culture in the streets of one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Chile’s capital.

 

 

 

LATAM Airlines new brand image

I was honored to participate as a blogger in the process of the two biggest airlines in South America merging into a new brand: LAN and TAM now are operating as LATAM.

It was a year full of changes and today we can say with pride I was in their first commercial flight as the new brand!

 

TURKEY The 10 best markets in Istanbul

Arriving in Turkey was fulfilling a dream.

One of the things I like to do most when I travel is to visit the markets. It is for me a way to feel more closely and to know more about the culture that I am visiting.

To visit its markets and bazaars in Turkey is to travel through a world of stories, smells, and colors.

This article was among the most read in 2016 and gather my favorites in Istanbul and the beautiful silk markets in Bursa, a city located very close to Istanbul and which can be visited for a day.

 

My first solo trip and no idea where to start!

Planning a trip is not always so simple and easy.

Many are overwhelmed in the first steps and leave everything when they don’t know where to start.

This guide was born with the idea of simplifying this moment and I anticipate that much more are coming along this line.

 

The 12 Most Common Travel Scams & How to Avoid them

How to avoid Taxi Scams in Santiago Chile

Unfortunately, in many big cities, things happen that we do not want to happen. I feel it is my duty to share both the good and the not so good things of a destination so as to prevent it from happening to other travelers.

This compilation of scams to avoid around the world also had its specific version for Santiago de Chile.

I have to admit that Santiago is, sadly, already known for some taxi scams and I prefer to make you aware of it and thus can prevent a bad experience

 

 

I hope we continue to be around and the list of the popular articles of 2017 will be even better.

I would love to know more about you too:

• What would you like to read more on this blog?
• What did you like most about 2016?

I am always happy to receive comments, suggestions, and new ideas to continue contributing and helping more people to travel more and better.

If you are on the mailing list in a few days I will be sending details of what is coming for this year on this blog, don’t miss it!

 

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See you on the road!