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Chile loves receipts. Well, they don’t really “love” them – but they are everywhere. The law requires that every purchase be given a receipt. This is true even if you are spending a few pesos on a piece of candy. You’ll encounter this receipt bureaucracy as you travel around the country. Some smaller vendors will [...]
Posted October 12, 2011 in Culture, Travel Tips | 2 Comments »
Once you eat a Chilean completo, you’ll find it difficult to eat a regular, boring hot dog again. The completo literally translates to “complete” and is everything the name describes. While there are variations of completos, the basic version consists of: 1. A large hot dog roll, about twice as thick and long as the [...]
Posted October 5, 2011 in Food | 6 Comments »
Chile’s Fiestas Patrias are upon us. These are the annual celebrations of all things Chilean. For the entire week around September 18th, Chileans across the country party and celebrate their country. There are many traditional activities that happen during the Fiestas Patrias. Perhaps you have some favorites. Here are my top ten favorite things to [...]
Posted September 14, 2011 in Culture | 4 Comments »
Mote con Huesillo roughly translates to peaches with wheat. When you think of that combination, you might be tempted to turn away. However, this isn’t a pile of chewy ingredients. This is a drink made from husked wheat (mote), and dried peaches (huesillo) soaked in sugar water to make a sweet and flavorful combination. In [...]
Posted September 7, 2011 in Food | 6 Comments »
If you want to stay hydrated while visiting Chile, you’ll need to be proactive in your preparations. This entails knowing what to expect when you get there, and having a few extra pesos in your wallet. If you are accustomed to super-sizing your drink or receiving free refills when you eat out (common in North [...]
Posted August 17, 2011 in Food | Add Your Comment »
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