For The Love of Travel

My favorite places, photos and stories

January 25, 2016
by Lids
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19/1 – 22/1/16 Valparaiso

42 hills (cerros) surround Valparaiso to form a natural amphitheater. Needless to say, a hilly sort of place and I stayed at the Fauna hotel on Paseo Dimalow, Cerro Alegre. Gorgeous location, great food and lovely staff!  Pablo Neruda’s house, … Continue reading

January 25, 2016
by Lids
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15/1 – 18/1/16 Santiago

Santiago has been described as one of the cities with the most serious air pollution problems in the world. Emissions from a growing number of vehicles, manufacturing industries, and wood-burning heaters — combined with the fact that the city is surrounded … Continue reading

December 12, 2015
by Lids
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20/9 – 26/9/15 Seminyak, Bali

Arrived after a 3 hour flight delay from Melbourne. We were hot, tired and needing revival. Our villa was beautiful and tranquil, just the ticket to wind down ….and let the holiday commence. We wandered up to the local beach … Continue reading