When you think about Chile as a nation of authors, you find that there have been great works of literature that have been enhancing the Chilean culture for a long time. Chile not only has Nobel Prize-winning poets but also authors who have gained international fame through their works of literature and poetry. They are […]
Good Places To Live In Santiago, Chile
If you are considering moving to Santiago, Chile, be it for a job or to study or maybe to retire, one of the first things that would come to your mind is finding a nice place to live. Santiago is a city of about 5 million and may seem like a sprawling city. But in […]
Bistec a lo Pobre – Chilean Poor Man’s Steak
Many Chilean food dishes combine several delicious ingredients at once. The classic bistec a lo pobre, which roughly translates as “poor man’s steak,” simply piles on the tasty ingredients. While the bistec a lo pobre isn’t uniquely Chilean, it is a very popular dish in Chile. You’ll find similar dishes throughout South America. Ingredients To […]
Educational Opportunities In Chile For Foreign Students
Studying in a foreign country is the dream of many students. Some simply want to experience life in another country and culture, others want to embrace a new and different educational opportunity, and still others want to experience a new adventure or make new friends while earning an education. In the last 10 years, Chile […]
Know Your Bomberos
There are two types of bomberos in Chile. Can you tell them apart? Firefighters The first type of bombero is the Chilean firefighter. These brave souls are an all-volunteer army of firefighters spread across the country. The fact that they are not paid is amazing to me. Back home we had mostly full-time firefighters paid […]