Lan Airlines (now known as LATAM) flies direct from Auckland New Zealand, so a stay in Santiago is a must for those of us traveling that far, if only to recover from jetlag.   However the city has over 6 million people - so where to stay in Santiago Chile? Here is my advice for where to stay and how to enjoy a day there.  Be prepared for smog and traffic ... Hostel De La Barra Wonderfully central - turn left and walk for 5 minutes to … [Read more...]