Easter Island Travel Blogs

I decided to take this trip with my mother as she really wanted to see the Moai and so did I!! We traveled from Miami to Sanitiago, had a quick overnight (so as not to be run to ragged) and then on to Easter Islans the next day. Arrival in Easter Island was great! The driver from the hote…

Santiago was just a stop over as we (I) really was looking forward to go to Easter Island, so when the day came getting ready in the morning still hot in Santiago, again with Metro to the bus station @ Universidad de Santiago from there you can get direct bus transport to the airport – best to ge…

So I woke up that day at a very early hour, and drove up Ranu Kau to check the sunrise. Killin'! On my way down, I decided I felt like meeting new people, so I drove to Aku Aku, and signed in for a day tour of the island. On paper it did not sound that exciting, since some months before I'd alread…

OK, here goes....It was the first time flying on LAN and it was a pleasant surprise...great seats and individual movies, so I thought this could be a very good start....watched MADE OF HONOUR, which featured many scenic backdrops of Scotland and traditional scottish wedding rituals (the piece of in…

A minibreak in Easter Island, the most remote place on earth ... with a stopover in Tahiti, possibly the most idyllic place on earth!

When you arrive at the Mataveri airport on Easter Island, or Rapa Nui in polynesian, you will be met by a "welcoming committee". The locals show up with a big sign each offering accommodation. Hotels are fairly expensive, so it is very common to stay with a private family. The people of Easter Isla…

Peru and Chile March 4-18, 2008 Under construction

Easter Island is so remote, mysterious, but an air of sadness tinges the beauty and awe of the place.

---Work in progress--- Three week trip. Places visited: Bolivia: Santa Cruz, Camiri, Entre Rios, Tarija, Tupiza, Uyuni, Villamar. Chile: San Pedro de Atacama, La Serena, Santiago. Easter Island

My legs ache !!! Their not the worst part. I mention this at breakfast and Tonu from latvia who had walked as far as I had cycled felt the same. We agreed to hire a car and Bjorne joined us in this adventure. We drove up to Rano Kau for more breathtaking views, even on a second viewing it is mysti…

a map and some photos of my slightly unplanned trip around the world. The map outlines the general route I took, not counting the backtracking and double visits. Currently I am scanning some photos of this trip, but be patient, there are a lot of them! Argentina - Chile - Easter Island - French Polynesia - New Zealand - Australia - Bali - Hong Kong - Macau - Singapore

This year was amazing, we managed to do not one but TWO round the world. Once going west using STAR Alliance and another one going east using OneWorld Alliance. Check Photos on each stop!

About my trip to Santiago de Chile and Easter Island...

Farewell to Melbourne and to begin our Round-the-world trip.

Easter Island is very small and very beautiful, with a stunning coastline of black volcanic rock and clear bright blue water. Away from the only town, Hanga Roa, the island is undeveloped, with a few farm buildings scattered about. If you avoid the main roads you can wander round for most…