Hola Am茅rica Hispana - Day 9 馃嚚馃嚤

A full day in Santiago featuring the Metropolitan Cathedral, La Moneda Palace, and a ride on the century-old Funicular to the summit of San Crist贸bal Hill for Andean views on Day 9 of our trip to Am茅rica Hispana.

October 10, 2025 路 6 min

Hola Am茅rica Hispana - Day 5 馃嚘馃嚪 馃嚚馃嚤

Day 5 of our trip to Am茅rica Hispana features a final exploration of Buenos Aires landmarks like Casa Rosada, Caminito and the Floralis Generica, followed by an evening flight to Santiago and an overnight stay at the airport.

October 6, 2025 路 3 min

Alaska Mileage Plan Award to Easter Island

A guide to maximizing Alaska Mileage Plan miles for a side trip to Easter Island via Santiago, featuring routing from Buenos Aires and award pricing details.

March 14, 2025 路 2 min

Lufthansa Miles & More Award to South America

My brother-in-law and family had been collecting miles on Lufthansa Miles & More, at my behest, or maybe coercion. The miles expire 36 months after the date you earn them and a big batch of miles was now close to expiry. I checked with them if they had any plans of using them, but they didn鈥檛, so they asked me to use them if I wanted. Redemption on Lufthansa Miles & More was a little different than on United MileagePlus. The number of cross airline combinations which come up in the result is limited. Also, Lufthansa Miles & More passes on fuel surcharges for award tickets, unlike United MileagePlus. ...

December 11, 2024 路 2 min