Guides and articles to discover and live your city: trails, wildlife, seasons and local know-how.
🏘️ Local guideOctober 15, 2026
The Icefields Parkway stops in order, from Lake Louise to Jasper: lakes, glaciers, waterfalls and trails with today's official status.
🦌 WildlifeOctober 8, 2026
A wetland with over 140 bird species, valleys where condors fly and two zoos: where to see wildlife near Santiago, and how to do it respectfully.
🏘️ Local guideOctober 8, 2026
From the Plaza de Armas to La Moneda, Cerro Santa Lucía and Bellas Artes: a one-day walk through downtown Santiago, with a Metro station to start and finish.
🍂 SeasonalOctober 8, 2026
Hours, water, sun and fire risk: what to know before hiking a hill near Santiago in spring and summer, according to the authorities and the parks themselves.
📋 RulesOctober 8, 2026
Online tickets, last entry times, registering with the ranger and what you can't bring: the rules of the mountain parks around Santiago.
🥾 HikesOctober 8, 2026
Short, gentle walks less than an hour from Santiago, plus three for your next step, each with the official status of its park.
🦌 WildlifeSeptember 26, 2026
When and how to watch elk, bears and more around Banff and Canmore: staying in your car, safe distances, bear safety and who to call.
🏘️ Local guideSeptember 26, 2026
Buses without a car, park passes, Banff's need-to-reside rule, living with wildlife in town, winter driving and free community spots.
🥾 HikesSeptember 26, 2026
Skip the crowds: easy and moderate trails near Banff and Canmore, each with its official status today and the safety basics.