After spending two years backpacking through Central America and Andean countries, Chile felt like home. Food, transport, culture and prices were all reminiscent of home in the United States; but the hiking and scenery were from another world. The country extends 4,200 kim from top to bottom – from the driest deserts in the world near Peru, to the frozen waters that border Antarctica, it is a vast and varied country. And speaking of variety – if nice people, legendary hikes and easy travel isn’t your thing… the wine is worth the trip…