Mira Diamond-Berman

Rather than enjoying the ability to constantly speak in English when I returned to the U.S., I found myself missing Chilean phrases that I used to express...

Dieciocho is a fiesta patria (homeland holiday) that celebrates Chile’s independence from Spain, but rather than lasting for a single day on the 18th of...

As my time in Santiago comes to an end, I have been ruminating about what I will miss the most. For sure I will miss the kindness of Chileans, which is one of a...

Buenos Aires is a huge city with plenty to do. When I booked my 4-day trip to Buenos Aires I was a little worried that I wouldn’t be able to see everything.

Here are some tips for planning a backpacking trip to Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia. The level of organization needed for this trip may...

Instead of the usual packing list of what to pack for Chile, here is what I wish I had packed:

The Santiago public transportation system was chaotic and smushy at times but it took me all over the massive city every day

Learning how to shop for groceries is an essential part of living in a new country and sometimes can bring about exciting adventures

The first day of school is always stressful, especially at a new university in a different country. Getting lost multiple times on campus discouraged me, but by...

Still unsure about whether to study abroad? The stress of having to adjust to a new place and the lack of will to put myself in an uncomfortable situation got...