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Screenwriter, producer, actor, director, radio host, travel journalist and writer, Zen's a permanent tourist with years of social submersion in Chile. Viva Vacationing in Latin America, he knows the region well. Zen's a Brit that is able to give you the insight you need to have the time of your life in Chile.

  • Hometown

    Santiago, Chile

  • Work published

    News Review, Santiago Radio, TVN, Canal 13, MEGA, CHV. Radio Maxima, Radio Continente, Radio Mas, Banana Boat Radio, Santiago Stage,

  • Travel philosophy

    Take only pictures and leave only smiles

  • Craziest place

    Tetuan, Morocco

  • Bizarre experience

    Dancing Kari Kari folkloric ballet on Rapa Nui with girls in grass skirts while wearing winter clothing.

  • Advice

    Look as much like a local as you can, blend in! Carry a sign saying you are a mute for when undersirable people aproach you.

  • Dream destination

    Zanzibar

  • Traveled before

    France, Spain, Holland, Norway, Denmark, Ireland, England, Morocco, Greece, Italy, Peru, Argentina, USA, Chile, Hungary

  • Going next

    who knows?

Zenan Delaney's Guide Book Entries

Info

  • Bird man cult

    Jun 12, 2009 - Chile

    Islanders have their own unique religion called the Bird Man cult of Orongo or Tangata Manu, which was practiced until ......

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  • Geography of Easter Island

    Jun 12, 2009 - Chile

    Rapa Nui is a tiny volcanic island, with an area of 163 km2 (63 sq mi), or barely twice the ......

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  • Getting Around Easter Island

    Jun 12, 2009 - Chile

    If you are staying for several days the best way to get around the island is walking. It costs nothing ......

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Destinations

  • Contulmo

    Jul 21, 2008 - Contulmo, Chile

    Nestled by the beautiful Lake Lanalhue, this village of 2,500 souls is a slice of rural Chile. German immigrants settled ......

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  • Huasco

    May 22, 2008 - Huasco, Chile

    Once a small fishing village, Huasco grew into a town due to the iron ore industry as well as tourism. ......

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  • Easter Island

    May 22, 2008 - Chile

    Abandoned in the Pacific Ocean, thousands of miles from the Chilean mainland, is Easter Island, famous for its wondrous Moai ......

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Hotels

  • Hosteria Playa Tranquila

    Jul 21, 2008 - Lago Lanalhue, Contulmo, Chile

    On the shore of Lake Lanalhue, this large red wooden building is a great, homey getaway. The hotel's lakeside position ......

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  • Eco Hostel

    Jul 10, 2008 - Center, Santiago, Chile

    This hostel prides itself on being eco-friendly, primarily because of its recycling system. The hostel offers both private and communal ......

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  • Hotel Tokyo

    Jun 04, 2008 - Barrio Brazil, Santiago, Chile

    Hotel Tokyo is an elegant townhouse with a touch of Tokyo. Rooms have a delicate floral décor, and there is ......

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Restaurants

  • Rincon del poet

    Jul 06, 2009 - Valparaíso , Chile

    Part of the Pablo Neruda cultural Museum, this restaurant offers pleasant sea views just like Neruda gazed at when he ......

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  • Rishtedar

    Jul 06, 2009 - Providencia, Santiago, Chile

    Bright, colorful and modern, the Rishtedar Indian restaurant caters to a young, professional clientele. The cuisine is mainly styled after ......

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  • Delhi Darbar

    Jul 06, 2009 - Providencia, Santiago, Chile

    The stylish, minimalist Delhi Darbar offers a range of typical Indian cuisine. Sometimes the food can be a bit salty, ......

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Activities

  • Moais Petroglyphs and Caves

    Jun 30, 2009 - Chile

    Around 95 percent of the Moai statues found on the island are crafted from the volcanic rock around Rano Raraku. ......

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  • Cruz Del Sur Observatory

    Jun 26, 2009 - Ovalle, Chile

    Although the Cruz del Sur Observatory is over 100 kilometers from Ovalle, it can be visited as a day or ......

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  • Rapa Nui National Park

    Jun 22, 2009 - Chile

    Once you take a step outside the boundaries of Hanga Roa you are in the national park, since Rapa Nui ......

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