https://theplacesnotfaces.com/Leiser's travel blog: street art, hidden spots and practical guides from 64 countries, with the tours, eSIMs and deals I actually use.en https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/buenos-aires-street-art-guide/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/buenos-aires-street-art-guide/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTWhere to find the best murals, mosaics and painted shutters in Buenos Aires, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, plus tips for photographing them and when to take a tour. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/day-trips-from-santiago-chile/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/day-trips-from-santiago-chile/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTColourful Valparaíso, Casablanca wineries, the turquoise lakes of Cajón del Maipo and a 1 km pool on the coast. The best day trips from Santiago and how to do them. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/free-things-to-do-buenos-aires/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/free-things-to-do-buenos-aires/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTLight-up trees, painted shutters, street markets, parks and some of the best views in the city, all free. My favourite ways to see Buenos Aires without spending a peso. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/where-to-stay-buenos-aires/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/where-to-stay-buenos-aires/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTPalermo, Recoleta, San Telmo, Puerto Madero or Belgrano? A local's guide to choosing the right Buenos Aires neighbourhood for your first visit, nightlife, budget or a quieter stay. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/san-alfonso-del-mar-chile/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/san-alfonso-del-mar-chile/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTA kilometre-long pool filled with 250 million litres of Pacific Ocean water, on Chile's coast near Santiago. What to know before you go. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/arborea-magna-buenos-aires/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/arborea-magna-buenos-aires/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTRed at sunset, purple after dark. How to see Arbórea Magna in Núñez at its best, when to arrive and what else to do nearby. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/santorini-mykonos-greece/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/santorini-mykonos-greece/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGolden hour over Santorini, impossibly clear water and the Mykonos windmills. How to split your time between the two islands. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/las-vegas-strip-sphere/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/las-vegas-strip-sphere/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTFrom the lights of the Strip to the visuals of the Sphere, Vegas feels almost unreal. How to plan a first trip, including the best day trips. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/japan-food-traditions/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/japan-food-traditions/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTFrom incredible food to centuries-old traditions, Japan has something around every corner. The experiences worth booking and how to plan your first trip. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/south-korea-beyond-seoul/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/south-korea-beyond-seoul/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTFrom scenic train journeys to traditional villages, there's so much to discover in Korea beyond Seoul. Here's how to plan the route. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/sydney-after-dark-cabaret/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/sydney-after-dark-cabaret/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTCabaret nights, incredible performers and a little bit of circus. Why Sydney's nightlife is about experiencing a place, not just seeing it. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/new-caledonia-south-pacific/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/new-caledonia-south-pacific/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTOne of the world's largest lagoons, French food and island hopping. What to know before you plan a trip to New Caledonia. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/iceland-waterfalls-drone/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/iceland-waterfalls-drone/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTIceland's waterfalls look even bigger from the air. What to know about flying a drone there and how to plan a South Coast road trip. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/buenos-aires-street-art-painted-shutters/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/buenos-aires-street-art-painted-shutters/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTBuenos Aires hides a free open-air gallery on its rolling shop shutters. When to see them, where to look and how to photograph them. https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/bahai-temple-santiago-chile/https://theplacesnotfaces.com/posts/bahai-temple-santiago-chile/Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMTA luminous, nine-sided temple above Santiago with sweeping views and free entry. How to visit and when to go for the best light.