I found myself in Chile, living in a beautiful city and with a lovely job that I really enjoyed but there was something wrong. As I walked through this beautiful city it felt like I should be somewhere else. I realized that unfortunately my heart wasn’t in it anymore. I usually see my adjustment in foreign countries as an adventure but this time a bit of the adventure had turned into “work”.
My heart has made it clear that its time for a huge change in my life. I left Chile and went back to the UK from where I planned my next move.
Janaline's world journey 
I like the photos and the thoughts on Santiago. I’m moving there in August, 2017, from Cajamarca, Peru. So, thank you! I know that it’s labor-intensive to … take photos, edit photos, post photos, etc. And on top of that, simply write! it’s all much appreciated.
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I love your visuals, wow, but kept wondering why you left.
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Such amazing talents! Thank you for sharing!
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I felt very similarly about Bogota! After living there for a year the efforts to integrate just didn’t seem to pay off. I wasn’t learning anymore, just struggling, and that’s when I knew I had to leave. The street art in South America is incredible, though!
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I agree, South America has definitely gotten me interested in street art! Yes, as soon as it turned into a struggle I also realized that it was definitely time to move on.
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Love,love,love the colorful lifestyle. And thanks for stopping over at my blog.
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So much beautiful art and such vibrant colors. Thanks for these pics 🙂
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Thanks Gayla! Santiago is filled with so many bright and beautiful murals!
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[…] Goodbye graffiti filled Santiago!. […]
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What great street art.
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I agree, Santiago has beautiful street art! This is definitely the first city that I have been to that is filled with such beautiful murals and where the street art gives the city its character.
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Awesome photos!
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Thanks Britni, Santiago has so much to offer that it is definitely a photographers paradise!
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Good luck Janaline! I hope you continue your blog, you’ve inspired me in many ways in writing mine. The graffiti is something I’m noticing more and more now, it’s worth going to not so nice neighborhoods to catalog some of it. And how it changes as well! Walls get painted over in months with new artwork.
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Thank you so much Terry!! I am glad you are getting to see the street art part of Santiago, it is such a beautiful and interesting part of Chile. I enjoy reading your blog and will be following to see what you get up to and what new things you uncover in Santiago!!
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Looking forward to reading of your next adventures in S.A….more sunshine!
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You are right in listening to your heart Janaline. Good luck with whatever you decide to do next 😉
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I’ve never been to Santiago and wouldn’t have pictured this. I love all the colors. How beautiful! I need to go see for myself. Thanks for sharing.
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What an interesting place! But there is a time when you have to move on. I w!ish you all the best in your new live
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Thank you! It was a lovely place top explore and I am sure it is a great place to live for a while but like you say, it was just time to make some changes in my life.
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The multicolored houses all in a row are enchanting. The graffiti is fab.
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I agree Elizabeth, it is such a beautiful and colourful place to live!
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best wishes on your next adventure!
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Thank you Krista!!
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Great selection of street art!
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Santiago is filled with very beautiful street art, it adds to the artistic atmosphere of the city.
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May you find what you are looking for!
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Thank you Jolandi!!
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That street art is sure amazing. Best of luck on your next adventure!
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Thank you!! Will be blogging about my new adventures soon!!
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All the best in England, and thanks for showing me some new stuff here in Santiago!!
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Thanks Lars!! Santiago is definitely a fabulous place with so much to experience!!
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You have arrived just in time for the summer. Enjoy.
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I definitely agree with that Ray! have spent the whole weekend in the garden enjoying the sunshine!!
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I’ve been by the canal all afternoon – glorious. Let me know if you make it to the Bath area.
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Santiago with that graffiti certainly looks fascinating. All the best in the UK, hope you have a great summer there.
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Thanks!! Arrived just in time for a lovely summer!! Definitely going to miss the colourful street art of Santiago but looking forward to seeing what South-Africa holds in store for me.
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Good luck, Janaline! Thank you so much for taking us to Santiago.
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Thanks Amy! Glad I could experience and share beautiful Santiago with you all!
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On to the next adventure. Happy trails!
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Thanks!
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Good luck on your next journey. I will certainly miss your colorful images of the Santiago graffiti scene.
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Thanks Mark! Quite excited about my next adventure!
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I am looking forward to reading about your next set of adventures and thanks for showing us an insider view of Santiago while you were there.
Lisa
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Thanks Lisa! Will soon start blogging about my adventure here in the UK where I am staying until I have sorted everything out for my move to South-Africa!
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How exciting! I’m happy you have found a new place to explore. 🙂
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Good luck to your next, journey. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Thanks Pinay!!
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Thats a big decision to make, but good on you for making it. I like how you still write about the things that you appreciate about the place. Best of luck for your next adventure!
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Thanks Christine! The place was wonderful although my heart told me that it was time to be somewhere else. Actually looking forward to living in South-Africa again!
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If you know yourself, you know when it’s time to go home or move on.
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I agree Megan. Sometimes you have to follow your heart even if your head tells you otherwise….and definitely not regretting my decision.
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All the best, I’ll be watching for your news.Enjoy the sun!
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Thanks Debbie!
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Good on you for making that decision, I bet you feel much lighter.
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Thanks Hayley! Was a hard decision to make but think I’ve made the right one. Looking forward to moving to South-Africa soon…
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Beautiful pics … the houses reminded me of our trip to Burano, Italy
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Thanks you! Haven’t been to Italy yet….but Burano must be a cheerful place if the houses are all colourful like these.
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Well, you’ll be returning to a half-decent summer, at least 🙂 Happens about once a decade, as you well know.
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Must agree, the weather in the UK at the moment definitely resembles summer! had a lovely sunny day today and spent it with a book in the garden! Love these long summer days!
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Hiers ‘n paar baie nice skilderye wat ek sien in jou kiekies!!!! Ek het so twee gesien wat ek graag eendag teen my mure wil hê.
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Ooooh, ek gaan lekker speel!
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It is to funny I can understand South-African! Love it 🙂
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Wish all the best with your next, new steps!
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Thank you so much! Now to get everything organised…..
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