Annie Merkley

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Annie grew up traveling and has lived and worked on every continent, including Antarctica. She is originally from the USA and currently lives in Santiago, Chile. With a background in creative writing and journalism, Annie also has a long history of working in hospitality, customer service, and education, and providing top-notch service is always a driving force in her professional journey. As a freelance journalist over the past decade, she has had a focus on the best of what humanity has to offer: food and drink, culture, social impact, activism, and education. She is a certified Chilean wine expert and enjoys expanding her knowledge of wine culture in her free time. Annie is also a singer-songwriter and has taken the stage across the globe with her banjo in hand.

Languages Spoken: English (native), Spanish (fluent), Italian (basic)

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Journal Entries by Annie Merkley

Guinea pig (cuy) gyozas in Cusco, Peru

Trying Guinea Pig in Peru: What It Tastes Like and Where to Eat It in Cusco

By Annie Merkley
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Oct 29 2025

If you’re planning a trip to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu, you might be [...]

Hotel Casa Real at Santa Rita Vineyard in Chile

24 Hours at Chile’s Santa Rita Vineyard and Casa Real Hotel

By Annie Merkley
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Apr 10 2025

Are you planning a trip to Chile? Do you like wine? If you answered yes to [...]

5 Reasons to Visit Bolzano in the Italian Dolomites

By Annie Merkley
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Feb 13 2025

If having a Dolomite hiking adventure is at the top of your list for 2025, why [...]

The Best Way to Explore Both Sides of Iguazu Falls

By Annie Merkley
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Jan 09 2025

What’s the best way to explore both sides of Iguazu Falls, the largest waterfall system in [...]

Tucano

Exploring the Brazilian Amazon on the Riverboat Tucano

By Annie Merkley
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Aug 07 2024

When the call of the wild comes to you, what do you envision? Are you a [...]

What to Expect on a 6-Day Cruise in the Western Galapagos

By Annie Merkley
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Oct 23 2023

Sea lions and giant tortoises and marine iguanas, oh my! The Galapagos conjures images of bizarre [...]

The Sensation of Tasting Top Pastry Chef in the World’s Confections at Nuema in Quito

By Annie Merkley
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Sep 04 2023

Have you ever closed your eyes while chewing to fully immerse yourself in flavor? Have you [...]

Cartagena, Colombia: Crown Jewel of the Caribbean

By Annie Merkley
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Apr 11 2023

This beguiling city has a way of getting under your skin and beckoning you to return [...]

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