criesofthepast
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Not bad at all. Actually cheap as fuck really.
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Serpens007
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Sounds really interesting actually. Might even go outside and visit there one day
IronicSonic
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WTF. A chilean thread on Neogaf. I dont even know how do I get here.
Suscribed for more transantiago goodness
Suscribed for more transantiago goodness
Serpens007
Member
Is there any goodness in that thrash ?
criesofthepast
Member
No worse than any other major city. In fact, Santiaguinos don't know how good they have it with the metro system. Cleaner, faster, cheaper and greater coverage than a lot of North American cities I've been and lived in.
Serpens007
Member
Metro isn't really the problem. Transantiago's real problem are the micros, so much talk about the evasiveness of the people when we are already paying the mediocre corporations that runs them with our taxes
I just came back from two weeks in Chile. I stayed in Vina del Mar and often popped into Valparaiso after studying Spanish at the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María.
I really liked Chile a lot, the laid back attitude and the country itself just seems like a nice place to live. Being able to swim at the beach in the blistering heat, go kayaking in the Pacific Ocean, sandboard, or snowboard in the Andes, depending on the season just seems epic to me. Some key points for me:
- Chilean people are really nice and friendly
- Chileans love to socialise
- The food in Chile is... not nice (completo ughhh)
- I love the micro
- I hate pisco sour
- Some gorgeous sights and views
- Booze is cheap
I had people wanting to talk to me because I was English most times I went out. I took an Uber and ended up befriending the driver who, according to himself, used to play football for the Santiago Wanderers, and somehow ended up even spending 10 minutes on the phone with his brother. After nearly dying of course, after I joked about driving "rapido".
Don't want to write a wall of text about it, even though there's so much I could write. Wish I spent more time there but what can ya do, nice place and people and wouldn't mind spending a year there.
I really liked Chile a lot, the laid back attitude and the country itself just seems like a nice place to live. Being able to swim at the beach in the blistering heat, go kayaking in the Pacific Ocean, sandboard, or snowboard in the Andes, depending on the season just seems epic to me. Some key points for me:
- Chilean people are really nice and friendly
- Chileans love to socialise
- The food in Chile is... not nice (completo ughhh)
- I love the micro
- I hate pisco sour
- Some gorgeous sights and views
- Booze is cheap
I had people wanting to talk to me because I was English most times I went out. I took an Uber and ended up befriending the driver who, according to himself, used to play football for the Santiago Wanderers, and somehow ended up even spending 10 minutes on the phone with his brother. After nearly dying of course, after I joked about driving "rapido".
Don't want to write a wall of text about it, even though there's so much I could write. Wish I spent more time there but what can ya do, nice place and people and wouldn't mind spending a year there.
andrerobot
Member
I think you mean:
completo, ~uguu~ (∗ᵕ̴᷄◡ᵕ̴᷅∗՞
Oveja Negra
Member
Dude... dude. Saying something like that it's like insulting me
When I was a poor university student, completos were my official meal when I didn't have time to go to my home to eat a proper lunch.
Completos with a lot of palta & mayo FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!
Serpens007
Member
As completos are better though. I like vienesas, but theyre not much meat meat.
I'm not so sure if it's the concept of the completo, but the meat I found in Chilean takeaways was absolutely nasty. The best food I had was from this Peruvian restaurant in Vina, which was absolutely amazing.
The way it seemed to be was simple. Vina del Mar: more of a chilled out local place, quieter, nice place to eat. Valparaiso: dirtier and more dangerous but livelier, it's where the party is at. Bars, clubs, etc.
I have a question for Chileans. Before coming, I was told Chileans were shy people, but when I went there, people seemed open to having conversations with a stranger. Maybe it's because I'm foreign, but you guys didn't seem shy.
Also, is it normal in Chilean culture for people to stare? I found it a bit strange when I'd walk down the road, or past a bar or something and I'd have girls legitimately stare at me til it became a bit awkward. In London, even if a girl is interested in you, she'd go out of her way to try and ignore you. Wasn't sure what was going on there.
The way it seemed to be was simple. Vina del Mar: more of a chilled out local place, quieter, nice place to eat. Valparaiso: dirtier and more dangerous but livelier, it's where the party is at. Bars, clubs, etc.
I have a question for Chileans. Before coming, I was told Chileans were shy people, but when I went there, people seemed open to having conversations with a stranger. Maybe it's because I'm foreign, but you guys didn't seem shy.
Also, is it normal in Chilean culture for people to stare? I found it a bit strange when I'd walk down the road, or past a bar or something and I'd have girls legitimately stare at me til it became a bit awkward. In London, even if a girl is interested in you, she'd go out of her way to try and ignore you. Wasn't sure what was going on there.
Serpens007
Member
I think that both answers are yes.
Oveja Negra
Member
Yeah, I'd say yes to both questions too, adding that as you say, since you're a foreigner, most probably you're easily spotted as it (foreigners tend to attract attention).
Next time some girls stare at you just say: "qué wea, gila culiá?!!!".
All problems solved
Next time some girls stare at you just say: "qué wea, gila culiá?!!!".
All problems solved
criesofthepast
Member
Truth. I've lived here almost 3 years, this country is home, I wear red, blue and white on my sleeve, but the food sucks okay. Sorry bros.
I won't say no to a 800 peso completo at 4 am but that is drunk food and no more. Also, I really hate boiled hot dogs. I like them grilled and bun to be toasted.
I know it hurts but Peruvian food is almost always the better choice.
I had a convo the other day with someone about a great and cheap Peruvian place that was always empty shutting down and literally a week later became a sushi place by the same owners. Something about Chileans typically not liking to try new things... or maybe just peruvian things? lol They like their own shit. I don't know if I completely agree but was interesting to hear that from a Chilean.
Disclaimer: I don't eat seafood so that cuts out a lot of options when it comes to Chilean food. Something like paila marina is one of my favorite looking chilean dishes, I am sure it tastes good.
andrerobot
Member
It's true that Chilean food is meh as fuck, Peruvian is so much better.
And don't eat $800 completos lol. You're basically eating soggy foreskin sausages, and carts add milk to the avocados pa que cunda.
BomberMouse
Member
Bruhs, don't eat completos ffs. They are ok.
Eat some good fish, corn/potato pies, lentils, mechada, churrasco, amazing salads with all the vegetables we got here.
Eat some good fish, corn/potato pies, lentils, mechada, churrasco, amazing salads with all the vegetables we got here.
bernardobri
Steve, the dog with no powers that we let hang out with us all for some reason
There are so many things wrong with this country... From health care, politicians, xenophobia, social security, public transportation, and hell, just quality of life in general. But food?
The FOOD?
C'mon guys, there are great places to eat for all kind of budgets. You just gotta ask.
The FOOD?
C'mon guys, there are great places to eat for all kind of budgets. You just gotta ask.
BomberMouse
Member
Agreed, produce here is amazing.
criesofthepast
Member
Produce is amazing. I'd say a good 30% of the produce I used to see in Canada is labeled as imported from Chile. Is produce in supermarkets here almost all locally from Chile? Or is the good stuff all exported and we get the scraps? Someone told me they did that in their country but I forget which country it was. A lot of their supermarkets full of bruised fruit and they are a country super well known for good fruit in the world. Wonder what % of produce is exported in Chile.
Oveja Negra
Member
Best quality of produce is indeed aimed for export, not 100% of it but a high % indeed.
I still remember when around 1990 we had the scandal about the chilean grapes found in USA contaminated with cyanide. USA stopped importing them immediately and as you can imagine literally tons of A grade grapes that were about to be shipped got stuck here, so the government and the exporters (?) decided to give it for free in the schools. My brother and I received both the typical "cajón de madera" full of grapes. BEST.GRAPES.EVER hahaha.
BTW, those cyanide grapes were contaminated by USA grapes producers in order to boycott us. We (chileans) never received a compensation for all the economic impact it had on the local industry. Gringos hijos de la grandísima puta.
Having said that, I don't know where in the hell do you guys buy your food, I never have problems getting excellent quality products. I mostly buy in Tottus supermarket.
Regarding peruvian restaurants here in Chile, I'd say they are super popular and peruvian cuisine is much appreciated here, cause it's really awesome. You can find peruvian restaurants in pretty much every city so I strongly disagree about we chileans not liking it.
Finally, whoever say chilean cuisine is not that good need more exposure to it. You need to travel more both north & south or go to restaurants that offer typical dishes.
criesofthepast
Member
Is there any way to get Spotify premium here in Chile without a credit card? Back home I got a million credit cards and perfect credit but means jack shit in this country. I can't get one until I am a permanent resident at the start of next year and can get a "real" bank account (not cuentarut)
Or anyone on a family plan with a free spot? If we could get 6 people together it'd cost us 774 pesos each a month.
Or anyone on a family plan with a free spot? If we could get 6 people together it'd cost us 774 pesos each a month.
BomberMouse
Member
LOL, that's amazing.
criesofthepast
Member
At my first Chilean despedida de soltero. Shit is insane. Break time while strippers (prostitutes) having a smoke break. $140.000 pesos for one hour for two girls. Special promo of $200.000 for two hours NO CONTACT. These Colombianas making bank. Lucky I'm not the one paying the bill. What a rip off no matter how hot.
I've been to bachelor parties before but there is some weird shit going on here. Viva Chile. Viva Colombia.
I've been to bachelor parties before but there is some weird shit going on here. Viva Chile. Viva Colombia.
Oveja Negra
Member
Hahaha, you're living the life, mate.
Wash your mouth! Pokepizza is a national treasure
btw, there is less than a week left for the dieciocho de septiembre celebrations
Oveja Negra
Member
Este fin de semana voy a terminar hecho mierrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrda -_-
Viva Chileeeeeeeeee, tiki tiki tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Viva Chileeeeeeeeee, tiki tiki tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
bernardobri
Steve, the dog with no powers that we let hang out with us all for some reason
As in "no touching?" Either way, what?
I've been told by a friend that "Contacto" may refer to sexual intercourse.
BomberMouse
Member
Yes, they don't have sex with the attendees. Only stick around and do some show.
bernardobri
Steve, the dog with no powers that we let hang out with us all for some reason
Oh okay that makes it clear then, thought that he was actually talking about sexual workers rather than strippers (not that one doesn't negate the other). A sexual worker with a no contact clause made no sense at that hour.
criesofthepast
Member
Estoy curao. Feliz 18 GAF!!!!
NHarmonic.
Member
Viva chile ctm!
Have fun guys, but be careful too.
Have fun guys, but be careful too.
BomberMouse
Member
How many empanadas already guys? I've controlled myself this year, only 5 so far.
Oveja Negra
Member
So far, 10. Currently eating my 11th empanada. So tasty 8):::::::::::: <--- drooling.
Serpens007
Member
Just 2 god damn it. We were going to make them today, but family problems stood in the middle. We bought so I only ate 2, I hope tomorrow we can fix this god damn problem.
Thought about going to them Fondas, but 3 lucas an Empanada? 5 lucas the Anticucho? Na-ah, ain't going there.
BomberMouse
Member
I went to recoleta's fonda. Great prices.
criesofthepast
Member
0 empanadas. 14 terremotos. 12 liters of Escudo. I wasn't here for 18 last year so had to make up for that. I'm done.
Anyone wanna be my friend in Santiago? 😕
Anyone wanna be my friend in Santiago? 😕
BomberMouse
Member
As long as we don't have to pay for your food...
We could organize a meeting sometime.
criesofthepast
Member
I'll pay for YOUR food dude! And yeah let's have a meetup this summer.
Speaking of food, can someone answer a question about the lunch system here for workers?
My buddy had one of these Sodexo coupons the other day for $2.990 and I've lived here long enough to see the sign on almost every restaurant window. My question is: I know the law says a minimum of 30 minutes for colacion, but does the employer also have to pay you extra (Sodexo/effectivo) or provide you lunch in house? I've worked in places where my lunch was provided for me, either catered in everyday or when working in a restaurant cooked there by us, but also other places where nothing was given, and brought my own lunch.
Does it depend on your salary or what?
Oveja Negra
Member
I'm not an expert at all in this matter, but as far as I know it only depends on your contract, I mean... the way you negotiate the conditions you ask for to sign for the firm.
Obviously, if all the other employees at that firm don't receive an extra payment to cover the cost of the daily meal (for example), you can bet if you ask for it, there is a 99.999999999% of chance that they (the firm) will send you "a la csm y más allá", except maybe if you're filling a key position in the firm that they desperately need.
In other cases, the situation about the meals and lodging is dictated by the nature of the job. The most classic example here in Chile is people that works in the mines here in the North.
Since a huge % of the workers come from the Central/South of the country, your employer will pay for the lodging and meals since you arrive to the city, until you get to the mine itself (once you're in the mine, during the shift, the mine pays for all, which means you will be provided with a room and access to three meals a day (tenedor libre, así que puedes comer como chancho si quieres)).
A good amount of those firms provide you also with the bus/plane tickets to travel from your home and viceversa. Some of them, however, don't provide them and it's pretty common to negotiate it. Most of the time they'll agree to pay for them.
So, why don't they offer them from the start? well... to reduce operational costs only. If you're "vivo", you'll ask for it, if you're "huevón" (lol) you'll say nothing and well... you'll be saving your employer a good amount of bucks. <-- shitty firms use to do that.
Obviously, if all the other employees at that firm don't receive an extra payment to cover the cost of the daily meal (for example), you can bet if you ask for it, there is a 99.999999999% of chance that they (the firm) will send you "a la csm y más allá", except maybe if you're filling a key position in the firm that they desperately need.
In other cases, the situation about the meals and lodging is dictated by the nature of the job. The most classic example here in Chile is people that works in the mines here in the North.
Since a huge % of the workers come from the Central/South of the country, your employer will pay for the lodging and meals since you arrive to the city, until you get to the mine itself (once you're in the mine, during the shift, the mine pays for all, which means you will be provided with a room and access to three meals a day (tenedor libre, así que puedes comer como chancho si quieres)).
A good amount of those firms provide you also with the bus/plane tickets to travel from your home and viceversa. Some of them, however, don't provide them and it's pretty common to negotiate it. Most of the time they'll agree to pay for them.
So, why don't they offer them from the start? well... to reduce operational costs only. If you're "vivo", you'll ask for it, if you're "huevón" (lol) you'll say nothing and well... you'll be saving your employer a good amount of bucks. <-- shitty firms use to do that.