GETAWAYS AND DISCOVERIES BY AL RAMIREZ - SOUTH AMERICA & EUROPE TOURS AND TRIPS
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Welcome to Getaways & Discoveries by Al Ramirez
Where Heritage, Art, Cuisine, Wines & Spirits—and Unforgettable Journeys—come together.​

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Whats New, South America?

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Miami-Iquique?

There's a Place Near San Pedro de Atacama, that will blow your mind!
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What is a Sommelier?

Got what it takes? Check out this blog and see my journey to becoming a Sommelier!
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Dinner in Chile?

You'll never believe it! But it makes sense when searching for restaurants on a monday night!

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Welcome to The World is Ours — A Travel Journal by Getaways and Discoveries. This is the official blog of Getaways and Discoveries — a travel philosophy born from real movement, real moments, and real meaning.
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We believe every journey has two halves:

The Getaway is the thrill of planning — the flights, the playlists, the street food videos, the bike rentals, the dreams.

The Discovery is what you never saw coming — a stranger’s advice, a shortcut, a taste you can’t name, or a place that wasn’t on your map but stays with you forever.
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This journal is where we explore the culture behind the trip — bikes, food, graffiti, vehicles, sounds, city edges, desert curves. It’s travel with soul. Travel with style. Travel that makes space for the unexpected.
Because no matter how much you plan, something magical always finds you.
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"Yes, I wore jeans to Britanico. Yes, it still hurts"

AL Ramirez

Chief Experience Officer

Meet Al Ramirez — Sommelier, Graffiti Artist, and one of South America's most trusted Tour Leaders.
Featured in media outlets such as National Geographic, Lonely Planet, Vogue, The Guardian, and AFAR, Al has spent nearly two decades guiding travelers through the streets, kitchens, and stories of Chile, Argentina, and Peru. Known for pioneering street art tours and Wine Experiences in Valparaíso and blending deep cultural insight with raw honesty, this blog is where he shares the real South America—unfiltered, unsponsored, and full of flavor.

Get in touch today and request an online meeting with us!
Chile: (+56 9) 3248 5231 | Ireland: (+353 083) 110 2987 

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  • Home
  • Blog
    • PERU
    • CHILE
    • ARGENTINA
    • IRELAND
  • Our Brands
    • GD South America
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Who are we?
  • What Is A Sommelier?