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Things to do May 17, 2023

ALTER DO CHÃO – EXPLORING THE AMAZON RAINFOREST

The Amazon rainforest is a living testament to the inspiring power of nature; it is a breathing masterpiece. It’s vast territory covers nine countries and it is believed that one fourth of all terrestrial species live in there making the most biologically diverse place on Earth. It’s quite amusing that as a Brazilian, I’ve never had the chance to venture into the Amazon rainforest. The truth is, due to its immense distance from the big cities of Brazil, reaching certain pockets of this lush haven often entails enduring long flights that span over 10 hours. But hey, guess what? Against all odds, we’ve made it! We’ve finally set foot in this paradise, and we can hardly contain our excitement as we embark on a journey to unveil how this remarkable experience has profoundly transformed us. Since we love açaí, we couldn’t resist but begin our adventure in the state of…

Things to do October 9, 2020

VARANASI IS FOR THE BRAVE – FROM THE GHAT TO THE KAMASUTRA TEMPLE

History and spirituality walk together in Varanasi. One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, the place where is believed that Buddha lived and founded the Buddhism, Varanasi is not for the easy type traveler. Get ready to walk in narrow, dirty and smelly alleys as you have to carefully pass by cows, monkeys and watch your step for the cow poop. With that said, if you are not into spirituality or history, Varanasi is not for you. If you are truly an explorer and want to literally breathe the birth of Hindu culture, Varanasi offers a remarkable opportunity to experience these traditions firsthand. It was an overwhelming experience, but also incredibly cool and unique. For us, it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We witnessed sights that we may never see again unless we return to Varanasi. A full day was sufficient to soak in the essence of…

Things to do December 13, 2018

TOP #10 THINGS TO DO IN BALI

Bali is one of our favorite destinations in the world. We’ve been there several times, and each visit brings a unique experience. It is impossible not to fall in love with this island. Moreover, the Balinese people are incredibly kind and welcoming, providing an unforgettable experience on its own. The beautiful culture, stunning temples, incredible food, breathtaking views, and countless other attractions make Bali an exceptional place to explore. As Bali holds a special place in our hearts and feels like our second home, we can’t help but share the most beloved aspects of this enchanting island that you simply cannot miss. THINGS TO DO IN BALI 1 – Tegalalang terrace rice fields is one of the most beautiful and iconic landscapes of the island. If you never visited Bali before you have to visit this place. You can even hike through the rice fields and ride giant swings as…

Things to do December 5, 2018

MOUNT BATUR HIKE BALI

If we could choose the most memorable experience in Bali I think the sunrise Mount Batur hike would be one of those experiences. Mount Batur hike or Gunung Batur is an active volcano located about an hour from the village Ubud and was one of our favorite things to do in the island. https://youtu.be/ALfVc4ASBKc If you are leaving from Ubud your tour guide should pick you up around 1:30am – 2:00 am so by the time you arrive on the top of the volcano you can catch the sunrise, which is what this experience is all about. So make sure to leave on time from wherever you are in the island so you don’t miss the prime time at the top. Also, it is important to mention that you are hiking to the top of a volcano that is 5,633 feet above sea level, so it requires a lot of…

Things to do December 5, 2018

LIVING NEXT TO A SUNFLOWER FIELD – ITALY

Italy is one of our favorite places to travel and I guess having a sun flower field on the backyard made our experience even more especial. https://youtu.be/-Uons5_O3oM When we decided to spend two months traveling around Europe, we realized that it would be fun to be based in a central location where we could easily explore the nearby cities. We both had the desire to spend some time traveling in Italy so finding a central location there was very important for us. After some research and talking to a couple of friends that live in Bologna we realized that it would be a good idea to be based there. Besides the fact that Bologna is right in the middle of Italy and it’s less than an hour by train from Tuscany, the city is known for being one of Italy’s greatest cities for eating. We definitely wanted to eat pasta…

Things to do October 25, 2018

ROMANIA HAS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROADS IN THE WORLD

When we went to Romania we were expecting to see a lot of castles including Dracula’s. But we were definitely not expecting to discover that one of the most beautiful roads in the world is also located there. The road that takes you to the glacier Lake Balea is situated at 2,034 meters of altitude is considered one of the most beautiful scenic routes in the world. Traveling through the Transfagarasan Road was our number one thing to do during our stay in Romania and you can fit it into a day trip leaving from Bucharest early in the morning. If you are into nature and breathtaking views this is the place to be for sure. Balea Lake is about four hours from Bucharest and we were really surprised with so much nature and beauty, this is one of the places I think of when people ask me where is…

Things to do October 19, 2018

THINGS TO DO IN HAVANA – TRAVEL HAVANA

Havana is a great place to explore for two reasons, both Old Town and Central Havana are safe and walkable. We didn’t see or hear of any crime while we were there and locals talk about crime as something that doesn’t happen very often. When we travel we love to learn about local history and culture, so that’s why a tour guide sometimes is very handy but in order to feel the city in a more personal way and get a deeper understanding of the local culture, for us is essential to explore the city on our own, walk around and get lost in the streets, talk to locals and feel the city in a different way that you probably won’t feel while in a group guided tour. Sometimes leaving the beaten path can be scary, and that’s ok to feel like that, I was afraid to leave the beaten…

Things to do December 5, 2017

VISIT TO THE GHATS OF VARANASI

“Being in a funeral definitely was something that we never thought we would experience during a vacation, but the cremation in the Varanasi Ghat is a completely different ceremony than most of us are used to. We didn’t see anyone crying or sad faces which was such a relief for us. People are not allowed to be sad. Some are even happy that the soul found salvation which we found as a very interesting way to deal with death.” Rising from the Himalayas, the Ganga is considered the holiest of rivers by Hindus. According to mythology Varanasi liberates soul from human body to the ultimate, it’s believed that the ritual of having the body cremated at the Ghats (the crematory temples by the river) and having the ashes thrown to the river will provide salvation for the human soul. These Ghats have been there for thousands of years and we…

Things to do November 15, 2017

NEW YEAR’S IN RIO

Rio de Janeiro is our number one place to spend New Years in the world. Every year we try to think about another destination to go but we always end up coming back to Rio and here are the main reasons why: UNIQUE CULTURAL SEASONAL SCENE GOOD PARTIES AMAZING BEACHES One of the coolest things about being in Brazil during this time of the year is that you get to witness a really particular New Year’s tradition that the Africans passed to Brazilians and now is followed by every single citizen in the country. During New Year’s eve you will see everyone wearing white clothes, it means peace. Also you will see thousands and thousands of people on the sands of Copacabana jumping waves in hopes for good luck as they throw flowers and offerings in the ocean dedicated to Yemanja, the Goddess of the sea. It’s believed also that…