6 Alluring Buildings to See in Ghent, Belgium
Welcome to one of the most amazing towns of Flanders! When you arrive in Ghent, the fourth largest city in Belgium (somewhere between Antwerp and Bruges), you should know that it is only 55 kilometers away from Brussels. Its natural scenery sprinkled with imposing monuments gives you a good hint of what you’re about to see during your visit.
8 Reasons Not to Skip Sao Paulo
When planning an itinerary to Brazil, most travelers elect to skip over Sao Paulo and head straight to Rio de Janeiro. But Brazil’s biggest city has so much to offer! With amazing green parks, outstanding international dining, and safe neighborhoods, Sao Paulo is a great introduction to Brazil.
Things to Do and See in Washington DC
Don’t discount museum fatigue. You can only look at so many old things before your brain starts to melt out your ears—and I say that as a museum lover! So come to terms with not seeing everything, and then make your selections.
15 Inspiring Travel Books You Have to Read
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
-Saint Augustine
10 Amazing Places in Rio de Janeiro for a Beach Vacation
Rio de Janeiro is where people come to relax, socialize, and play. Stand up paddleboarding, surfing, bodyboarding, volleyball, futevolei (a hybrid volleyball/football combo), soccer, and swimming are all practiced along Rio’s beautiful coastline and across its many beaches. If you don’t want to get in on the sport scene, you can simply relax, maybe with a rented umbrella or chair, and enjoy snacks from the wandering vendors and drinks from the kiosks.
3 Things You Learn When You Move Abroad
I’ve been living abroad for over eight years now. I spent several of those years in England (North, South, South West and many neighborhoods of London) as well as a year in New Zealand (five different cities both in the north and south island). Coming from Brazil, the cultural differences were both shocking and enlightening.
3 Annoying Facts About Budget Accommodations in Peru
I recently spent six months traveling around South America and had an absolute blast! I went to Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru, where I saw amazing landscapes and beautiful, welcoming people. However, if you’re anything like me and travel within a specific budget, you know it wasn’t all rainbows and butterflies! I believe when you’re traveling…
20 Ancient Ruins That Will Take You Back in Time
Every person travels for a reason, be it food, weather or nature. Some people, however, are interested in uncovering the past — they want to know the civilizations that inhabited a specific place and the influence they had on its culture and landscape.
Top 8 Must-Dos for the Real Carioca Experience in Rio de Janeiro
Whether you choose the hustle and bustle of Copacabana, the excellent people watching of Ipanema, or interesting Vermelha, Rio de Janeiro has a beach for everyone!
10 Brazilian Foods You’ll Fall In Love With
Every place you visit has a lot to offer — its culture, its climate, its people, and of course, its cuisine. Brazil is no different, and considering the sheer size of the country, you can expect to eat your way around, sampling delicious dishes from every state, hoping your clothes will agree with your waistline!