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Category: Central & South America

Central & South America, City guides

The best of São Paulo

Posted onMarch 6, 2019March 9, 2019

By: Pedro Henrique Koeler Goulart São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and the Southern Hemisphere, with about 21.5 million inhabitants. This giant metropolis…

Central & South America

Partying in Paraty

Posted onNovember 21, 2018November 27, 2018

I once partied on a flat-top boat in the crystal clear waters of the same location where Edward and Bella from Twilight honeymooned. I felt…

Central & South America

A trek through Niteroi

Posted onOctober 24, 2018October 18, 2018

Across the Guanabara Bay sits Rio de Janeiro’s sister city, Niteroi. Connected by ferries that cross the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro- which is one…

Central & South America

An ode to Guaraná

Posted onSeptember 3, 2018

Some things become symbolic of a time that seems so far away – the scent of coffee beans that reminds you of your favorite café,…

Central & South America

In the eye of a hurricane

Posted onApril 1, 2018

Ignoring the growing pool of water on the floor, I threw my weight against the dresser, pushing it in front of the ill-fitting hotel door.…

Central & South America

It was all an Argentine dream

Posted onMarch 5, 2018March 6, 2018

By Jesús Galván One of the questions asked of me one day, in regards to reflecting back on my study abroad experience, was, “Can you…

Central & South America

Song of the Quetzal

Posted onMarch 5, 2018March 5, 2018

On the list as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World stands the magnificent Chichen Itza, Mayan ruins from ancient civilizations. The destination…

Blogging, Central & South America

Waterfalls and Rainbows

Posted onDecember 15, 2017December 24, 2017

Here I stand counting the seconds. As each second passes, I become amazed by the immense beauty that stands in front of me. Each second…

Blogging, Central & South America

Dear Ecuador

Posted onDecember 12, 2017December 11, 2017

Dear Ecuador, Over the last six weeks, you have made me feel at home with the warmth of your land and people. You have shown…

Central & South America, Life abroad, Travel

7 things you do while traveling that would be weird in any other context

Posted onDecember 9, 2017December 30, 2017

Sleeping in a public place: I’m looking at you, airport floor. Brushing your teeth in a public bathroom: Again, airport. Day drinking: Because when you’re…

Central & South America

Stepping into Samba School

Posted onNovember 13, 2017November 15, 2017

One of the most memorable and special moments of my time in Rio de Janeiro was when we went to the edge of a favela…

Central & South America

Secrets of the Amazon

Posted onOctober 29, 2017

They come by the thousands, single file as if they are following a military order. They come with a purpose, with great determination and a…

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