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Apr-2014
I just finished my surf session at the beach near Rio. I ordered a risotto with shrimps at the “bar da praia” while enjoying the beautiful view. What a difference from my previous sights I’m thinking as I realize I haven’t seen that many beaches before arriving to Rio. Though since I’ve been here I […]
Apr-2014
You are laying in the water, with your knees facing the bright sun while you clench the rope handle with your wet hands. A black with green colored Master boat starts pulling you with a rope and you are trying to stand up, get a grip and surf the waves with your wake board. An […]
Brasilia is often overlooked as an option while planning your travels through Brazil. Let me explain you why I think you should go to the capital of Brazil.
Mar-2014
I’m – Will – Never – Drink – Again. Ever heard me say that before? Well okay, probably yes. But, this time I might be serious about it. It’s as if I woke up this morning holding one of those delicious Caipirinhas in my hand. Or was it a Caipiroska? I’m still confused. The samba […]
Mar-2014
After having got used to the Latin American customs guys telling you they’d prefer to give you a passport stamp for a permanent stay (with them that is) there are lots of other things I’ve gotten used to during my travels in Latin-America. Especially the hostels and the family homes, which happened to become more […]
Mar-2014
What a messed up day. When I wake up I walk into the living room and there I find my Airbnb host, Karina (she’s pretty cool, I like her though), sitting on the sofa making a nervous phone call. During her cellular conversation she asks me if I still have the key of the patio […]
Mar-2014
The clock on the bus says it’s 5 o’clock when the guy sitting behind me wakes me up. “chegamos” he says. I get out of the bus and pick up my backpack with a still very sleepy face. I wish the bus would have had arrived a bit later, because the city still looks sleepy […]
Mar-2014
Time to go and explore the mountain range of Mendoza. Since Mendoza is located in the Andes, leaving town and doing some sightseeing is definitely a must. I had no idea before arriving to Mendoza that there are so many amazing places pretty nearby.