What to do in Sarajevo: a 1 or 2-day itinerary in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo was one of the last stops on our twenty-day trip through the Balkans, which, in addition to Bosnia and Herzegovina, also included Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia. On the one hand, I was very curious to visit Sarajevo, the scene of some of the most important events in human history and a meeting point between East and West. On the other hand, I was a little wary of […]
Complete guide to visiting Lençóis Maranhenses: Tips and essential itinerary
I’m warning you now: visiting Lençóis Maranhenses is not for everyone. If you’re planning to go to Lençóis, know that after spending a few days there, you’ll fall in love with the place so much, so fascinated by the beauty of the dunes and lagoons, the hospitality of the locals and the rustic atmosphere of the place, that you’ll come back to […]
The best of Kyoto: What to do in 4 (or 5) days in the former Japanese capital
Kyoto was one of the last stops on our four-week trip through Japan. You know the saying, “save the best for last”? That’s exactly what we did. After soaking up the modern energy of Tokyo, exploring medieval villages, crossing the Japanese Alps, and soaking up the history in Hiroshima, we arrived in Kyoto thinking we had […]
All you need to know to travel in a RV across the USA
I have a confession to make: I avoided traveling in a motorhome for a long time, “it's just going to be trouble”, “that's a cricket thing”, “I don't want to have work on vacation”. Hahaha, how wrong I was! We traveled more than 2 thousand kilometers in two weeks across Alaska in a motorhome, the first trip of this type we had done, and it was […]
2-week Alaska RV roadtrip itinerary - The best of the last frontier
As a child, most of my vacations were spent at home, watching television and reading comic books. My favorite comic books were Disney comics, and just at holiday time there was that special Christmas almanac featuring Mickey, Donald Duck and company. I remember, especially, one in which Scrooge McDuck ventured into a kind of […]
Pico Island – Complete guide to visiting Azores's most picturesque island
We spent just over 24 hours on Pico Island and I can only say: what an adventure! The second largest island in the Azores, where the highest point of Portual is located, was the most different and interesting part of our week-long itinerary in the Azores. So if you're in doubt about whether or not it's worth [...]
Bonito, Brazil with kids: When is the right age to visit?
Even though I think that children of any age can go anywhere in the world, it is true that there are certain places that children (and adults) will enjoy much more after a certain age. Bonito is one of those places. The tours you take will largely depend on the age of your […]
São Miguel Island – everything you need to know to visit the largest island in the Azores
If there's one island in the Azores that you can't miss, it's São Miguel Island. Whether it's the ease of access, the excellent infrastructure, indescribably beautiful landscapes, mouth-watering food, or the more than charming villages, São Miguel has all the best that the Azores offers on a single island. They are […]
One week in the Azores - Complete itinerary with Sao Miguel, Pico and Terceira Islands
If you are looking for something outside the obvious in Europe, but don't want to give up the best the continent has to offer – spectacular cuisine, charming historic villages, culture, welcoming people and stunning natural landscapes – and on top of that without spending a lot of money, How about visiting the Azores? In the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, […]
Is traveling in Norway expensive?
Practical tips to help you visit one of the most beautiful (and expensive) countries in the world If you are thinking, or dreaming, of visiting Norway, this is certainly one of the first questions that comes to mind. After all, how much does it cost to travel in Norway? I asked myself this same question, I researched a lot, I did a lot of math and I came up with […]
20-day itinerary through the Balkans, in Eastern Europe – Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina
Venturing through little-visited corners of Europe was something I had been wanting to do for a long time. The opportunity arose and we set out, in the middle of winter, for a road trip through the Balkans (or Balkans), the European region that encompasses the countries that were part of the former Yugoslavia. It was not easy to find information about these destinations on the blogsphere, especially […]
What to do in Ronda, the most beautiful town in Southern Spain
Ronda was love at first sight! In this post I tell you why this little city in Europe captured our hearts and everything you can do there; I guarantee that it will be one of the most enjoyable parts of your trip to the south of Spain. Built on the edge of the cliffs of the Guadalevín river canyon, which crosses […]
