Iguazu Falls. Which side is better? And Where to Stay
Iguazu Falls: Which side is better? I’ve seen all these websites comparing which side of Iguazu is best, the Brazilian or Argentinian. My opinion is that you absolutely have to see both – …
Iguazu Falls, Brazilian side. How to Get there, Where to Stay…and on getting attacked by angry Toucans
Iguazu Falls (Brazilian side) – How to Get there and where to Stay Flying towards Iguazu the terrain in this region of Brazil is lush and green, flat and featureless. And then you suddenly …
Ilha Grande and Paraty. And How to get there
Both Ilha Grande and Paraty are beautiful destinations that you should try to visit from Rio de Janeiro (or Sao Paulo). Ilha Grande Ilha Grande is a forested and mountainous island with …
Why we didn’t like Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Why we didn’t like Rio de Janeiro I expected Brazilians to be like those friendly, beautiful people you see in the travel ads. My first upfront experience with a Brazilian was at the airport …
New York (on the way to Rio)
We weren’t supposed to be in New York. We were supposed to be in Rio de Janeiro. But it’s as if we weren’t meant to go (and in hindsight maybe we weren’t). We were flying …
3 days in San Francisco. Is this the most beautiful city in the World?
3 days in San Francisco I love San Francisco. We were here 3 days for one of Lissette’s conferences. The first day we visited Alcatraz and the Coit tower. The next 2 days I had to …
Highlights of a family road trip to the Gaspé, Quebec (and stories of shit fits and car accidents)
Highlights of a family road trip to the Gaspé Quebec. Welcome to our first and only family road trip. I had known Lissette a little over a year. I knew she’d enjoy the beauty of the Gaspé. Benjamin I …
Why we love Colombia
Why we love Colombia I’ve been to Colombia twice now and I really love this country. The geographical diversity is amazing. The multiple mountain ranges mean that climatic zones can change within a …
Safety. And why Taganga (Colombia) is worth a Visit
Why Taganga is worth a Visit is a small village popular with backpackers. It also has a reputation for drugs, theft and muggings – I read a description of the town that basically summed it up …