An Amazon River Cruise is an amazing adventure that can be done in many different ways and on just about any budget. In this article we look at how we traveled on the Amazon on a backpacker’s budget and at some more options for exploring this mighty river. The Amazon […]
Ilha Grande is a beautiful tropical island a couple of hours away from Rio de Janeiro. It’s famous for long sandy beaches, warm calm water, lush jungle, and outdoor activities, it’s a real paradise for nature and hiking lovers. The island was one of our favorite places to visit in […]
Exploring South America took us on amazing adventures through a spectacular array of landscapes; from the sweaty, humid rain forest in the Amazon, breathing thin air over Andean peaks to marvel at the vast Patagonian glaciers. The continent seems to exist in superlatives; the world’s largest glacier, biggest jungle, driest […]
I’ve experienced a few unreal waterfalls during the last couple of year’s traveling, but nothing as spectacular as Iguazu Falls (Iguaçu Falls). This is one of the most beautiful natural wonders I’ve ever seen and something not to miss when in South America! The Iguazu falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River forming the border betweem the Misiones state in Argentina and the Brazilian state of Paraná. […]