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Until just recently I’ve never really noticed how beautiful my home country and especially my hometown actually are. As I was growing up in this place I was used to my surroundings and they were nothing special to me. I remember… Continue Reading →
Solo travel is booming now and more and more people decide to go on a trip on their own. For others, solo travel is connected with uncertainty or fear that something bad might happen. Fear of being alone in a… Continue Reading →
In the last couple of years travel has become an essential part of my life. Exploring new places is my favourite thing to do and there are many reasons for that. It has enriched my life a lot and it… Continue Reading →
A favela is defined as a slum-area in Brazil which is located on a hill. Yes, we basically stayed in a slum for 10 days but we felt surprisingly safe there – at least until a certain incident happened. When… Continue Reading →
Ilha Grande is a beautiful island not far from Rio’s coast. Many agencies in Rio offer boat trips to the island including snorkelling. We booked our trip with one of them as well. Early in the morning we left Rio… Continue Reading →
The favela Santa Marta became famous because Michael Jackson’s music video to “They don’t care about us” was shot there. That’s why many guided tours through the favela are offered. Nevertheless, us being as adventurous as always, we wanted to… Continue Reading →
This was by far the funniest thing that happened to us in Brazil. One day we had booked a free walking tour through the city centre online. It said that the meeting point was the metro station “Uruguaiana“. So we… Continue Reading →
Couchsurfing – almost everyone has heard about it but many still don’t know how it actually works. People offer travellers to sleep in their home without charging them money. Exactly, you don’t pay for your accommodation. But where’s the catch?… Continue Reading →
It’s a budget-traveller’s dream to find cheap flights to their favourite destinations. This guide should help you to find the best deals for your trips. Many of my friends and family have asked me how I always find those cheap… Continue Reading →
The environmental impact of tourism is growing steadily. Every traveller can contribute to sustainable tourism. Below you can see my tips to minimise environmental deterioration and make your travels beneficial for the local population and for yourself. 1. Pay CO2… Continue Reading →