Dark tales of Brazil: is it really that dangerous?
Have you tried enthusing your family and friends about taking a trip to Brazil? I mean, lets be real. Why would you visit a country with a 200% chance of getting mugged? Where you are constantly vigilant of ‘City of…
5 x vegetarian & vegan food in Pipa
It is not much of a surprise that it is hard to find restaurants in Brazil that offer vegetarian and/or vegan meals. Even in the backpacker-friendly village of Pipa in North-East Brazil I had trouble discovering vegetarian and vegan friendly…
Roadtrip Argentina: Salta – Humahuaca
The highlight of my trip to Argentina is without a doubt a roadtrip around the Puna in the North. The dreamy landscapes in the Puna are composed of rainbow coloured mountains and arid landscapes covered in giant cacti. The region…
13 x first impressions Brazil
Life is different in Brazil. Every day is a little adventure and not a day goes by without learning something new. This is my first ‘official’ visit to Brazil (I only visited the waterfalls of Iguazu) and it is the…
5 x tips stray dogs in tourist destinations
Where the hell is that flyer from the health administration? Slightly panicked I desperately roam through my backpack looking for my travel papers and a clean pair of pants. A shock of pain shoots through my calf. My travel companion…
15 x adventurous & responsible activities
The astounding nature in South America offers a wide range of adventurous activities that combines the forces of the elements water, wind and earth. To practice these activities you don’t need more than an average fitness and a lot of…
My first weeks in Brazil
A little over a month ago I arrived in the sunny Recife in Brazil. Sometimes I think about how I got myself in this situation in the first place. 6 months ago I would have never thought that I would…
Counting churches in Olinda
Amazing food, South American vibes, colourful streets and a ton of churches. These are just some of the many things you find in the colonial village Olinda, just North of Recife in region Pernambuco. Olinda is famous for its carnaval…
Iguazu: everything you need to know before your visit
My first visit to the Iguazu falls took my breath away. I was astonished by the insane amounts of water that kept pouring down as if it was the most normal thing in the world. The noise was overwhelming and…
Discover Caño Cristales in La Macarena
A little tempted by the dreamy images on Instagram I decided to visit the colourful river Caño Cristales, located in national park Serranía La Macarena. It is challenging to pay this area a visit without an organised tour. But to…
