It wasn’t until we visited Bolivia that we found out that the original Copacabana is actually here! When we hear the word “Copacabana” we automatically think of Brazil, right? Turns out that the famous Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro takes its name from this town in Bolivia. Copacabana means “View … more »
A couple of years ago, on our way to Thailand, we transited through Mumbai airport, in India. Here, there are separate security lines for Gents and for Ladies. As Ashray went to the alpha male line-up I was left alone by the Ladies X-ray machine. I was the only one … more »
We spotted these ducks while visiting the Brooklyn Flea Market on a given weekend. Apparently, Brooklyn and specifically the area of Williamsburg (where the market is held) is where the hipsters of New York City congregate to do hipster things, talk the hipster talk and eat pretty regular things with … more »
It’s funny how your style of travel can change as you spend more time on the road. When we quit our jobs in September 2011 to start traveling full-time, we started calling ourselves “backpackers”. In fact, we were more than that: we were “backpackers on a budget”. I remember one … more »
What happened to us while in Lima is proof that some of the most enjoyable experiences while traveling are those that you don’t even plan! After spending a few weeks in Peru, we were already die-hard fans of the local cuisine: intense flavors, ingredients from the land and sea, jungle … more »
Ze Povinho is the icon of the Portuguese population, of the working class. This is the usual image representing Ze Povinho: Usually a regular everyday man who lives a simple life, against the opulent and unrightfully powerful. Now, in this graffitti found in Lisbon, Ze Povinho has lost all his … more »
How can fries and sausages, being such a straight-forward eat, become such a gastronomic icon in a land with such rich cuisine? I don’t know how, but salchipapas have certainly won the cravings of many Latins who love to snack! Salchipapas consist of a plate of potato fries topped with … more »
As chocolate lovers it was a pleasure to learn how to make our own chocolate. Peru is a very large producer of cocoa beans and I am glad we did this workshop in a place that feels like “the real deal”. If we would have done it somewhere else, far … more »
The Statue of Liberty is the perfect example of how the USA sure knows how to market its country and everything that is produced in it! Not wanting to undermine the statue and its historical meaning, I must say that a first visit to this iconic construction can be quite disappointing. After … more »
What’s funnier than white people?! Making fun of white people! I am a fan of the list of Stuff White People Like. As a white person, I can see myself in some of the cliches the author mentions. As a traveler, I have been collecting my mental notes on … more »