The Riviera Maya is a beautiful place. Hotels in Playa del Carmen offer world-class facilities and everything else the world of tourism creates to feed its needs. But, beyond that, there is natural beauty galore! And, thanks to the tropical climate, it can be enjoyed all year round. As I … more »
In life as in travel, you sometimes meet the most interesting people in the least expected moments. When we traveled to Quito, the capital of Ecuador, a little over two years ago, we stayed in a guesthouse called Chez Elena. Apart from delightful breakfasts with the freshest of fruits, this … more »
When one watches The Lion King, it’s easy to romanticize and imagine that life in the savannah is peaceful and all animals live in harmony, amongst themselves and with Nature. In real life, you get to understand that they call it “the wild” for a reason. Doing a safari in … more »
Greetings from Winterland! Now that we are in the Southern Hemisphere, in Chile, I realize how during most of my life I never thought that while I was enjoying summer, it was winter somewhere else. Growing up in Portugal, the month of July was always synonym with long days, hot … more »
Sometimes, on lucky days, you put on the radio and you come across songs that keep you perfect company. We were driving down the USA’s West Coast when we listened to The Mowgli’s for the first time. It was sunny, the wind was messing up our hair as the car … more »
We don’t often find ourselves doing something ridiculously touristy. But damn, this was one of those days! While road-trippin’ in California, we drove through Humboldt Redwoods State Park and the famous “Avenue of the Giants” where you can see some of the oldest trees in the world – up to … more »
When you travel in a new city in South America and you don’t know where to even start to explore, just head towards the PLAZA DE ARMAS. This is the town square, in the historical centre of the city, and it’s quite possibly one of the best spots from where … more »
When you visit the coast of Normandy in France it’s difficult to picture that these beautiful beaches were turned into a battlefield during World War II. This didn’t happen specifically in Etretat, but really near-by. Now-a-days, Etretat is mostly a touristic town, attracting visitors thanks to its impressive cliffs and … more »
Skydiving in Dubai is one of the most radical things I have experienced until today! Jumping out of a plane anywhere in the world is bound to spike your levels of adrenaline, specially when it is your first time. But doing it in Dubai is particularly exciting because of the … more »
You know you’re in the town of Jackson, Wyoming, when even crossing the street becomes an event! Traveling around the USA it’s easy to notice that this country is big on safety. You read warnings everywhere! The streets, inside restaurants and buildings and even on food labels. Regarding road safety, … more »