How to Plan Your Trip Abroad

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A step-by-step guide to planning a trip abroad. Cheap flights, travel insurance, and much more, this is how to plan your trip to travel the world.

A Portuguese Progress Report

Portuguese Classes in Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Just like in high school, I’m learning to use a lot less tongue and focus more on the movements of my mouth. This is one the major pronunciation differences between Spanish and Portuguese, and I’m starting to pick it up. I still have a heavy Spanish accent and often use Spanish to fill in for Portuguese […]

How to Extend Your Tourist Visa in Rio

How to Extend Your Tourist Visa in Rio de Janeiro Brazil

This post isn’t for everyone but for those who are in need of renewing (or extending) their tourist visa here in Rio de Janeiro, I hope this helps. It has been almost 90 days since I arrived in Rio and that means it was time to take a trip to the international airport to extend […]

Brazil Football: Things to Know About Soccer in Rio de Janeiro

brazil football in rio with gareth

(Click here if you can’t watch this video on your device) Your team is chosen for you as a birthright, and from that moment forward, you support those “colors” like a badge of honor. For many fans, this devotion is so strong that they actually tattoo that badge on their arm, back, or chest as […]

How To Find Cheap Flights to Brazil

Cheap Flights to Brazil for the FIFA 2014 World Cup

The task is tedious but the results are substantial if you have a little time and patience. With these quick tips you can save a ton of money on flights to Brazil for the World Cup and anywhere else in the world for that matter. 1. Sign-up for Fare Alerts My flight to Brazil search […]

The Road to Brazil

Planning a Trip to Brazil for the World Cup

State your goals and you will be held accountable for them. Work hard enough and the universe will help you accomplish them.  I write this post with a sense of nervousness and excitement. The next chapter for T2T is on the horizon, yet the path is still unknown. I will move to Brazil, learn the […]

The Art of Drinking Mate in Argentina

How to drink mate in Argentina

Drinking and sharing Mate in Argentina is one of the most beloved traditions in Latin America. An employee at the hostel I stayed at when I first arrived in Buenos Aires introduced me to the mate culture, and from that point forward, I’ve developed an appreciation (and taste) for what this powerful tea signifies for […]

The Art of the Arrival [VIDEO]

The Art of the Arrival - San Francisco to Solola Guatemala

The actual act of traveling is a beautiful balance between art and science. It’s where preparation and planning meet real-time obstacles and improvisation. Delayed flights, lost baggage and random roadblocks are all part of the fun. As much as I love having a homebase and being in control of my surroundings, I get a kick out of […]

Salsa Lessons in Medellin, Colombia [VIDEO]

Dancing Salsa in Medellin Colombia

My biggest goal while living in Medellin, Colombia was to trade in my gringo shuffle for some latin coordination by taking salsa lessons during the day and practicing on unsuspecting Colombian women at night. Unlike the States, you can’t go to a nightclub and just sit around. Dancing is a must if you want to meet […]