Is Costa Rica Expensive
A common question is, is Costa Rica expensive? It certainly may be, but affordable travel to Costa Rica is also very simple. This stunning, tropical country in Central America is one of the most welcoming to tourists in the area. Costa Rica is a popular destination for luxury vacations, all-inclusive retreats, and costly getaways where […]
Is Tulum Mexico Safe
In the past, Tulum, a peaceful beach town in the southern part of Quintana Roo on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, drew hippie types who favored the quiet beaches and its Mayan ruins over the boisterous, wild nightlife of Cancún. The hippies have, however, been supplanted in the past ten or so years by influencers, boho-chic internet […]
Things To Do In Paris
Whether this is your first or fifty-first trip to the City of Light, the most important thing to accomplish is to figure out how to fit all of the best activities into a manageable schedule. There is almost too much to cover with over 100 museums and galleries, ancient sites around every corner, and 20 […]
Things To Do In Portland This Weekend Family
Looking for something to do this weekend in Portland with your family? Got you! There are many family-friendly attractions and activities to keep your children busy and the entire family entertained, regardless of what your children are interested in—science, animals, video games, or the great outdoors. Discover some of the best things to do in […]
Things To Do In Brazil
I’ve always been captivated by Brazil’s natural beauty, which includes its beaches, rainforest, mountains, and wetland habitat as well as its traditional culture, which ranges from the lively art of capoeira to the mysterious Candomblé religion. In my experience, Brazilians certainly live up to their reputation for samba dancing and carnival-loving, but that’s hardly the […]
My Travel Gear
From new camera equipment to underwear I swear by, here’s an outline of everything I travel with. Some of the gear was specifically used for the Everest Base Camp trek, but the majority of items are the same for each new T2T Adventure. Let me know if you have any travel gear questions or recommendations as I continuously […]
A Weekend Warrior’s Guide to Buzios
In desperate need of an escape from all the dudes in Rio after the World Cup, a few friends and I headed east to the peninsula paradise they call Buzios. Just a three hour bus ride from Rio, it’s the perfect getaway for Cariocas seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Thanks to a well-publicized […]
How to Catch a Piranha
After a peaceful arrival into the Pantanal the night before, my first day in the Brazilian wetlands was exactly that, wet. It poured for the better part of the morning and our planned jeep safari and eco-hike turned into a drunken refugee camp. We circled around a shop table with a group of local farmers, […]
How to Extend Your Tourist Visa in Rio
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 […]
Robbed in Rio
99 out of 100 times I look around before I take my phone out in public. 99 out of 100 times I put my back against a wall or object if I have it out for any longer than a quick snap. 99 out of 100 f#¢&ing times I’m aware, cautious and more than a […]