How to Learn a New Language
Let me start out by saying, learning a new language did not come easy to me. Many people told me that I will “just pick it up” when I first moved to Argentina to learn Spanish. The truth is, it took me a very long time to learn the language. This is my guide to […]
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 […]
Brazil Football: Things to Know About Soccer in Rio de Janeiro
(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. In many cases, you actually tattoo that badge of honor to your arm, back or chest to prove your devotion. On […]
How To Find Cheap Flights to Brazil
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 […]
A Mind Blowing Travel Moment
It was just after 11pm as our inebriated guide maneuvered his beat-up Jeep wrangler through the pitch-black dirt roads of Vieques Island. From the back seat, I was tiptoeing that fine line between having faith and being responsible. Just a few hours prior, I was researching bio bay tours from a hostel in Fajardo when […]
Tips on Saving Money to Travel The World
One of the most important things I’ve learned about travel over the past four years of working and traveling abroad is that – world travel isn’t as expensive as many people believe. You don’t have to be a millionaire to travel the world, however, you do have to be smart with your money. If an […]