Our next destination will be New York City, and it is a very unexpected trip. Today is Thursday morning. We get out of bed in our hostel in Paraguay and get ready to head to Uruguay, when suddenly my phone rings. It's Marc, my cousin and dearest friend, calling. A brief explanation up front. When we were about to leave for our journey, Marc got very sick and so we delayed our … [Read more...] about Unexpected trip to New York City
South America
Asunción, Paraguay’s capital
Undiscovered Paraguay really appealed to us, because not many backpackers go there. We read about Paraguay and found out that it should have some beautiful nature, full of rivers and native animals. After seeing the difference in culture with Brazil, when shopping in Ciudad del Este, we were convinced we should visit this country. … [Read more...] about Asunción, Paraguay’s capital
Foz do Iguaçu & Iguazú Falls
At the border of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay you can find Iguaçu Falls. A beautiful piece of nature, in an enormous national park, close to the town of Foz do Iguaçu. We arrive at Foz do Iguaçu by nightbus from Sao Paulo, which took about 17 hours. Luckily, as we mentioned before, buses here are very comfortable, except … [Read more...] about Foz do Iguaçu & Iguazú Falls
Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The bags are packed and strapped to our backs, let's take the bus to Ilha Grande! Ilha Grande is, as the name suspects, a large island in Rio de Janeiro state, with plenty of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and waterfalls. Also the whole island is a tropical rainforest. Don't miss this jewel. Before we go we decided how we want to go to Ilha Grande. You don't have that many … [Read more...] about Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro sightseeing
We decide to stick around in Rio de Janeiro for a few more days after the carnival. Because this city has so much to offer besides the unforgettable carnival. Rio de Janeiro is really a city that has it all, from long beaches to immense mountains with a fabulous view over the city. You can go hiking in subtropical rain forest or … [Read more...] about Rio de Janeiro sightseeing