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Brazilian Cachaça trip Day 11: Curitiba and Brasilia

July 22, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

When visiting Curitiba, any individual or group that has an interest in cachaça must visit Orlando Regis. It just so happened that while I was in Morretes, Bruna Gomes of Porto Morretes had suggested that I go visit Orlando, since I had time on my last day before my trip back to Brasilia. Thanks to her, I was able to set up some time with him. Orlando Regis and his wife have one of the largest collections of cachaça in the country. At over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, Brazil, Culture, Drinking, History, Museum, Orlando, Walking tour

Cachaça trip Day 10: Morretes

July 17, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

I repeated my morning walk around town, came back and ate breakfast, and headed out to Porto Morretes, traversing the same dangerous road that I had the previous day. This time, however, I had an appointment. When I got to the gates and pressed the buzzer, I was let in to the very private facility. The winding dirt driveway led to a modern, large facility, where workers scurried about from place to place. I was met at the main office by Bruna … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Beer, Brazil, Drinking, Garden, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Rainforest, Restaurants, Walking tour

Cachaça trip Day 9: Morretes

July 12, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

Morning in Morretes. I left the pousada because I woke early. Breakfast wouldn’t be served until eight. Clouds covered the not-so-distant-mountains, but the city was sunny. I walked along the quiet main road. People passed me on their way to work. Schoolchildren carried backpacks, walking in groups, excited for the school day. I crossed over the river on a slight bridge that carried the occasional car. Descending the opposite bank, I walked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beer, Brazil, Bridges, Bus Travel, Chicago, Coffee, Garden, History, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Walking tour

Brazilian Cachaça trip day 7: Luis Alvez and Itajaí

May 17, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

I’d been on the road for a week when I woke up in Itajaí, my last full day in Santa Catarina. The storm clouds had cleared and there were people getting in their morning exercise along the dishwater gray beach. An old couple sat on a park bench holding hands. I was on my way back to Luis Alvez to take a look at the fermentation and distillation processes. It was rush hour when I left. The city moved languidly around me as I maneuvered over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Beach, Brazil, Caves, Drinking, Germany, History, Sand, Traffic

Brazilian Cachaça trip, Days 5 and 6: Florianopolis, Itajai, Luis Alves, Santa Catarina

May 5, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

I departed Nova Petropolis at 6:30 am. There were so many more things to see in Rio Grande do Sul, of that I was sure. But I had to get on the road, appreciate the tight curves and tailgaters for one last time. The nearly two hour drive back to the airport in Porto Alegre was relatively uneventful, fortunately. I’d chosen to fly with Gol for my entire trip, though I realized after I bought my tickets that it might have been better to mix up my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Beach, Beer, Brazil, Coffee, Drinking, Fashion, Journey, Restaurants, Sand, Traffic, Walking tour

Brazilian Cachaça Trip, Day 4: Harmonie Schnapps and Velho Alambique

May 3, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

On Friday morning, I headed to Harmonie Schnapps. I’d set up this visit before I’d left Brasilia and was excited to visit a distillery that had received so much praise from members of the cachaça community. Harmony, was a short, pleasant drive from Nova Petropolis. I left the clogged main roads and found myself on tranquil, well-maintained thoroughfares. Google hadn’t steered me wrong yet, and a little before 9:30 am, I saw that I was but a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Brazil, Caves, Dessert, History, Restaurants, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Brazilian Cachaça trip Day Two-Rio Grande do Sul: Casa Bucco and beyond

April 18, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

I bounded out of bed on that second day. It was after 7, later than I’d expected to sleep. I opened the curtains in my room to let in the bright sun. A bright blue, cloudless sky greeted me. Breakfast at the pousada was traditional: a range of cakes, breads, and sandwich makings, as well as fresh fruit, juice, and coffee. With an urge to get on the road, knowing that it would take me almost two hours to reach Casa Bucco, I ate with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Beer, Brazil, Chocolate, Coffee, Drinking, Garden, Harvest, History, Pizza, Shopping Mall

Brazilian Cachaça Trip–Rio Grande do Sul, Day One (cont.): Nova Petropolis

April 4, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

It was late afternoon when I left Weber Haus. On the twisting roads, cars tailgated me. Geez, I get it. You guys like to go fast around tight curves. Small towns appeared, seemingly out of nowhere, with homes and other buildings popping with bright pastel colors. Unfortunately, I couldn’t much turn my head to get a clear glimpse at most of these places, because if I had, I probably would have either gotten rear-ended, or run off the road. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Beer, Brazil, Bus Travel, Castle, Coffee, Drinking, Food and Wine, Internet, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Sports

Brazilian Cachaça Trip–Rio Grande do Sul, Day One (cont.): Weber Haus

March 29, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

Weber Haus is an increasingly big name in the cachaça community. It’s one of the few so-called artisanal cachaças that I can find at supermarkets such as Pão de Açúcar. With a burgeoning reputation, I was excited, that first day of travel, to visit the distillery to learn more about where they came from, where they are currently, and where they see themselves going in the near future. The parking lot was empty in the middle of the afternoon. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Brazil, Drinking, Germany, History, Vineyards

5 Most Amazing Casinos in the World

August 14, 2019 by Sherry WoodsLeave a Comment

There are two places in the world that claim the honor for hosting the most amazing casinos in the world; Las Vegas and Macau. Both are exclusive gambling destinations for tourists and compete in glamour and extravaganza. Casinos these days are not standalone structures, they are part of huge resorts that offer a myriad of services. While Macau attracts with designs and constructions of disproportionate size, Las Vegas invites to celebrity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Brazil, Casino, Celebrity, China, Europe, Film, Golf, History, Macau, Monaco, Museum, Music, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Venice

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