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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

Travel plans for Soccer Fans: Must See Destinations

October 17, 2018 by Dave LLeave a Comment

The most watched and followed game in the world is soccer. The world is filled with thousands of soccer fans, professionals and amateurs who would do anything to remain part of this fun-filled game. This is undoubtedly the reason as to why betting sites such as Rivalo Deportes are on the rise. So if you live and breathe soccer and wouldn't mind showcasing your loyalty and enthusiasm through global travels, why not share the love? Here is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Brazil, Britain, Chile, China, Culture, England, History, London, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Shanghai, Spain, Switzerland

James Asquith, Youngest to Visit all 196

September 17, 2018 by Dave2 Comments

An accomplishment certainly worth highlighting - world traveler, James Asquith remarkably completed visiting all 196 UN recognized countries by the time he was just 24. An even more remarkable was he started this epic and ultimate road trip when he was just 18. Recently we had a chance to ask him a few questions about his time on the road (he no longer has a permanent home) and he recently built and launched an app that has introduced an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Art, Asia, Brazil, Britain, Culture, Denmark, Egypt, England, Istanbul, Journey, London, Motorbike, Road Trip, South Pacific, Sports, Vietnam, Visa, Volunteer

Top 4 sports events to watch in 2018

January 20, 2018 by Andrew LLeave a Comment

The next 12 months promise to be a delight for sports fans across the world, with a vast array of top events taking place throughout 2018. Winter sports and football provide the year's top two attractions, with the Winter Olympics and the World Cup set to draw massive crowds to South Korea and Russia respectively. Winter Olympics, South Korea Scheduled to take place PyeongChang from February 9-25, the Winter Olympics brings together the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Argentina, Brazil, England, Europe, Film, France, Germany, Golf, History, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Moscow, Russia, Ski Trip, Spain, Sports

Two Backpackers Tasting Coffee Around the World

July 12, 2017 by Stingy Nomads4 Comments

Exploring coffee cultures around the world. Follow two caffeine junkie-backpackers searching for the world's best coffee! The quality of a cup of coffee is determined by a complex combination of factors, both environmental and method of preparation. Since altitude, soil quality and climate are influential factors,  the bean origin influences coffee quality. These were our favorite coffees around the world. South East Asia Coffee culture … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Asia, Beach, Brazil, Bus Travel, Central America, Civil War, Coffee, Colombia, Costa Rica, Culture, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Europe, Hiking, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy

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