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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

Top 9 Lakes Visited Around the World

February 26, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

In my travels around the world I have been fortunate to have visited all of these lakes listed below other then the Blue Cave Lake in Brazil. That is now on my list for my next trip to Brazil! Any of these make your list? Others to add? These are some truly special spots; they are listed alphabetically. Blue Cave Lake, Brazil or locally known as the Gruta do Lago Azul is located in Southern Brazil. I wish I had known about this lake a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Andes, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Brazil, Bus Travel, California, Canada, Caves, El Salvador, Glacier, Italy, Lake Tahoe, Macedonia, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Peru, Ski Trip, Visa, Volcano

Vaping Whilst Travelling – What You Need To Know

February 9, 2017 by Holly BLeave a Comment

Many people may be thinking about booking their summer holiday at this time of year – as it gives us something to aim towards while we’re trying to traverse through the chilly winter months. We all have a different idea of the perfect holiday – some of us may want to go skiing whilst others may prefer an adventure holiday. But, no matter where you’d like to go, it is important to get lots of information about the destination beforehand. For … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Airport, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Botswana, Brazil, British Columbia, Cambodia, Canada, China, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hawaii, India, Indiana, Ireland

5 Practical Tips for Visiting Lisbon

November 4, 2016 by Jaime Scilingo Mazur4 Comments

It seems like U.S. tourists discovered Portugal in the last year.  No matter what social media platform you use, you probably saw an explosion of coverage for this majestic land. The capital city of Lisbon provides a great introduction to the country, with a manageable population of 600,000 people in the city proper.  Beautifully tiled buildings, rolling hills, and delicious custard tarts are on every corner. The people are warm and friendly, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Brazil, Bus Travel, Euro, Fashion, Palm Trees, Portugal, San Francisco, Traffic, Train Travel, Walking tour

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