Background information about the most beautiful waterfalls of the world. On the border of Argentina and Brazil falls the water of Foz do Iguaçu, one of the seven wonders of nature of the world. With more than 275 individual waterfalls this extraordinary waterfall system is the largest in the world. It spans about 2,7 kilometers …
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What can you expect to pay for a trip to Pantanal Pantanal is expensive. There, that’s the whole blog post. Just kidding. I’ll explain a little bit about the area and why it is more expensive than most other places in Brazil and then I will show you what we spend on our trip. What …
Animals in Pantanal you might see on your trip If you go to the wetlands of Pantanal you will see loads of animals. That is for sure. Here are some fascinating animal facts about the Pantanal region: It boasts the highest density of jaguars worldwide. The majestic hyacinth macaw, the largest parrot species, calls this …
What tours you can do in Pantanal? Before living in Brazil I had never heard about Pantanal but when I started living in Brazil it was clear, I had to visit the largest tropical wetlands of the world. Pantanal is with its 42 million acres the largest tropical wetlands and it spans over three South …
Animals you can spot in the Amazones The Amazon is a super unique and a mesmerizing place. The Amazonian rainforest spans over 9 countries (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana) and spans 6.7 million square kilometers. Besides 40.000 plant species, there are around 3000 fish species, more than 370 types …
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One of the most spectacular and weird things I have seen was the meeting of the waters in Manaus, Brazil. It’s spectacular in terms of what the phenomenon is all about. I would have loved to fly over it because then you could see it even better. There are loads of different tours you can …
The rainforest is very diverse and what you should bring will also be diverse. From sunscreen to rain jacket to binoculars. Some of the things below are in my favorites list, you might love them too. Hat or baseball cap The sun is scorching hot and you don’t want to get a sunburn here. Bring …
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This is a blog post about how not to fall in the trap of trying to push everything in your vacation and come home needing another one. This is just the way that I have learned to travel more slowly and enjoy my experiences more and more. Slow travel is all about experiencing life in …
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Did you know the Amazonian rainforest covers 9 countries and 6.7 million square kilometers? That’s twice the size of India. There are so many things you can do in the rainforest that I can only tell you about the ones I know of. Your local area can have different things to do and your accommodation will …
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Brazil is the largest country in South America and that’s why this is an impossible list. There is so much to see and explore in Brazil that even after these 10 places it leaves you wanting more! If you like to see some videos of all these places check out my YouTube channel. Rio de …
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