Many people have asked 'Why South America?' and 'Why start there?'. We knew that it wasn't the norm to start a Round the World trip in Rio de Janeiro but we did and we loved it! Throwing ourselves in the deep end was the Misters idea, we don't know Spanish, no-one else we know has… Continue reading 4 months travelling in South America: Our Route
Tag: Brazil
Iguacu Falls: The Best of Both Sides
Stunning. Breath-taking. Jaw-dropping. Awe-inspiring. Just a few words that came out of our mouths on the 2 days we spent exploring the Iguacu and Iguazu Falls. Click image above to visit my Pinterest Travel Board The Falls split the border between Brazil and Argentina and this is why there are a fair few spellings. From… Continue reading Iguacu Falls: The Best of Both Sides
A Weekend in Paradise: Ilha Grande
A peaceful island with no cars, pristine beaches, rainforest hikes and eye-capturing waterfalls is certainly the making of a weekend in paradise. For Ilha Grande this hasn't always been the case. Formally, it hosted a high security prison for Brazils most violent criminals. Fortunately, it is now known as one of the safest places in… Continue reading A Weekend in Paradise: Ilha Grande