Hostel Review: Biergarten Hostel, Ilha Grande, Brazil
Set in the Abraao area of Ilha Grande, Brazil, the Biergarten Hostel has a lot to offer in terms of free amenities, fun, and a fabulous beach location. The property was built in 2010, making it one of the more modern hostels in the city. What Makes it a Biergarten Hostel? The owner, Vitor, had…Read more...
Ilha Grande: A Brazilian Paradise
When planning a vacation or solo trip to Brazil, most people head straight to Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo. However, if you’re looking for a true Brazilian paradise, you should think about making a stop in Ilha Grande. From Angra, you can take a 30-minute boat ride to Abraao Village on the island, which…Read more...
24 Hours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is a big city in Brazil with much to do. To hiking unique mountains, paragliding and hang gliding, touring favelas, and enjoying tanning and water sports at the beautiful beaches, you should definitely spend more than just one day here. However, if time doesn’t permit, here is the itinerary I would recommend.…Read more...
Hostel Review: Hostelling International Cidade Maravilhosa in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hostelling International is a very reputable name in the world of hostels, so when I found out that Hostelling International Cidade Maravilhosa was in Rio de Janeiro, I knew I had to try it out during my Brazil solo travel adventure. The hostel is located in the Gloria neighborhood, which is about a 10-minute walk to Lapa. If…Read more...
My Favorite Destinations for Getting Away From Tourists
Yes, I know I am technically a tourist when traveling, as much as I hate that word and being called one. However, sometimes when traveling I like to get away from the tourists and crowds and just relax. Here have been some of my favorite destinations thus far in my travels to do this: Gimmelwald,…Read more...
Am I a Hypocrite for Hating Tourists?
“What a beautiful day in New York,” I think to myself as I walk with my friend Cristen down Fifth Avenue. The sun is shining and I’m excited to visit some art galleries before heading over to the beautiful Central Park to hear some live music and play Frisbee. I’m in such a great mood,…Read more...
Fun And Games In Ghana: De be De be
When I was doing a homestay in Ghana, Africa, I loved learning what kinds of games the children played and seeing how they were similar and different from what I played when I was a child. One favorite of the girls was a hand game called “De be De be”, which is similar to the American…Read more...
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