We recently travelled from Buenos Aires, Argentina through Uruguay to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, thanks to Intrepid Travel. It was a fast and fun 17 days with lots of great stops …
Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro – an itinerary
Caipirinhas in Ilha Grande, Brazil
Ilha Grande is an island in the Rio de Janeiro province of Brazil, about two hours by road from the city. It’s famed for being a …
Cheap things to do in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Many consider Phnom Penh to be a city that’s best to skip through rather than stop in. While it’s not crowded with tourist attractions, there’s …
Toronto Distilled: Six Reasons to Visit The City’s Most Historic District
In the Victorian era, Toronto’s beverage of choice was beer – even for babies. It was the lesser of two evils when one had to …
How to visit Yosemite National Park, USA
The United States has beautiful national parks, there’s no denying that. Sweeping vistas and monumental landscapes; exhilarating experiences with wildlife and, with a little work …
Cologne, a city for the senses
Cologne’s odd mix of stateliness and irreverence makes it a fascinating destination for all kinds of travellers, from businessmen to backpackers. Perhaps because you can …
Final Moments in Berlin: Study, Travel Plans & a Taste of Austria
Berlin has been good to us, and we’ve had a wonderful few months here. Unfortunately, time is starting to run out, and in about ten …
How to Make The Most of Your German Rail Pass
Now we’re in Berlin, I often think back on the amazing month we spent getting here! We travelled through Germany for five weeks with a German …
Travel Diary: Wrapping Up Berlin and Exploring Austria’s Hidden Gems
I’ve gotten a bit behind in updating the travel diary, it’s the problem with being in one place for a while! You’d think we’d have …